May 22, 2026
·Mary Callahan
There's a particular kind of energy that takes over New York City on Memorial Day Weekend — the first real exhale of summer, when every borough lights up with live events all at once. From Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25, you can catch a three-game Yankees series in the Bronx, two nights of Diljit Dosanjh at Madison Square Garden, star-powered Broadway revivals and a full-blown music festival in Brooklyn, all competing for the same four days. The challenge isn't finding something to do — it's choosing wisely and spending smart when demand is at its peak.
Sports in NYC for Memorial Day Weekend
New York's sports calendar is stacked this holiday weekend, with MLB, WNBA and minor league action spread across multiple boroughs.
Friday, May 22, 7:05 p.m. ET: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium — the opening game of a three-game series in the Bronx, with Friday night under the lights setting the tone for the whole weekend
Saturday, May 23, 1:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium — a Saturday afternoon matinee that leaves your evening open for a Broadway show or concert
Saturday, May 23: Brooklyn Cyclones at Maimonides Park — affordable minor league baseball steps from the Coney Island boardwalk
Sunday, May 24, 1:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium — the series finale on Sunday afternoon
Sunday, May 24, 3:30 p.m. ET: New York Liberty WNBA game at Barclays Center — one of the WNBA's premier franchises in Brooklyn
Monday, May 25, 8:00 p.m. ET: New York Liberty WNBA game at Barclays Center — a Memorial Day matinee to close out the weekend
*SeatGeek is the Official Ticket Marketplace of MLB. Deal Score lets you compare value across all three games in the Rays series to find the strongest combination of seat quality and price.
Concerts and live music in NYC for Memorial Day Weekend
From arena-level spectacles to intimate waterfront shows, the concert lineup this weekend covers every genre and price point.
Diljit Dosanjh at Madison Square Garden
Diljit Dosanjh brings his massive "Aura World Tour" to Madison Square Garden for two nights — Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET. MSG's 20,000-seat capacity will be buzzing for both shows, and this is easily one of the highest-demand concert tickets of the entire holiday weekend. If you're weighing one night against the other, comparing Deal Scores on SeatGeek can reveal meaningful price differences between the two dates.
Harry Connick Jr. at Carnegie Hall
Harry Connick Jr. performs at Carnegie Hall on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. Few rooms in the world match Carnegie Hall's acoustics, and Connick's blend of jazz, pop and showmanship pairs perfectly with the venue's intimacy.
Belle and Sebastian at Pier 17
Belle and Sebastian play the rooftop at Pier 17 with views of the Brooklyn Bridge and East River as your backdrop. The Seaport District venue is one of NYC's best warm-weather concert settings — open air, compact sightlines and a skyline that does half the work.
Rene Liu at Barclays Center
Rene Liu performs at Barclays Center on Saturday, May 23 — a major concert event in Brooklyn for the holiday weekend.
Why Not Now? Music Festival at Industry City
The Why Not Now? music festival takes over Industry City in Brooklyn on Saturday and Sunday, featuring Gorgon City, Chase & Status and more. If you want a full-day festival experience without leaving the city, this is a strong pick.
Theater, comedy and other performances in NYC for Memorial Day Weekend
With 40+ Broadway and off-Broadway productions running simultaneously, Memorial Day Weekend is one of the deepest theater weekends of the year. Here are the standouts worth prioritizing.
Proof at Booth Theatre
Proof stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle at the intimate Booth Theatre. David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about mathematics, genius and family is one of the most talked-about revivals of the season.
Every Brilliant Thing at Hudson Theatre
Daniel Radcliffe stars in Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre through Sunday, May 24 (before Mariska Hargitay joins the cast Tuesday, May 26). The play is a heartfelt, interactive one-person show that has earned rave reviews since opening. The format breaks the fourth wall in ways that make every performance feel unique.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone at Barrymore Theatre
stars Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer, Joshua Boone and Ruben Santiago-Hudson star in Joe Turner's Come and Gone at the Barrymore Theatre — August Wilson's powerful drama in a landmark Broadway revival.
Hamilton at Richard Rodgers Theatre
Hamilton continues its long-running engagement at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Holiday weekends bring higher demand and wider price swings, so checking Deal Score across matinee and evening performances can surface real value differences.
Wicked at Gershwin Theatre
Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre remains one of Broadway's biggest draws. With the film still generating buzz, stage tickets are in high demand this weekend. The Gershwin is one of Broadway's largest houses, which means more inventory and more opportunities to find a strong Deal Score.
DanceAfrica at BAM
DanceAfrica runs Friday through Monday at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn. This annual celebration of African dance and culture is one of the longest-running Memorial Day Weekend traditions in NYC, now in its fifth decade.
NYC Ballet and Metropolitan Opera
Both NYC Ballet at Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera have performances running throughout the weekend. Lincoln Center's campus offers a different pace from the Broadway corridor — world-class dance and opera in a setting that feels like its own neighborhood.
Tips for spending Memorial Day Weekend in NYC
A few practical notes to help you make the most of the long weekend beyond the events themselves.
Plan around boroughs: Yankee Stadium is in the Bronx, Barclays Center and Industry City are in Brooklyn, and most Broadway theaters and Carnegie Hall are in Manhattan. Building your schedule geographically saves hours of transit time.
Book matinees strategically: Saturday and Sunday matinee Broadway shows often carry better ticket value and free up your evenings for concerts or dining.
Dining near venues: The Seaport District around Pier 17, Restaurant Row near Times Square and the Fort Greene neighborhood around BAM all have strong dining options within walking distance.
Weather prep: Late May in NYC is typically warm but unpredictable. Outdoor events like Belle and Sebastian at Pier 17 and the Why Not Now? festival are weather-dependent, so layers and a quick forecast check go a long way.
How to buy Memorial Day Weekend tickets on SeatGeek
With Diljit Dosanjh selling out arenas worldwide and Broadway shows like Proof generating serious buzz, the strongest Memorial Day Weekend listings won't last long.
1. Search for your event
Head to SeatGeek or open the app. Search by artist, team or show name — "New York Yankees" "Hamilton" or "Diljit Dosanjh" — or browse the New York City events page filtered to May 22–25.
2. Compare your options
Every listing includes a Deal Score from 1 to 10, rating value based on price relative to seat quality. Filtering by Deal Score across a packed weekend like this one — where you might be shopping for a Yankees game, a Broadway show and a concert in the same sitting — surfaces the best value fast.
3. Choose your seats
Select a listing to view the interactive seating chart. For venues like Yankee Stadium, MSG and Barclays Center, View From Seat previews your exact sightline before you commit.
4. Review before checkout
Confirm the event date, time, number of tickets and total price. SeatGeek shows all-in pricing upfront — the number you see is the number you pay.
5. Complete your purchase
Enter your payment details and finalize your order. Most tickets are delivered digitally within an hour, ready to add to your mobile wallet.
6. Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend
Whether you're catching all three Yankees games, dancing at DanceAfrica or watching Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle command the Booth Theatre stage, your weekend is set. Browse NYC Memorial Day Weekend events on SeatGeek and lock in your seats while the best ones are still available.
Four days, five boroughs and more live events than any other weekend of the year — that's Memorial Day in New York. The only wrong move is sitting this one out.