New York Festivals 2026 & 2027
New York has 8 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:
- New York International Children's Film FestivalFeb 26 - Mar 14film festival
- DOC NYCNov 11 - Nov 29film festival
- Imagine Science Film FestivalOct 16 - Oct 18film festival
By TripSapien · Updated October 14, 2026
Festival calendar
October 2026
- 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 Comedy Festival
Nov 6 - Nov 15 · Planning lead · details firm up closer in
Jun 27 - Jun 29 · Planning lead · projected date
Jul 3 - Jul 18 · Planning lead · projected date
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