Things to Do in New York, NY

New York hosts around 24,500 upcoming events, with approximately 7,400 scheduled for the next 30 days. About five percent of these listings are free. Theater and performing arts dominate the schedule with roughly 12,400 entries, followed by family and kids activities at about 3,100 and concerts at nearly 2,900. Other common categories include community social gatherings, comedy shows, and nightlife options. The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are the Balloon Museum NYC, Madison Square Garden, Neil Simon Theatre, Minskoff Theatre, Magic Mike Live New York, and Palace Theatre New York. Major performers currently appearing include Little Shop of Horrors, Aladdin, Magic Mike Live, The Lost Boys, and The Lion King. This diverse programme reflects a city founded in 1624 with a population of about 8.8 million as of 2020.

City facts

Population

8,804,190 (2020)

Area

1,213.4 km²

Elevation

25 m

Founded

1624

Source: Wikidata