Mister Sunday is New York's defining daylight dance party: a backyard of gravel, picnic tables and trees in Ridgewood where the music runs from mid-afternoon until the sun goes down and then stops. Founders Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin book a season that this year includes Theo Parrish, Floating Points and Optimo alongside their own sets. If your idea of a good night out is actually a good afternoon out, start here.
What to expect
You enter a large open backyard rather than a club room, with a sound system aimed at a dance area, seating around the edges, food and drink service, and trees overhead. The crowd spans ages and skews toward regulars. Phones-down etiquette is enforced and the party ends at sundown rather than running late.
Good to know
- The L to Jefferson Street or the M to Myrtle-Wyckoff both put you within a short walk
- It is a backyard party, so weather shapes the day and there is limited cover
- Photography is discouraged, which is part of why the dancefloor feels the way it does
- It ends in the evening rather than late night, so it works as a daytime plan
- Bring sunglasses and something warmer for the last hour once shade takes over
- Tickets are sold in advance and popular guest bookings sell out ahead of the day
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Common questions
When does the Mister Sunday season run?
The 2026 season runs every Sunday from May 10 through November 1, in the backyard at Nowadays in Ridgewood, from 3pm to 9pm.
Is Mister Sunday indoors or outdoors?
It takes place in Nowadays' outdoor backyard. Weather affects the day, and the party is built around daylight rather than a dark club room.
Who runs Mister Sunday?
Justin Carter and Eamon Harkin, who founded the party and also run Nowadays. They play many dates themselves and book guests across the season.
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