New York Festivals 2026 & 2027
New York has 32 festivals with confirmed dates on the 2026-2027 calendar below, each linked to its official source. Pick the ones that fit your window, then build the rest of the trip around them.
The New York festival calendar leads with these:
- Brooklyn Book FestivalSep 20 - Sep 26book/literary festival
- New York International Children's Film FestivalFeb 26 - Mar 14film festival
- The Armory ShowSep 24 - Sep 27art fair
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Festival calendar
September 2026
- Sep 4 - Sep 7
art fair. Pier 36, 299 South Street.
- Sep 5 - Sep 7
46th Annual Richmond County Fair
food festival
- Sep 9
food festival
- Sep 12
food festival
- Sep 12 - Sep 13
food festival
- Sep 12 - Sep 13
Annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
food festival
- Sep 12
Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival
food festival
- Sep 13
food festival
- Sep 17 - Sep 27
100th Annual Feast of San Gennaro
food festival
- Sep 18
Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
film festival. International film festival.
- Sep 19 - Sep 20
music festival. John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW.
- Sep 19 - Sep 20
food festival
- Sep 20 - Sep 26
book/literary festival
- Sep 24 - Sep 27
film festival. International Bicycle Film Festival.
- Sep 24 - Sep 27
art fair. 945 Madison Avenue.
- Sep 24 - Oct 4
film festival. Short Film Festival in Manhattan.
- Sep 24 - Sep 27
art fair. Jacob Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue.
- Sep 25 - Sep 27
food festival
- Sep 25 - Sep 27
All Things Go Festival NYC 2026
music festival. There will be no overlapping set times at this 2-day festival.
- Sep 25 - Sep 27
music festival. A weekend long camping, music and arts festival in beautiful Michigan surrounded by an amazing pine forest and your festival fam.
- Sep 26
music festival. Expect a jam-packed full day of over 15 bands across 2 stages, vintage and new merch collections, tons of local food & beverage options, and expansive CBGB installations including relics from the original club.
October 2026
- Oct 3
food festival
- Oct 7 - Oct 13
SOHO International Film Festival NYC
film festival. International Independent Film Festival.
- Oct 9 - Oct 15
film festival. International short film festival.
- Oct 16 - Oct 18
film festival. International festival of films about science and technology.
- Oct 30
food festival. Home.
November 2026
- Nov 11 - Nov 29
film festival. International Documentary Film Festival in New York.
- Nov 12 - Nov 16
art fair. Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue.
- Nov 12 - Nov 16
art fair. In July 2025, the Art Dealers Association of America made the startling decision to cancel its annual art fair, called the Art Show.
December 2026
- Dec 13
NYC Downtown Short Film Festival
film festival. International Short Film Festival in New York.
January 2027
- Jan 19 - Jan 23
New York City International Film Festival
film festival. International Film Festival.
February 2027
- Feb 26 - Mar 14
New York International Children's Film Festival
film festival
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New York Comic Con
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New York Comedy Festival
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