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Exciting Events Around New York – January 2026

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Kick off January 2026 in New York City with a curated lineup of arts, culture, music, and food events happening across the city’s most iconic venues. From world-class exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum and thought-provoking performances at The New York Historical, to James Beard Foundation chef-driven dinners, Jazz at Lincoln Center festivals, and a Guinness World Record–breaking skating lesson at Wollman Rink, this guide highlights the best things to do in NYC this January. Whether you’re planning a cultural weekend, a culinary splurge, or a night of live jazz, these January NYC events offer unforgettable ways to start the new year.

ASIA SOCIETY

Half the Sky — Yin Mei

  • Sat, Jan 10, 2026

  • Sun, Jan 11, 2026

  • Tickets: $25

Renowned dancer and choreographer Yin Mei presents Half the Sky, an evening-length dance and visual work rooted in the language of the body, responding to enduring mythologies surrounding women across generations.

BROOKLYN MUSEUM

Monet and Venice
  • October 11 – February 1
  • Tickets: $30

Monet and Venice explores Claude Monet’s luminous visions of Venice, capturing the city’s shifting light, water, and atmosphere in his iconic late works.

DIZZY’S CLUB (at Jazz at Lincoln Center)

Salsa Meets Jazz

  • Tue, Jan 6, 2026

  • Tickets: Starts at $55 (student prices available with student ID)

Celebrate the electrifying fusion of Latin and jazz traditions with this bi-monthly series inspired by the classic NYC scene where salsa bands and jazz greats shared the stage.

Jazz Congress

  • Wed, Jan 7, 2026

  • Thu, Jan 8, 2026

  • Tickets: Starts at $162

Workshops, panels, and networking designed to expand the audience for jazz (presenters, artists, managers, agents, journalists, radio programmers, and other jazz professionals).

Unity Jazz Festival

  • Thu, Jan 8, 2026

  • Fri, Jan 9, 2026

  • Tickets: Starts at $87

Winter’s hottest jazz festival returns with a weekend of music, energy, and community.

THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL

The Black Clown: Exploring Langston Hughes’ Legacy Through Performance

  • Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM

  • Tickets: $35

The Black Clown brings Langston Hughes’s words to life through performance, exploring his legacy, artistry, and impact on American culture.

The Aviator and the Showman

  • Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM

  • Tickets: $35

The Aviator and the Showman examines the partnership between Amelia Earhart and George Putnam, revealing how their marriage helped shape her public legacy and American icon status.sh

WOLLMAN RINK

75th Anniversary + Guinness World Record Attempt

Largest Skating Lesson

  • Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Participants must be at least 10 years old and have basic skating skills.

The Bronx

Bronx Museum

First Friday: The Year Ahead

Location: 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
Date & Time: Friday, January 9, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Cost: Free (RSVP suggested)
Kick off the new year at The Bronx Museum’s signature after-hours event featuring music, art-making, and community connection, including DJ Curly Nez and a creative (Re)Vision Board Party.

Exhibition Opening Party: The Seventh AIM Biennial – Forms of Connection

Location: 1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
Date & Time: Friday, January 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Cost: Free (RSVP encouraged)
Celebrate the opening of The Seventh AIM Biennial, showcasing new work by 28 NYC-based artists from the AIM Fellowship in a festive, museum-wide reception.

Bronx Pelham Gardens

Bridgerton Sparkling Tea Party

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464
Date & Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 PM
Cost: Ticketed (see event page for pricing)
Step into Regency-era elegance with a Bridgerton-inspired sparkling tea party set inside the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion — complete with refined décor and festive flair.

Bronx Music Hall

Sunday Salons

Location: 438 East 163rd Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Date & Time: Sundays in January 2026 | Times vary
Cost: Varies by event
Bronx Music Hall’s Sunday Salons spotlight multidisciplinary performances — from jazz and spoken word to film and dance — celebrating Bronx-based artists and creative culture.

Pelham Bay Park

MLK Day Forest Restoration

Location: Pelham Bay Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, NY
Date & Time: Monday, January 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by giving back to the environment through hands-on forest restoration with NYC Parks, while learning about local ecosystems and stewardship.

Seton Falls Park

Fantastic Fungi: Winter Mushroom ID Hike

Location: Entrance at Baychester Avenue & Crawford Avenue, Bronx, NY
Date & Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Join NYC Urban Park Rangers for a guided winter hike exploring fungi that thrive in cold weather, and learn how mushrooms support healthy urban ecosystems.

Wave Hill

Warming Winter Yoga

Location: 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY 10471
Date & Time: Sunday, January 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Cost: $25 plus garden admission
Warm up body and mind with a gentle yoga session held indoors at Wave Hill, surrounded by serene winter garden views and Hudson River vistas.

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