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Exciting Events Around New York City – 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.

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