22 Things to Do in New York City This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

World Cup 26 Summer Futbol Fest in East New York

NYCEDC and Sofive host a free Summer Futbol Fest with matches and World Cup celebrations in East New York through July 19.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · East New York, Brooklyn

July 4th Concert & BBQ at Grant's Tomb with Tall Ships Parade

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a noon concert at Grant's Tomb and views of the historic parade of tall ships in New York Harbor.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 12:00 PM · Grant's Tomb, New York City

America 250 Fireworks Watch Party at Red Hook Barrel Yard

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with uninterrupted fireworks views from Red Hook Barrel Yard's waterfront.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 6:00 PM · Red Hook Barrel Yard, 185 Van Dyke St, Brooklyn

Music & Nightlife

St. Vincent with the New York Philharmonic

Art-rock icon St. Vincent joins the New York Philharmonic for a one-night performance at Lincoln Center.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Lincoln Center, New York City

Loser's Lounge Singalong: Alanis Morissette Tribute

An irreverent and joyful audience singalong tribute to Alanis Morissette at Sid Gold's Request Room.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Sid Gold's Request Room, New York City

Good Eggs Comedy at East Village

Time Out NY's pick for one of the best weekly shows in the city, featuring Jared Freid, Gary Vider, Matt Ruby, and a mystery special guest — past surprises have included Bill Burr and Sarah Silverman.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 8:00 PM · New York Comedy Club, East Village

Lyle Lovett at City Winery – July 4th

Country-Americana icon Lyle Lovett continues his multi-night residency at City Winery on Independence Day.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · City Winery, Pier 57, New York City

Free Events

Summer for the City: Anna Sperber

Lincoln Center's annual free campus-wide arts festival features choreographer Anna Sperber in a free dance performance series.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Lincoln Center, New York City

Carnegie Hall Citywide Free Performances

Carnegie Hall's free citywide community concert series brings world-class performances to unexpected NYC venues through July 31.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Various locations, New York City

Free Outdoor Screening of 'On the Town' at The Battery

Watch the classic 1949 MGM musical starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra under the stars at The Battery, with giveaways and surprise performances.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 6:00 PM (movie at 7:30 PM) · The Battery, Lower Manhattan

Date Night

Lyle Lovett at City Winery

Country-folk legend Lyle Lovett performs a multi-night intimate concert residency at City Winery Pier 57 with full dinner service.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · City Winery, Pier 57, New York City

High Line Comedy Club: Comedy Show + Mini-Golf Experience

A unique combination of stand-up comedy and mini-golf at the High Line Comedy Club, running through December.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · High Line Comedy Club, New York City

MERCER DAY PARTY – July 4th NYC Fireworks Viewing

Rooftop day party with July 4th fireworks viewing at Hotel 50 Bowery in Manhattan.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Hotel 50 Bowery – JDV by Hyatt, New York City

Food & Drink

MáLà Project x Odd One In: The Spiciest Supper Club

A ticketed collaborative supper club experience pairing MáLà Project's bold Sichuan flavors with Odd One In for a fiery shared-table dinner.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · MáLà Project Midtown East, New York City

Arts & Culture

The Moth StorySLAM

NYC's beloved competitive storytelling event returns to The Bell House in Brooklyn for another night of true personal stories told live without notes.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 8:00 PM · The Bell House, 149 7th St, Brooklyn

Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds at The Jewish Museum

The first American museum show to focus on Paul Klee's late work, on view at The Jewish Museum through July 26.

Friday, July 3, 2026 · The Jewish Museum, 1109 5th Ave, New York City

Bell-Isserlis-Denk Trio & Friends – Concert I at 92NY

Chamber music supergroup Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, and Jeremy Denk return to 92NY for the first of two summer concerts with special guests.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:30 PM · 92NY, 1395 Lexington Ave, New York City

Outdoors & Active

Touching Grass Tour at Cadman Plaza Park

NY Yoga Club's outdoor community yoga session at Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn — bring your mat and connect with fellow New Yorkers.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn

Twilight Tour: Death in New York

A 1.7-mile evening walking tour through Lower Manhattan's long history of burial grounds, executions, epidemics, and forgotten dead.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Lower Manhattan

Sports

World Cup 2026 NYC Fan Events

Official NYC World Cup fan events and watch parties across the five boroughs through July 19.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Various locations, New York City

The WORLD by Zum Schneider – World Cup Watch Venue

Franklin Point transforms into an immersive World Cup watch experience hosted by beloved NYC beer garden Zum Schneider, through July 19.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 9:00 PM · Franklin Point, New York City

Diaspora Cup

A street-style 5-on-5 soccer tournament, cultural party, and World Cup watch party celebrating global diaspora communities in the South Bronx.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · South Bronx, New York City