The best things to do in Manhattan next weekend, Sep 11–13, 2026 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
21 picks · checked Sep 2
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), Financial District, ManhattanGustavo Dudamel leads the NY Philharmonic and the Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band at the World Trade Center on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with a Julia Adolphe world premiere.
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), Financial District, ManhattanGustavo Dudamel leads the NY Philharmonic and the Soldiers' Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band at the World Trade Center on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with a Julia Adolphe world premiere.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Washington Heights, ManhattanThe Dominican rapper called El Papa del Rap marks twenty years on the mic with a career-spanning night in Washington Heights' 3,300-seat movie palace.
Washington Heights, ManhattanThe Dominican rapper called El Papa del Rap marks twenty years on the mic with a career-spanning night in Washington Heights' 3,300-seat movie palace.
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SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanYoung Thug headlines Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with NAV — a rare open-air, arena-scale rap bill inside the park, closing the SummerStage season.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanYoung Thug headlines Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with NAV — a rare open-air, arena-scale rap bill inside the park, closing the SummerStage season.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanThe Bogmen play Webster Hall — a New York band reuniting in the room that made them.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanThe Bogmen play Webster Hall — a New York band reuniting in the room that made them.
Bowery Ballroom, Lower East Side, ManhattanEric Nam plays Bowery Ballroom — an arena-touring artist in a 575-capacity room.
Bowery Ballroom, Lower East Side, ManhattanEric Nam plays Bowery Ballroom — an arena-touring artist in a 575-capacity room.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanSporty Spice headlines Webster Hall — a DJ-and-vocals night in a landmark East Village room.
Webster Hall, East Village, ManhattanSporty Spice headlines Webster Hall — a DJ-and-vocals night in a landmark East Village room.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanBryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanBryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
Palladium Times Square, Times Square, ManhattanOne of the biggest names in regional Mexican music plays Palladium Times Square.
Palladium Times Square, Times Square, ManhattanOne of the biggest names in regional Mexican music plays Palladium Times Square.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, Manhattan
Ralph Ellison Plaza, Hamilton Heights, ManhattanA free three-hour community jazz session on the riverside plaza at 150th Street, with a rotating cast of local players. Come and go as you like.
Ralph Ellison Plaza, Hamilton Heights, ManhattanA free three-hour community jazz session on the riverside plaza at 150th Street, with a rotating cast of local players. Come and go as you like.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
West Harlem Piers Park, West Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz Foundation of America brings Marcus Persiani & Trio Cachimbo to the Hudson for a free 75-minute sunset set. West Harlem Piers, no ticket needed.
Racket NYC, Chelsea, ManhattanThe Rasmus plays Racket NYC on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
Racket NYC, Chelsea, ManhattanThe Rasmus plays Racket NYC on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanBlues-rock phenom Marcus King plugs in at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with Penelope Road opening — a benefit show that keeps SummerStage free.
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanBlues-rock phenom Marcus King plugs in at Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with Penelope Road opening — a benefit show that keeps SummerStage free.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLeon Botstein opens the ASO's 65th season in Bryant Park with Copland's Fanfare and Mahler's Tenth Adagio — a free 9/11 memorial program, no tickets.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLeon Botstein opens the ASO's 65th season in Bryant Park with Copland's Fanfare and Mahler's Tenth Adagio — a free 9/11 memorial program, no tickets.
The Town Hall, Midtown, ManhattanRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRufus and Martha Wainwright, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean toast their father and friend at Town Hall, with Judd Apatow holding the mic.
The Town Hall, Midtown, ManhattanRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRufus and Martha Wainwright, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean toast their father and friend at Town Hall, with Judd Apatow holding the mic.
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