September 11 memorial events in New York City

Find out where to pay your respects with our guide to September 11 memorial events in NYC, and a guide to 9/11 memorials.

By Time Out editors Wed Sep 5 2012

The 9/11 Memorial Photograph: Beth Levendis

On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of 9/11, we've gathered a list of September 11 memorial events around New York City. You can also learn about the 9/11 Memorial (and how to reserve free tickets to visit the site), as well as other September 11 memorials throughout the five boroughs.

September 11 memorial events

Tribute in Light

Critics choice
Free

Six months after the September 11 attacks, the Municipal Art Society of New York debuted its illuminated memorial made up of 88 7,000-watt bulbs. The lights create two beams that mimic the shape and

Location TBA
Tue Sep 11 - Wed Sep 12

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American Contemporary Music Ensemble

Price band: 2/4
Critics choice

With legendary composer Steve Reich in attendance, you won't want to miss the American Contemporary Music Ensemble's performance of an all-live version of WTC 9/11. ACME will also play seminal works

Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St, at Thompson St
Until Thu Apr 18

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In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01

Critics choice

This Emmy-winning HBO doc chronicles the attacks from the perspective of then-mayor Rudolph Giuliani and his staff. The 60-minute film contains photos and video from more than 100 witnesses.

Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Ave, between 103rd and 104th Sts
Tue Sep 17

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Bargemusic Memorial Concert

Free

Led by violinist Mark Peskanov, Bargemusic instrumentalists perform a free concert of Bach, David Bottoms, Haydn, Schubert and Chopin in memory of 9/11 victims.