NYC events in June 2024

Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. It's celebrated on June 19, which falls on a Wednesday this year. Some celebrations take place on the actual holiday, while others take place the weekend before.

Juneteenth events in NYC this summer include a festival, musical performances, comedy shows, and family activities.

Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or an ally, it’s time to celebrate Gay Pride in NYC. Party at the Pride March,  take a gay history walking tour, see a show, enjoy live music, and so much more.

Six open-air night markets are popping up around town this summer, from the Bronx to Brooklyn and Manhattan to Queens. Plus, the Vegan Night Market and Latin Night Market are back! We've rounded up details on all six, so grab some cash and make plans to eat locally—and deliciously. Here's the full rundown.

The beloved Movie Nights series is coming back to Bryant Park this summer with Paramount+. Screenings will take place every Monday at 8pm from June 10 through August 12. 

Be warned, though: the screenings are very popular and Bryant Park recommends getting there at 6pm in order to snag a good spot, but we suggest getting there even earlier, perhaps by 5pm, when the lawn opens for picnicking. 

Here's the June lineup:

• June 10: Forrest Gump (1994)
• June 17: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
• June 24: Boomerang (1992)

This free outdoor French film festival is back with a sports-themed lineup in honor of the Olympics in Paris this summer. The festival is hosted by Villa Albertine, and this year’s edition features 11 French films with English subtitles across Manhattan and Brooklyn parks. Expect a mix of classic and contemporary movies, all on the theme of “Sports on Film.”

Here's the June schedule for Films on the Green:

— June 7, Washington Square Park: Final Set by Quentin Reynaud
— June 14, Washington Square Park: The Odyssey by Jérôme Salle
— June 21, Transmitter Park, Brooklyn: My Donkey, My Lover & I by Caroline Vignal
— June 28, J. Hood Wright Park: The Triplets of Belleville by Sylvain Chomet

All screenings will be subtitled in English, free and open to the public. Screenings begin at sunset. Here's more about each film and exact show locations.

Get ready for another summer of fun in the sun! As of Memorial Day Weekend, New York City beaches are open for swimming and sunbathing. From the popular Jacob Riis Park Beach to The Bronx’s only public beach, we've got a detailed round-up of where to soak up the sun this summer.

We hope you've been stocking up on glitter and nautical attire: The Coney Island Mermaid Parade returns for its 42nd year! Thousands of spectators flock to Surf Avenue—Coney Island’s main drag—each year to watch King Neptune and Queen Mermaid lead a procession of glittered semi-nude marchers in costumes.

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is on Saturday, June 22, kicking off at 1pm.

SailGP (that’s Sail Grand Prix) will bring 10 international teams to the waters to race turbocharged F50 catamarans at more than 60 miles per hour. Fans can watch the action in stadium-style seats close to shore along Governors Island. The Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix runs from June 22 to 23, and single-day tickets are on sale now for $100/person. 

Here’s how the championship works: Rival national teams compete in close-to-shore racing at a series of events across the globe for a chance to earn points. At the last event of the season, the three highest-ranked teams will face off in a winner-takes-all race to be crowned the SailGP champion. Even if you don’t know anything about sailing, this adrenaline-filled event promises plenty of fast-paced fun.

Lincoln Center is gearing up to launch the third annual Summer for the City festival. From June 12 through August 10, New Yorkers will get to attend over 200 free or choose-what-you-pay events that span a variety of topics, genres and  locations.

You can read through the entire calendar right here but standouts include virtual reality experience The Dream Machine, which features five distinct game-like interactive performances; a night of opera and drag with two superstar queens from RuPaul's Drag Race, Monét X Change and Sapphira Cristál; and a silent disco night as part of India Week with DJ Rajuju Brown. 

What better way to toast the milestone 125th birthday of the Bronx Zoo than with the return of Brew at the Zoo, the New York landmark's sudsy, super-fun adults-only after-hours party.

Adults 21 years old and older will get to experience the iconic destination between 6 and 11pm on Friday, June 21 for one night only, where they can enjoy more than 40 pouring stations with 100-plus drink varieties, live music, games, and the chance to stroll through the historic zoo grounds.

Highlights of the night include "Animal Chronicles," a new showcase of 68 eco-sculptures that celebrate the zoo’s conservation achievements; other vibrant activities will include a Glow Party, salsa dancing lessons, a patio party with animal trivia and karaoke, designated areas with local food trucks, and more.

Party animals (see what we did there?), unite! This will be a night to remember.

On select Friday nights this summer, the Intrepid Museum opens its doors for free (tickets are usually $36/adult), allowing visitors to explore the museum and enjoy free after-hours programming. Free Fridays run on the last Friday of the month (June 28, July 26 and August 23). 

On Free Fridays, visitors can explore the museum free of charge and enjoy after-hours programming. Doors open at 5pm and close at 8:30pm. 

Check the Intrepid Museum's online calendar for Free Friday programming details as the dates approach. Find the Intrepid Museum located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) along the Hudson River.

Pop star Justin Timberland is back for his first tour in five years, following the release of his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was.

JT is coming to NYC on Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the iconic Madison Square Garden in Midtown. Tickets are on sale here.

Black Restaurant Week returns to New York City and the Tri-State area for its fifth year. Kicking off on Juneteenth, a.k.a. Wednesday, June 19, the annual campaign celebrates “the diverse tastes of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine throughout the country," with budget-friendly menu selections at restaurants, bakeries, cafés, food trucks and more throughout the five boroughs, as well as New Jersey townships. 

From June 19 through Sunday, June 30, you can frequent up to 80 participating venues, including Red Rooster Harlem, Cascade Jerk, Twins BBQ Co., Collective Fare, Tamarind Island, Voila Afrique, Misfits Nutrition, Brooklyn Blend, Negril Village, Lee Lee's Baked Goods, The Real Mothershuckers and many more. 

Check out the Black Restaurant Week website for the full line-up of participating New York and New Jersey restaurants, and get ready to eat very well.

Little Island, the beautiful 2.4-acre elevated park that sits above the Hudson River on Manhattan's west side, is offering a lineup of star-studded performances this summer. Performances will kick off on June 1 and close out on September 22, spanning the realms of music, dance, theater, opera, comedy, jazz, pop and funk. 

Just as exciting is the debut of The Glade, a brand new cocktail lounge opening on the island that will be offering a selection of beers, wines, cocktails and mocktails to be enjoyed anywhere throughout the park.

Hudson Yards puts on a great series of free events for everyone, every summer.

This summer series called “Backyard at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo” is curated by The Bowery Presents and returns huge acts like Keke Palmer, David Archuleta, Brynn Cartelli, Chayce Beckham, Ray Bull, and more.

A complete schedule of Backyard at Hudson Yards presented by Wells Fargo programming and events can be found at the Backyard at Hudson Yards page.

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is back with their annual warm-weather event series “Downtown Brooklyn Presents" this summer, and they're cranking up the heat and getting physical with their outdoor dance classes.

Every Monday in June will be a "Movement Monday," with the Mark Morris Dance Group collaborating with dance experts and choreographers at 6pm each week. Take on hip hop with Jillian Roberts or Dani Criss, waacking with CocoMotion and house music dance classes with Kim Holmes. The Movement Monday classes are free to attend; just register here in advance. 

The Sailor Moon Fan Club is getting together for a party in honor of International Sailor Moon Day. In case that holiday isn't on your calendar, that's Sunday, June 30.

The group's second annual Sailor Moon Day Party will be packed with fun activations like free tarot card readings by Natali Nicole and a free nail station by Narina Nails and Tim's Nail Studio. Plus expect a bunch of other vendors, giveaways, musical performances. There's also a dance party with the Shonen Pump Party, along with DJ Highgnx and DJ Dimple from Sailor Boom DJs. You'll even get access to a  tattoo station with Sailor Moon-inspired art. 

The event will close out Pride Month on Sunday, June 30 at Parklife in Brooklyn. Tickets cost $25.

Tap your toes and enjoy the music at the 13th Annual Blue Note Jazz Festival, with performances running from June 1 through early July. The festival pops up at major venues across NYC including Sony Hall, Town Hall, Brooklyn Bowl, and SummerStage in Central Park. 

This year's performances include: Wynton Marsalis performing a residency at the Blue Note; Yo La Tengo with the Sun Ra Arkestra at Sony Hall; Ghostface Killah with The Soul Rebels at the Blue Note; Antibalas with Hailu Mergia at Sony Hall; Jazz Is Dead at Sony Hall; Bombino with Etran De L'Air at Sony Hall; and Os Mutantes at Brooklyn Bowl. Plus, see sets from Andra Day, Corinne Bailey Rae, Ozomatli, Soulive, Victor Wooten and many more. 

Here's the full lineup with ticketing info. 

Shop 'til you drop at FAD Market, a curated fashion, art and design pop-up marketplace, which is back for 2024. Expect to see your favorite makers plus brand new creatives to help you live smarter, gift better and support local businesses. 

FAD—which stands for Fashion, Art and Design—takes over different venues with a horde of independent vendors and creators. Admission is free and dogs are welcome!

Here's the schedule for June:
— June 1-2: Summer Market at Empire Stores in Dumbo
— June-October (third weekend of the month): Governors Island Market

Eat your way through Japan without ever leaving New York City at JAPAN Fes, the massive foodie festival, which is back and bigger than ever for 2024. The organization is hosting 30 outdoor events this year stretching through November in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Event organizers say it's the largest Japanese food festival in the world, attracting 300,000 visitors and featuring 1,000 vendors every year.

Expect dishes including takoyaki, ramen, matcha sweets, yakisoba, karaage, okonomiyaki, and lots more. They're even hosting a ramen contest and a konamon contest this year to crown the best of the bunch. Vendors hail from New York City, as well as other states and other countries. 

Here's the full list of dates and neighborhoods.

If you’re a movie buff, or just so happen to really enjoy Robert De Niro’s overall vibe, the Tribeca Festival in June is capping off with a tribute to the legendary actor and producer. 

From June 14-16, the Festival is hosting De Niro Con, which will include set recreations, costume exhibits, behind-the-scenes chats, screenings, and anything that could be tangentially related to De Niro—you'll find it all there.

The three-day festival will also include the De Niro Is an Icon: An Exhibit & Immersive Film, a career-spanning gallery that features more than 300 curated items from De Niro's personal collection, including annotated scripts, rare photos, props, and other film-related memorabilia from the 80-year-old’s illustrious career.  You can get your tickets to De Niro Con here.

This year’s commission sends a playful yet extremely poignant and timely message about children who find themselves in war zones. The exhibition, titled Abetare, is on view through October 27; it's included with general admission.

The artist, Petrit Halilaj, was born in war-torn Kosovo in 1986 and had to flee his home during the Yugoslav Wars in 1998. He lived with his family in a refugee camp in Serbia for a year, where he drew pictures of war scenes that he had witnessed back home. The sculptures on the roof were inspired by doodles Halilaj found at the school he attended in Runk, Kosovo before it was demolished in 2010.

Smorgasburg, the food bazaar spectacular, is back for 2024 with dozens of great local vendors across three locations.

In fact, with more than 70 vendors, it's the largest Smorgasburg lineup since 2018! Vendors this year will serve up fragrant Ethiopian stews, Hawaii-style street comforts, explosive pani puri, potato puff poutine, and lots more.

Smorgasburg WTC runs on Fridays; Williamsburg is on Saturdays; and Prospect Park is on Sundays. Each location is open from 11am-6pm and operates weekly through October. 

Turns out, pickleball was not just a passing fad.

Doubling down on the popularity of the sport, CityPickle's 14-court pickleball installation is back at Central Park's Wollman Rink. The experience offers players of all skill levels the chance to reserve courts or partake in open play sessions between 8am and 9pm daily. 

The city’s most beloved free summer concert series is back with a stellar line-up featuring nearly 85 free and benefit shows in Central Park, plus neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.  

The 2024 SummerStage lineup includes T-Pain, Snail Mail, Madison Cunningham, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Metropolitan Opera, Counting Crows, Ghostface Killah, The Gaslight Anthem, Trixie Mattel and Amanda Lepore, and more.

This season is all about celebrating incredible music from around the world with artists like The Aussie BBQ, Colombian music star Fonseca and Spain’s captivating new flamenco singer Israel Fernández, Sidonie and the Balkan Paradise Orchestra.  

All shows are free except the benefit concerts. Here's the full schedule and ticket info.

The Hester Street Fair is back for its 15th season bringing together extraordinary local vendors for a bustling outdoor marketplace. The market features handmade jewelry, ceramics and candles, pet accessories, vintage clothing, seasonal pies, soju-spiced cocktails and lots more.

Find all the fun at the Seaport at Pier 17 (89 South Street). Here's what's on the schedule this year:

— Girl Power Weekend, June 1-2
— Picnic Performances at Bryant Park, June 1, 6, 7, 10 14, 21, 28, 29
— Pride Weekend, June 22-23

For a full rundown of vendors, check out Hester Street Fair's website.

Bryant Park's Picnic Performances will bring the best of NYC to the stage, including the New York City Opera, Jalopy Theatre, Carnegie Hall, the Harlem Chamber Players, and the American Symphony Orchestra.

Best of all, all 25 performances are free and open to the public. Many performances will be livestreamed for free on Bryant Park’s social media channels and website in case you can’t make it in person.

The lineup includes The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader Louis Cato; trumpeter Steven Bernstein playing the music of James Bond with Arturo O’Farrill and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra; the NYC premiere of Ghanaian highlife band Gyedu-Bly Ambolley; Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE dance company; South African world pop star Thandiswa Mazwai and many more.

We'll be real with you, the only ups and downs we want to be weathering this summer in NYC are on a rollercoaster. Thankfully, the thrill rides over at Coney Island's Luna Park, the largest amusement park in New York City, are open daily for the season. 

Catch iconic coasters like the family-friendly Tony’s Express, that 90-degree-dropper the Thunderbolt and, of course, the “Big Momma” of Coney Island, a.k.a. the landmark Cyclone. 

Along with those beloved amusement-park staples—as well as the timeless charm and nostalgic novelties that make Coney Island, well, Coney Island—the seaside theme park will also welcome several new rides and upgrades for summer 2024. One high-profile debut is the Electric Eden Raceway, New York City’s first sustainably powered go-kart attraction.

TSQ Live offers a series of 80 free, open-air performances all over Times Square. It's basically a giant, free outdoor event festival with programs presented by the likes of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Soul Summit and more. 

Expect dance workshops by Ailey Extension, weekly DJ sets, and a new series called Street Lab that will feature pop-up activations for entire families focusing on all things art. This year's full lineup can be found right here.

The Rooftop at Pier 17 is planning a packed summer of musical performances with more than 60 outdoor shows. The panoramic views, the chill vibe, and the stellar acoustics make it a truly special spot to see a show. 

The sixth Summer Concert Series on The Rooftop at Pier 17 features more than 60 artists in genres from rap (Isaiah Rashad) to rock (Social Distortion) to electronic (Electric Callboy) and more. Plus, there are several bands on the roster that will make Millennials swoon with nostalgia (like Taking Back Sunday, Something Corporate, Two Door Cinema Club, and Mayday Parade). Get tickets here.  

A season of incredible shows is before us at Forest Hills Stadium for its 2024 season.

Expect a variety of genres on the stage, from EDM to rock to folk and lots more. Among the performers are Pitbull, Tiesto, Kings of Leon, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Avett Brothers, and The National with more to be announced.

Tickets are available through AXS; head to the Forest Hills Stadium website to make your purchase and find more information.

The Brooklyn Flea is undoubtedly one of the most popular flea markets to hit in NYC if you're looking for the best selection of throwback wares and records.

The Brooklyn Flea DUMBO is now underway on the cobblestone streets of Pearl Plaza, where it spotlights roughly more than 40 vendors that display their goods beneath the Manhattan Bridge. Brooklyn Flea also operates in Chelsea year-round on Saturdays and Sundays, 8am-4pm.  

Give pop a hug and laugh at his corny jokes: It’s Father’s Day! Find parent-friendly attractions, from baseball to barbershops, and ideas for things to do. Plus, forget the old boxers-and-socks routine and discover where to get great gifts for Dad.