NYC Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Eat, Events & More
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6 events, This year’s circus at Lincoln Center features a collaboration with Circus-Theater Roncalli, showcasing a variety of performances including juggling and acrobatics. EVENT WEBISTE: https://www.bigapplecircus.com/ Buy Big Apple Circus Tickets on StubHub
$26  Buy Radio City Christmas Rockettes Spectacular Tickets at HelloTickets.com The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a beloved holiday tradition that has captivated audiences since its debut in 1933. This enchanting show, featuring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, combines dazzling dance performances, festive music, and a heartwarming narrative that celebrates the magic of Christmas. […]
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Free  40th anniversary: Lionel trains wind past mini NYC landmarks. The Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal is a free, annual exhibition presented by the New York Transit Museum. It features Lionel model trains traveling through a miniature New York City landscape, and is currently open to the public from November 13, 2025, through February […]
Free  1 million lights, glowing trail, hot cocoa, fire pits. Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an annual after-dark, illuminated holiday trail experience held at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City. Now in its fifth year, it transforms the garden's landscapes, trees, and paths into a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights, […]
$38  Block-after-block of 100,000+ bulbs & animatronics. Free to walk.
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7 events, The famous Carmine’s restaurant in Times Square will be completely transformed into a sparkling royal winter wonderland for The Grandest Princess Ball Ever Spectacular Holiday Spectacular
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8 events, First-ever Cirque holiday show returns to The Theater at MSG. "’Twas the Night Before…" is Cirque du Soleil's first-ever Christmas show, a family-friendly production based on the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. The show combines thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters, and a reimagined soundtrack of holiday classic songs. Buy […]
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9 events, Handel’s Messiah – NY Philharmonic The New York Philharmonic performs Handel's "Messiah" annually as a popular holiday tradition at David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). These performances typically take place in December and feature guest conductors and choruses.
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9 events, NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS IN NYC Save this calendar post and start planning your perfect countdown to 2026! 🕚 10:00 PM – Prospect Park (Brooklyn) Free fireworks + live music at Grand Army Plaza Best spots: West Drive or Prospect Park West Alcohol-free & family-friendly Hot chocolate stands open! 🕚 11:00 PM – Central Park […]  1 million people, 1 ton of confetti, 2,688 crystals. No bathrooms—plan ahead!
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12 events,Final week of holiday run: Revelations + new works. Matinees for families. Buy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Tickets on StubHub
$30 Trumpet virtuoso's New Year residency: Jazz standards + guests. Buy Chris Botti Tickets on StubHub
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 New Year's Day tradition: 1,000+ brave the Atlantic for charity. Dress warm post-dip.
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