15 Things to Do in New York City This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Sports

FIFA World Cup Final Free Watch Party at Central Park

NYC transforms Central Park's Great Lawn into a free 50,000-person watch party for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Central Park Great Lawn, Manhattan

Socceroof World Cup Plaza Takeover

Celebrate the final week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Socceroof Wall Street, where the plaza at 28 Liberty transforms into a free World Cup fan zone.

Tuesday, July 14 – Sunday, July 19, 2026 10:00 AM · Socceroof, 28 Liberty St, Lower Manhattan

Arts & Culture

HUNG DANCE presents BIRDY

Internationally celebrated Taiwanese contemporary dance company HUNG DANCE makes a highly anticipated New York appearance with their work BIRDY.

Friday, July 17 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:30 PM · NYU Skirball, 566 LaGuardia Place

EdfestL NYC Festival of Edinburgh Fringe Previews

Get an early look at 15 shows before they make the trip to the world's biggest performing arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, at Brooklyn Art Haus in Williamsburg.

Tuesday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Brooklyn Art Haus, Williamsburg

New York Asian Film Festival

Film at Lincoln Center presents the New York Asian Film Festival, showcasing the best in Asian cinema through July 23.

Thursday, July 16 – Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Film at Lincoln Center, 84 Ludlow St

Summer City Idyll Opening Reception at Agora Gallery

AGI Fine Art opens Summer City Idyll with an evening reception showcasing new works at their Chelsea gallery space.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:00 PM–8:00 PM · Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th St, Chelsea

Festivals & Special Events

Justin Bieber's SKYLRK Immersive Pop-Up in Meatpacking District

Justin Bieber's streetwear brand SKYLRK opens a 5-day immersive pop-up experience in NYC's Meatpacking District starting Thursday.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Meatpacking District, Manhattan

¡Vamos! A Celebration of Latin and Caribbean Cultures

Dance to DJ Bembona, browse a pop-up marketplace, and celebrate Latin and Caribbean culture in an evening event at the American Museum of Natural History.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street and Columbus

Painted Threads Festival

A vibrant cultural festival celebrating art, fashion, and community in Harlem at W 143rd Street.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 12:00 PM · 220 W 143rd St, Harlem

Thunderbird American Indian Powwow

A beloved annual celebration of American Indian culture featuring traditional dance, crafts, art, and food in Queens — one of NYC's most unique cultural events.

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Glen Oaks, Queens

Music & Nightlife

Gauri B Live In New York City

South Asian comedian Gauri B brings her live stand-up show to Broadway Comedy Club for an evening of sharp, culturally rich comedy.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Broadway Comedy Club

La Casita — The Bad Bunny Immersive Nightclub Experience

Step into a fully immersive Bad Bunny universe in Bushwick — stunning visuals, Latin beats, and electric energy at the #1 Latin immersive event in NYC.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 428 Johnson Ave, Bushwick, Brooklyn

Juilliard Summer Music Finale

The Juilliard School presents its Summer Music Finale as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City programming.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School

Date Night

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Fever's Candlelight concert series brings a strings tribute to Queen and The Beatles to New York Society for Ethical Culture for an intimate, romantic evening.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · New York Society for Ethical Culture

Food & Drink

ANKA NYC Pop-Up: Black-Owned Brands From Around the World

A vibrant pop-up marketplace celebrating Black-owned brands from around the world, located at 371 Canal Street in Manhattan.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 371 Canal St, Manhattan