Tribeca Film Festival
April
Co-founded by Robert De Niro, the Tribeca Film Festival is one of the world’s most famous film festivals. It offers a chance to see independent documentaries, features and shorts, as well as discussion events and more.
Museum Mile Festival
June
Every year, the many museums along Fifth Avenue’s Museum Mile open their doors for free for a day, in a huge cultural celebration.
Mermaid Parade
June
Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade sees thousands of people dress up like fantastical sea creatures and parade through the streets, to welcome the advent of summer. It has taken place annually since 1983, on the first Saturday after the summer solstice.
New York International Fringe Festival
August
This 16-day extravaganza is North America’s largest arts festival, with more than 200 international companies performing at multiple venues across the city.
New York Comedy Festival
November
Comedy’s greatest stars gather in the Big Apple to strut their stuff on the city’s most important stages. Expect names such as Sarah Silverman, Ricky Gervais, plus stand-up competitions and ensemble pieces.