There’s a reason Sunday rhymes with Funday. It’s another chance to make it a great day here in New York City!
Whether you’re planning a day trip from NYC, looking for an awesome festival, or finally have the time to see some of the best museum exhibitions in NYC, we’ve scoured all our listings to put together our favorite things to do on Sunday in NYC right here (as well as on Saturday and this weekend. And if you blew all your cash on Saturday, stick with our picks for the best free things to do in town.
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If you’ve been emotionally invested in every dramatic dumping and head-turning Casa Amor twist this season, you’re not alone. Love Island USA is barreling toward its explosive season 7 finale on Sunday, July 13, and New York City’s bar scene is going full villa mode to celebrate.
From Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens, venues are throwing themed watch parties all weekend long, giving fans a chance to sip, scream and speculate in real time. Here's where to go.
JAPAN CUTS—the largest Japanese film festival in North America—is back from through July 20 at Japan Society.
See major premieres or check out their other 30+ films across 11 days. If you like seeing major blockbuster films, supporting up-and-coming filmmakers, weeping over indie films, or checking out documentaries (or anime, experimental and short films, or restorations, they really do have it all), browse their lineup and secure yourself a ticket before it’s too late.
Among the festival’s lineup is a special screening of Yasuhiro Aoki's ChaO in collaboration with GKIDS and the presentation of the 2025 CUT ABOVE Award to Kiyoshi Kurosawa. And don't miss the North American Premiere of A Girl Named Ann, the U.S. Premiere of She Taught Me Serendipity, along with a special appearance from Japan Academy Film Prize Best Actress Winner, Yuumi Kawai.
Don’t bother with Orlando. Coney Island is its very own magical kingdom, setting off free, sensational fireworks every Friday night all summer long. Grab a frank and get yourself a comfortable spot on the boardwalk to celebrate the end of the work-week every week.
Friday Night Fireworks run from Friday, June 20 through Labor Day. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:45pm and launch in front of Deno's Wonderwheel Park providing a breathtaking backdrop to the iconic boardwalk and amusement parks.
The spectacular show is presented by the Alliance for Coney Island.
Shop 'til you drop at FAD Market, a curated fashion, art and design pop-up marketplace, which is back for 2025. Expect to see your favorite makers plus brand new creatives to help you live smarter, gift better and support local businesses.
FAD—which stands for Fashion, Art and Design—takes over different venues with a horde of independent vendors and creators. Admission is free and dogs are welcome!
Here's the upcoming FAD Market schedule:
Transport yourself to the heart of the mosh pit—figuratively, that is—at this new immersive exhibit all about rock 'n' roll. Titled "Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience," this digital exhibition is hosted at ARTECHOUSE in Chelsea, known for its stunning visual and audio presentations.
You'll get to explore the legacy of Rolling Stone magazine through more than 50 years of music and pop culture. Narrated by Kevin Bacon, "Amplified" features more than 1,000 photographs, 1,300 iconic magazine covers and a massive 270-degree digital canvas. Adult tickets start at $39, and the show is on view through August 31.
The show will take you on a 50-minute journey featuring iconic visuals and, of course, incredible music.
Forget the 14-hour flight from NYC to Tokyo, you can now discover the tastes of Japan with just a short subway ride to JAPAN Fes. The massive annual food festival just announced its 2025 dates, and the schedule is packed with events.
The organization is hosting nearly 30 outdoor events in NYC this year. What used to be just a summertime festival is now a year-round celebration across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Event organizers say it's the largest Japanese food festival in the world, attracting 300,000 visitors and featuring 1,000 vendors every year.
Here are the upcoming dates: July 12 in Chelsea; July 20 in Times Square; August 3 on the Upper West Side; August 9 in Greenwich Village.
Step into the memories of iconic football player Lionel Messi—literally. The famous digital artist Refik Anadol has teamed up with Messi and the non-profit UNICEF to create his latest work, "Living Memory: Messi-A Goal in Life," a fully immersive experience showcasing the moment of Messi's (and football's) most iconic moment—his header in the 2009 UEFA Champions League Final.
The exhibit is presented through a Christie's sale that will be open for bidding July 8 to 22, with the free immersive experience at Christie's New York in Rockefeller Center July 12 to 22. Tickets are available on-site at Christie's each day, while supplies last.
This unprecedented artwork from Anadol isn't simply a visual experience, but a multi-sensory memory for the audience and Messi.
Only people in the know go to these secret jazz speakeasy shows, but don't worry, we're about to let you in on the secret. These underground live jazz performances called Daddy Rabbit are the epitome of cool.
Musician extraordinaire Misha Piatigorsky launched Daddy Rabbit a few years ago, and the series has gained a well-earned following. Audiences are delighted by the immersive musical experience; you won't just be tapping your toes, you'll even be singing along with incredible performers from across the globe. It all makes for a memorable, only-in-NYC experience.
Grab a ticket here for upcoming shows at LOULOU in Chelsea. Here's the lineup:
— Friday, July 11: Daddy Rabbit plays David Bowie featuring Rahj Mason and Emily Braden
— Friday, July 18: Featuring Benny Benack III
— Friday, August 1: Daddy Rabbit featuring Rudy Royston
— Friday, August 29: Daddy Rabbit featuring Jackie Ribas
One of our most tried-and-true signals that the warm-weather season has officially begun is when summer concerts return to Union Pool.
The former pool supply store turned iconic Brooklyn venue—beloved for its tin-walled main room, saucy photobooth and spacious courtyard equipped with room for taco trucks and live bands—will bring back its annual "Summer Thunder" series, hosting a slew of free daytime concerts on site every weekend throughout the summer.
Check out the full 2025 lineup below:
From the people who brought you Asssscat comes this Sunday comedy series, taking over Caveat NYC every weekend. A guest monologist (previous monologists include Gloria Steinem, Mark Hamill, Kevin Bacon and Bowen Yang) will tell true stories from their life and the performers—some of NYC's best improvisers, including Zach Cherry (Succession), Connor Ratliff (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) and more—will use them as inspiration to make up scenes on the spot.
It's a perfect way to banish the Sunday scaries with a laugh.
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