Plan Your NYC Summer Adventure
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of NYC and Brooklyn this summer. Plan your itinerary with our curated list of the most exciting events from July–November 2025. Whether you're looking for a Brooklyn short-term rental or the best places to stay in Brooklyn, we’ve got you covered.
Book Direct — No Platform Fees See Dates & AvailabilityBrooklyn & NYC Summer Events 2025
Chris Brown 'Breezy Bowl' Tour (July 30, 2025)
Chris Brown launches the U.S. leg of his 'Breezy Bowl' tour, featuring Summer Walker & Bryson Tiller at MetLife Stadium.
Buy TicketsChris Stapleton at UBS Arena & MSG (July 25–26, 2025)
Chris Stapleton performs at UBS Arena on July 25 and Madison Square Garden on July 26, 2025.
Event DetailsJapan Day NYC (August 25, 2025)
Celebrate Japanese culture with parades, performances, and traditional cuisine during Japan Day in NYC.
Event InfoBRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival (July 26–August 16, 2025)
Free concerts Thursdays–Saturdays at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park through August 16, 2025.
Festival ScheduleKayaking at Brooklyn Bridge Park (July 26–September 28, 2025)
Enjoy free weekend kayaking on the East River with views of the Manhattan skyline at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2.
View ScheduleRiver to River Festival (July 30–October 26, 2025)
Experience public performances and site-specific installations throughout Lower Manhattan in this multidisciplinary arts festival.
Festival InfoRiver to River: Works on Water (Aug 30–Oct 26, 2025)
This special component of the River to River Festival presents floating and waterside art installations on Governors Island.
See InstallationsNew York Burlesque Festival (October 9–12, 2025)
Experience four nights of dazzling performances, cabaret, and vintage flair at the world’s longest-running burlesque festival.
Buy TicketsAnime NYC (August 1–4, 2025)
Join anime fans from across the country for cosplay, screenings, panels, and premieres at NYC’s largest anime convention.
View EventQueens Night Market (July 26–October 25, 2025)
Open every Saturday night at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, featuring food, crafts, and performances from around the globe.
Market DetailsJazz Age Lawn Party (August 1, 2025)
A Roaring '20s-themed picnic on Governors Island with live jazz, cocktails, vintage fashion, and family-friendly fun.
Event DetailsStaten Island Summer Concert Series (July 26–Aug 30, 2025)
Enjoy weekly summer concerts along Staten Island’s waterfront parks with local bands, food vendors, and family fun.
See ScheduleAtlantic Antic Street Festival (September 29, 2025)
Brooklyn’s oldest and largest street festival takes over Atlantic Avenue with food, art, crafts, and over 500 vendors across 10 blocks.
Explore the AnticSummer Streets NYC (Saturdays in August 2025)
Walk, bike, and play on 7 miles of car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park every Saturday in August with free public activities.
Plan Your RouteDOC NYC Film Festival (November 12–30, 2025)
America’s largest documentary film festival returns with 200+ screenings, panels, and premieres throughout Manhattan.
Browse FilmsHarlem Week (August 1–17, 2025)
Celebrate Harlem’s history and culture with two weeks of free events, concerts, and local showcases across Uptown NYC.
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