September is one of New York City's finest months. The summer heat softens, the city fills back up after August, and the event calendar hits its stride with a run of marquee events that makes a strong case for fall as the best time to visit. Here's what's on in the city this month.
Broadway Week
Broadway Week returns September 8–20, 2026, offering 2 for 1 tickets to some of the season's biggest shows, from long-running hits like Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King to newer productions rounding out the fall lineup. Tickets go on sale August 18 at 10 AM ET through NYC Tourism, and the most popular shows sell out quickly, so booking as soon as the lineup drops is worth doing. If a live Broadway show isn't already on your New York bucket list, this is the month to check it off.
Feast of San Gennaro – 100th Anniversary
This year's Feast of San Gennaro is a milestone: the 100th annual celebration of Little Italy's most beloved street festival runs September 17–27, 2026 along Mulberry Street between Houston and Canal. For 11 days, the neighborhood transforms into an open-air celebration of Italian culture, with street food vendors, live music, carnival games, and the Grand Procession on September 19, when the statue of San Gennaro is carried through the historic streets from the Most Precious Blood Church. The cannoli, zeppole, and sausage and peppers are as good a reason to come as any. Admission is free. Visit sangennaronyc.org for the full schedule.
US Open – Finals Week
The 2026 US Open main draw runs August 30 through September 13 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, and September is when the tournament reaches its peak. The women's singles final takes place on September 12 and the men's final on September 13, making the first two weekends of the month the most exciting time to attend. Single-session tickets and grounds passes for September sessions are available through usopen.org, and the 7 train from Grand Central gets you to the venue in under 30 minutes.
Brooklyn Book Festival
Now in its 21st year, the Brooklyn Book Festival returns September 20–28 as the largest free literary event on the East Coast, with nine days of programming spread across all five boroughs. The main Festival Day on September 27 draws tens of thousands of visitors to Brooklyn Borough Hall, where over 250 publishers set up in a street fair style marketplace alongside author conversations, readings, and panel discussions. Children's Day on September 26 offers dedicated family programming, and citywide Bookend Events at partner bookstores and libraries run throughout the full week. Everything is free. Full schedule at brooklynbookfestival.org.
9/11 Tribute in Light
Each year on September 11, two powerful beams of light rise from lower Manhattan from dusk until dawn, marking the exact locations where the Twin Towers once stood. The Tribute in Light is visible from up to 60 miles away and serves as one of New York's most quietly powerful annual traditions. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center is open year-round, but visiting in September, when the city takes a collective moment to remember, carries a particular weight.
Yankees and Mets Baseball
September is the final stretch of the MLB regular season, and both New York teams are playing their last home games of the year at some of the best ballparks in the country. Catch the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens, grab a hot dog, and settle in for an afternoon or evening of America's favorite pastime with the city's most devoted fans.
Stay With Us
September in New York is hard to beat, and The Marmara Park Avenue puts you at the center of it all. Book your stay and make our Midtown address your base for the city's best fall events.
