New York May 2025

New York May 2025 Events

New York May 2025 Events

Head to NYC for Memorial Day Weekend

Average temperature low to high: 54°-72°F
May means Memorial Day Weekend, and what better place to celebrate than in one of America's favorite cities? With its many patriotic parades--including Brooklyn's 157th Memorial Day Parade--there are plenty of places in the Big Apple celebrating the holiday. The city's warm weather and larger-than-life skyline make a picturesque backdrop for exploring outdoor events and festivals or soaking up those distinctive NYC vibes while sightseeing and people-watching. May's pleasant weather is also great for enjoying the city's outdoor venues--like restaurants and bars with sundecks, rooftop lounges, and panoramic city views, all perfect for soaking up the spring sunshine. 

May Event Calendar

Moulin Rouge - The Musical

Don't miss the Spectacular Show at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and Moulin Rouge!- The Musical, live. Expect truth, beauty, freedom, and love at this fun-filled Broadway show. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the Tony Award-winner for Best Musical and features Jordan Fisher's triumphant return as Christian beginning April 15.

NYC Ballet Spring Season 2025

The New York City Ballet's spring season 2025 promises a spectacular lineup that includes classical ballets and new works. The Company will showcase the stunning choreography of Balanchine, Masters at Work, and many others. From the timeless grace of "Romeo & Juliet," and the whimsy of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," to the dark and mysterious "La Valse", the NYCB Spring 2025 season is an unforgettable event for lovers of emotion, beauty, and athleticism. 

Margarita Rumble New York

Margarita Rumble New York

Your favorite NYC restaurants battle for the title of NYC's best margarita in town, and who better to judge them than you? Let the tequila do the talking, and cast your vote for the tastiest drink of the day at the Margarita Rumble. Judging can be hard work, so listen to some live music while you’re at it. Tickets start at $58, but the salty fun is priceless.

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival

Celebrate the diversity of Manhattan’s culinary scene with the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival. Taking place  along Ninth Avenue from 42nd Street to 57th Street. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience delicious ethnic dishes from a wide range of participating merchants. Some top spots to look out for are Gossip Bar & Restaurant, Vivi Bubble Tea, Valhalla Bar 815, and Nizza 630.

Dance Parade

Dance Parade

On May 17th, Sunset Park springs to life with the vibrant sights and sounds of the Dance Parade. Celebrating its 19th year, watch as colorful floats and costumed dancers weave through the park, showcasing a variety of dance styles from around the world. In addition to over 10,000 dancers, there will be DJs, live music, and food from various vendors. Guests can also test out their dancing skills by taking dance lessons. Dance Parade is free to the public.

Fleet Week New York

Fleet Week New York

Fleet Week New York is the Big Apple's time-honored tradition celebrating the Coast Guard, the Marine Corps, and the United States Navy's veterans and active duty personnel. Enjoy events like the Parade of Ships, embarking on a General Public Ship Tour, or watching the Navy Dive Tank in Times Square. Ship tour locations include the Staten Island Homport Pier and Manhattan Pier 88 South. 

New York Events in May

Concerts

Theater & Headliners

Sports

Nightclubs

Things to do in New York

Things to Do in New York in May

See a Broadway show

See a Broadway show
A New York City visit isn’t complete without seeing a Broadway show. There are a lot of options to choose from, like the Broadway-phenomenon, “Hamilton,” the Broadway classic, “Wicked,” “Lion King,” “Six,” “Death Becomes Her,” and more. Make sure to grab a ticket in advance!

Experience and play VR games at the city’s best virtual reality spots

Experience and play VR games at the city’s best virtual reality spots
If you haven’t tried virtual reality yet, New York’s a good place to start. The city has a few VR places to check out that’ll allow you to play games by yourself or with other people, like VR World NYC, Hubneo VR Lab, and Vrbar. Jump into the Light at the Lower East Side is also a great place to try, with their VR skydiving, VR boxing, and more.