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NYC Locations:

• Columbus Circle: 853 Broadway

• Herald Square: 53 W 34th St

• Midtown East: 731 Lexington Ave

• Union Square: 853 Broadway

• Soho: 555 Broadway

The Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US, a powerful new public art installation and proud prelude to America 250. The exhibit will open to the public on May 15.

Encompassing more than six-acres on Manhattan’s East Side from 38th to 41st Street on First Avenue, the large-scale exhibition provides a visual and narrative journey of the founding principles of the United States, framed by stunning portraits and immersive landscapes.

Made possible by the Soloviev Foundation, Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US will welcome guests and present an exploration of both the achievements and ongoing challenges of American democracy. Through powerful, large-scale environmental portraits and interactive elements, visitors will leave with a deeper understanding of the country’s past, present, and future.

Welcome to the 32nd season of summer movies in Bryant Park, presented by Paramount+!

Bring a blanket and a friend, and snag your spot on the lawn to watch a feature film on the big screen under the starts. The lawn opens at 5pm; film begins at 8pm.

🍿 June 9: Pretty in Pink

🍿 June 16: The Wood

🍿 June 23: Kinky Boots

🍿 June 30: Stand by Me

🍿 July 7: Good Will Hunting

🍿 July 14: Interstellar

🍿 July 21: Ghost

🍿 July 28: Pulp Fiction

🍿 August 4: Blades of Glory

🍿 August 11: The Godfather

Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park are supported by Vulture, HSS, and Wonder. Enjoy the show!

Join Lincoln Center from June 11–August 9 for the fourth annual Summer for the City, offering hundreds of free and Choose-What-You-Pay performances and cultural activities for all ages. We invite you to come as you are, experience global rhythms, and embrace new perspectives—all without ever leaving New York!

From June 11—August 9, we welcome you to find your place in this quintessential NYC summer destination—celebrating our city's cultural traditions, innovative spirit, and deep sense of community.

This year’s festival brings artists whose visions of the future inspire and bring joy. Just as the energy of New York City connects us, we hope New Yorkers of all ages will feel moved by this reminder of shared humanity in an interconnected world.

We invite you to come as you are, experience global rhythms and international food offerings, and embrace new perspectives—all without ever leaving New York. All events are either Free or Choose-What-You-Pay, with tickets for all Choose-What-You-Pay performances going on sale Thursday, May 15 at noon.

This is your Summer for the City, and we can't wait to welcome you all summer long. Let's soar together.

The Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour™ is officially rolling through New York New Jersey!

This isn’t just any bus tour—these FIFA World Cup 26™ buses are packed with games, giveaways, music, and more. Think of them as mobile fan zones bringing the World Cup energy right to your block.

From city streets to boardwalk scenes, we’re popping up all across the region.

Confirmed Stops (More to come!)

• June 28, 10AM: NYCFC Consulate Cup (Flushing Meadows Corona Park, NY)

• June 28, 6PM: NY Red Bulls vs. Minnesota FC (Harrison, NJ)

• July 5, 1PM: Fourth of July Celebration (Elizabeth NJ)

• July 5, 1PM: NY Mets Block Party (Citi Field, NY)

• July 15-16: Visit Atlantic City Airshow (Atlantic CIty, NJ)

• July 19-20: More Beach Blast Tournament (Wildwood, NJ)

• July 19, 4-7:30pm: NY Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami (Harrison, NJ)

• July 26: Summer Streets: Staten Island 7a-3p (Forest Ave btwn Broadway & Bard)

• August 2-3, 8AM-6PM: Alianza De Futbol (Randall’s Island Park, NYC)

• August 9: Summer Streets: Manhattan 7a-3p (Foley Sq, Lafayette & Centre St)

• August 17, 1:30-4pm: NY Red Bulls vs. Houston Dash (Harrison, NJ)

• August 23: Summer Streets: Bronx 7a-3p (Poe Park)

Samsung will host a range of exciting interactive experiences throughout NYC to showcase how Galaxy AI and the latest Galaxy devices are designed to seamlessly fit into your life.

Galaxy Experience Space

Visit the Galaxy Experience Space at 500 Broadway from July 9-August 9. Stop by to learn more about their groundbreaking devices and enjoy a range of events:

• Daily Galaxy Workshops – Six daily sessions, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing how features can fit into your everyday life.

• Local Community Events– Engaging cultural programs and events related to gaming, running, photography, and skateboarding — including a running club event on Thursday, July 10.

• Influencer Meet & Greets– Exciting list of influencers will stop by Galaxy Experience Space for a meet and greet. Including recording artist Mark Tuan on Wednesday, July 9.

• Giveaways: Guests even have the chance to receive a range of Galaxy devices and other fun items with special giveaways.

  
  

The NYC Galaxy Experience Space’s operating hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Galaxy Hangouts

In addition, Galaxy Hangouts will be popping up at iconic locations throughout NYC where visitors can explore a range of product features — from the latest Galaxy AI experiences to our powerful photography tools.

Galaxy Hangouts pop up locations include:

• Flat Iron Plaza (July 9-12 & July 23-25)

• Union Square Plaza (July 9-August 2)

• Chelsea Plaza (July 9-12)

• Astor Place (July 9-12)

• Gansevoort Plaza (July 16-19)

• Hudson Yards (July 30-August 2).

All events are free and open to the public.

Play Code Moo® to go undercover with the Cows and earn tasty rewards every week while supplies last. Catch all the fun in the Chick-fil-A® App until August 4 — just don’t get caught!

Each week, you will get a free treat at Chick-fil-A for playing - while supplies last!

Week of July 15: Free Medium Waffle Fries

Just in time for the busiest travel week of the summer, Uber is teaming up with Away to turn your worn-out weekend bag into a serious luggage glow-up. And the best part? You don’t have to lift a finger, just hop on an Uber Shuttle. 

 Select lucky Uber Shuttle riders in New York 7/25 - 8/1 will have the chance to swap out their old luggage for brand new – and free – Away gear at select pickup points on summer weekends. Take your long weekend travels to the next level by ditching that old suitcase for the ultimate upgrade right when you need it most!

Uber is rolling out a full suite of stress-busting travel features this summer from more low cost ride options, seamless airport pickups, language-friendly menus and even hotel-style room service via Uber Eats:

• Airport Upgrades:

• Share at the Airport: Uber’s newest ride option designed specifically for airport travelers. You’ll share a ride with just one other passenger—and always get a guaranteed empty middle seat. Even better? You’ll save up to 20% off your UberX fare. Share at Airports is expanding to 40+ airports globally, from Chicago Midway to Paris Orly with more to come.

• Reserve for Someone Else: Got a friend who’s always late? You can now reserve an Uber for someone else, so they actually make their flight. 

• Reserve in the ‘Burbs: We’re expanding our Reserve Airport Pickup offering to 70 additional airports, primarily focusing on smaller airports in suburban towns, so you can plan your rides ahead wherever you may be this summer. 

• Uber Rent - Straight to Your Door

• Rental Car, Straight to Your Door: Uber Rent is expanding its rental car delivery service to 15 additional cities, bringing the offering to a total of 24 cities nationwide. Skip a trip to the rental lot with a vehicle delivered right to your home, office, or hotel – making summer getaways easier than ever. 

• Plus, Uber is waiving the car delivery fee through September 30 and Uber One members earn 10% Uber One Credits every time you rent.

• Eats Essentials

• Enhanced Hotel Delivery: Choose your dropoff preference: meet the courier in the lobby, leave it at the front desk, or request direct-to-door delivery for a more elevated, and convenient, experience. Think room service, reimagined.

• Uber One Membership Perks

• Delta x Amex: Eligible Delta SkyMiles® Amex Card Members can get up to $9.99 back/month when using their card to pay for Uber One through 6/25/26. Learn more.

Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space – our streets.

This year Summer Streets returns with more streets than ever before! Celebrate New York City’s 400th anniversary by exploring over 400 blocks of car-free fun, fitness, and live entertainment as the city’s streets transform into playgrounds for all to enjoy.

On select Saturdays from 7am to 3pm, the usual traffic noise and honking horns will be replaced by open streets teeming with walkers, bikers, runners, and performers. Discover a wealth of free cultural programs, performances, fitness classes, interactive art, giveaways, and much more as you experience the city in a whole new way.

5 Boroughs • 5 Saturdays • 7am to 3pm:

Queens and Staten Island on July 26

Manhattan on August 2

Manhattan on August 9

Manhattan on August 16

Brooklyn and The Bronx on August 23

Join us at FAO Schwarz, 30 Rockefeller Plaza this summer for some free Miraculous activations on Saturdays.

Saturday, July 26th | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Visit FAO Schwarz for a meet & greet and to strike a pose with your favorite Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir. Free ladybug masks for the first 200 guests.

Due to limited space, reservations are required. Click below to book your slot.

Saturday, August 2nd | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

MEET MAD CAVE STUDIOS AUTHOR, CARRIE HARRIS

Fans are invited to a special Miraculous® Chibi-themed experience with Mad Cave Studios author Carrie Harris.

Saturday, August 16th | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

PARISIAN THEMED PASTRIES

Join us for a charming Parisian morning featuring croissants and pastries served at a café-style setup, along with the popular Miraculous-themed backdrop for capturing magical memories.

*While stocks last.

Saturday, August 23d | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

MEET MAD CAVE STUDIOS ILLUSTRATORS, RYAN JAMPOLE AND LEX HOBSON

Fans are invited to meet Mad Cave Studios illustrators Ryan Jampole and Lex Hobson for an extra special book signing. Ryan Jampole and Lex Hobson will also be doing Chibi-caricature sketches of fans, so swing by to see yourself Chibi-fied!

Saturday, September 6th | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

MIRACULOUS MEET & GREET

Visit FAO Schwarz for a meet & greet and to strike a pose with your favorite Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir.

For three days only, Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing a taste of the tropics to New York City with a vibrant, island-inspired pop-up experience.

A refreshing escape from the summer heat, this immersive oasis will feature everything from a steel drum band and sand sculptors to hair-braiding stations, refreshing beverages and free giveaways.

Best of all, guests who visit the pop-up can enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a free cruise to their private island in the Bahamas - Great Stirrup Cay. This activation is complimentary and open to the public.

Tuesday: 3 - 7pm

Wednesday - Thursday 10am - 7pm

Bite me? Don't have to ask twice. In celebration of Reneé Rapp’s new album, ‘BITE ME’, Complex is bringing an exclusive experience to NYC,

Shop Complex exclusive merch, Bite Me album merch, exclusive vinyl and GAS Trading Cards.

July 31 - August 1, 11am -7pm
620 Broadway

Please note that an RSVP does not guarantee entry. Please plan to arrive early.

The Saturday Night Live ticket lottery for the 2025-2026 season will open at 12:00am ET on August 1, 2025 and run until 11:59pm ET on August 31, 2025. To enter the lottery, send an email to SNLTICKETS@NBCUNI.COM. You may only send one email per person. Submissions entered before or after the ticket lottery window will not be considered. Please include your first and last name and tell us why YOU would like to be a part of our studio audience! If you are selected, you will receive a set number of tickets for a random show date and time. Entering the lottery does not guarantee tickets, and you will only be notified in the event that you are chosen.

You must be at least sixteen (16) years of age at the time of taping to attend. No one under the age of 16 will be admitted into the show, regardless of whether a parent or guardian is present. Everyone in your confirmed party must present a valid photo I.D. containing date of birth upon arrival.

Saturday Night Live makes reasonable modifications of its policies, practices and procedures and provides reasonable accommodations. Guests are encouraged to request accommodations in advance to ensure that we have enough time to provide the necessary accommodations.

All tickets are complimentary and may not be sold or auctioned. Beware of tickets offered for sale as they are invalid and will not be accepted. Saturday Night Live and NBCUniversal Media LLC reserve the right to REVOKE any ticket believed to have been purchased or sold. Any ticket may be REVOKED at any time at the discretion of show personnel.

STANDBY CARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT 12:01AM ET THE SATURDAY OF A SHOW DAY Please read below for instructions on how to receive a standby card. BOOKING A STANDBY RESERVATION AT THE BELOW LINK IS THE ONLY WAY TO RECEIVE A STANDBY RESERVATION TO BOOK A STANDBY RESERVATION PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK: SNL STANDBY RESERVATION THIS LINK WILL OPEN AT 10AM ON THE THURSDAY BEFORE A SHOW. 

1. Book a standby reservation by going to the link provided ABOVE. You may choose to book a reservation for either the 8pm dress rehearsal or the 11:30pm live broadcast. You will be asked for your first and last name, and your email address. After registering, you will receive a confirmation that you are now part of our queue.

2. You will receive an email with your reservation number. Due to the number of requests, it may take several hours for your reservation number to arrive by email. A reservation number will be sent by email until we reach capacity per event. Reservation numbers will be issued in the order received.

Please note duplicate submissions for the same date are not permitted. If you request a SNL standby reservation more than once, only your most recent (latest) submission will be considered and that submission will determine your reservation number.

3. If you received a reply to your request with a reservation number, check-in at the in-person standby line at the 49th Street NBC Studios Marquee between 6pm and 7pm ET on the Friday before a show day.

4. You will be assisted to line up in numerical order based on your standby reservation.

5. Standby cards will be handed out at approximately 12:01am ET on Saturday morning of a show day. Photo ID will be required again at this point. Standby cards are limited to one per person. Standby cards will not be distributed at any time other than 12:01am ET.

We want to make sure the standby process is fair for everyone, so all standby line members must always remain in line after checking in Friday night. If you do not wait in line, you will not be admitted to the show. No “line-sitters” please.

The use of:

• Alcohol

• Lounge chairs (regular chairs are permitted)

• Mattresses

• Sleeping bags

• Tents

…will NOT be permitted in the standby line at any time.

Of course, you are free to take minimal, necessary breaks (i.e., going to the bathroom) from the line. Please note that all standby reservations and cards are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. NBC staff reserve the right to revoke the cards of, or not issue any cards to, anyone in line for any reason, including if proper procedures are not followed.

Remember, a standby card does not guarantee admission.

You're invited to experience the Best of K-Beauty IRL Pop-up, curated by PlayLab, your favorite Asian beauty store. From LA to NYC, they are here to simplify and demystify K-Beauty for you.

From August 1st - 3rd, PlayLab Beauty will be popping up in SoHo! Not only will Co-Founders, Jeanha and Vanessa, be on hand to help you build your routine but people can also expect:

• Fun stations: Make a custom DIY keychain, try the claw machine, or snap a selfie at the photo zone.

• Giveaways: Score free full-size products and deluxe samples with orders over $75, plus more free samples from brands like Round Lab and Molvany!

• Presentations: Learn more about personal color analysis with Seklab NYC and debunking K-beauty myths with PlayLab's Co-Founder. 

August  1  –  August  3

Friday: 1 - 6pm

Saturday - Sunday: 11am - 6pm

Join Prospect Park Alliance to kick off a new chapter at the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside.

With summer in full swing, Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit that sustains Brooklyn's Backyard, is kicking off a new chapter at one of its most popular destinations, the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Following renovations and with new operators in place, the Center will reopen for rollerskating, boating and—for the first time—pickleball, on the weekend of August 2 + 3.

Registration is now open for the weekend activities on a first-come, first-served basis; however a limited number of spots will be held for walk-up admission. Register today!

Plus, visit the center's Duck Island Cafe during opening weekend for a free Hibiscus Brew with every purchase, 2-for-1 Hibiscus Spritz and free mini croissants for the first 150 visitors.

Learn more about the LeFrak Center at Lakeside’s next chapter: prospectpark.org/lakeside.

Saturday, August 2

11am-12pm: Floorball with New York Rangers Alumni, Ages 5-15, Free Spots are limited. Register today!

Learn to play Floorball: just like hockey, but without the skates! Learn to play alongside former New York Ranger, Cristoval "Boo" Nieves.

11am-7pm: Summer Fun on the Water, Ages 18+, $5 Off, Prices Vary by Boat, 1-Hour Boat Rentals, Book today – discount applied automatically!

Enjoy row boating or kayaking on Brooklyn’s only Lake! Rent a rowboat or a kayak for up to two people at a time. Walk up boating reservations will also be available.

12pm-4pm: Roller Skating - Free Rink Admission + $10 Skate Rentals, Spots are limited. Register today!

Let the good times roll with roller skating fun for all ages. Please note there are a limited number of walk-up roller admission spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

12pm–3pm: Arts + Crafts Tables, Free

Want to become a butterfly? A lion? Anything is possible! Visit our talented team of face painters waiting to make your vision come to life.

4:30pm-5pm + 5pm-5:30pm: Play Pickleball, Free, Spots are limited. Register today!

Try your hand at Pickleball–the fastest growing sport around, for free! We’ll bring the equipment and set up the teams–you bring the energy.

6pm-6:30pm + 6:30pm-7pm: Intro to Yoga, Free, Spots are limited. Register today!

Yoga joins the body and mind for physical and mental health benefits that help you connect with the world around you. Try yoga alongside an instructor to learn basic practices, postures, breathing techniques and more.

7:00-10:00 pm: Family Disco Night - $10 Admission, $10 Skate Rentals, Spots are limited. Register today!

Bring your family and friends for a groovy night of roller disco fun! Enjoy a night of skating, music, colorful lights, and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy music from DJMoony Dee, the hottest skate jam/skate party DJ, and all kids 13 and under even get a free glow in the dark necklace!

Sunday, August 3

10am-10:30am + 10:30-11am: Intro to Yoga, Free, Spots are limited. Register today!

Yoga joins the body and mind for physical and mental health benefits that help you connect with the world around you. Try yoga alongside an instructor to learn basic practices, postures, breathing techniques and more.

11am-11:30am + 11:30am - 12:00pm: Play Pickleball, Free, Spots are limited. Register today! Try your hand at Pickleball–the fastest growing sport around, for free! See what the pickleball buzz is all about. We’ll bring the equipment and set up the teams–you bring the energy!

11am-7pm: Summer Fun on the Water, Ages 18+, $5 Off, Prices Vary by Boat, 1-Hour Boat Rentals, Book today – $5 discount applied automatically!

Enjoy row boating or kayaking on Brooklyn’s only Lake! Rent a rowboat or a kayak for up to two people at a time. Walk up boating reservations will also be available.

12pm–3pm, Arts + Crafts Tables, FreeEnjoy arts and crafts activities for family-friendly fun, and even take your creative creations home with you! Craft activities are first-come first-served.

12pm-4pm - Roller Skating - Free Rink Admission + $10 Skate Rentals, Spots are limited. Register today!

Let the good times roll with roller skating fun for all ages. Please note there are a limited number of walk-up roller admission spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

4:30pm-5:30pm: Try Floorball - Ages 16+, Free, Spots are limited. Register today!

Learn to play Floorball: just like hockey, but without the skates! Learn the basics of floorball – from passing, running, ball control and more.

As part of their new Made by Me campaign, SodaStream is celebrating bold flavor and self-expression with a nationwide search for the most unhinged sparkling drink recipe in America with $10,000 on the line to find it.

To bring the chaos to life, SodaStream is popping up in New York City with a high-energy, interactive experience and you’re invited to test out the wildest sparkling creations in real life. From DIY drinks and a mixology-style bar to live DJs and personalized bottles, this pop-up is all about celebrating flavor without limits.

Details:

• Thursday, August 7th: Pier 76: 408 12th Ave West, New York, NY 10018, 2:30 – 8pm

• Friday, August 8th: Pier 84: 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, 12 – 7pm

• Saturday, August 9th: Pier 84: 555 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036, 12 – 7pm

Join us to revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. The Public’s Associate Artistic Director and Resident Director, Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali directs this joyful romp welcoming all of New York back to the magic of Central Park’s beloved theater. Be there when the stage lights turn on again at The Delacorte—a New York City classic—with this high-powered production of the Bard’s classic comedy. 

The cast for Free Shakespeare in the Park’s TWELFTH NIGHT currently includes b (Antonio), Bill Camp (Sir Toby Belch), Khris Davis (Orsino), Peter Dinklage (Malvolio), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Andrew Aguecheek), Junior Nyong’o (Sebastian), Lupita Nyong’o (Viola), Sandra Oh (Olivia), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Maria), and Moses Sumney (Feste). Complete casting and a design team will be announced prior to the start of the run this summer.

After 62 years as the home of Free Shakespeare in the Park, The Delacorte Theater was due for a major makeover. When the theater reopens this summer for this TWELFTH NIGHT, it will be more welcoming, more accessible, and more sustainable than ever before.

Tree Hut will be hosting a Scrub Shop Pop-Up in NYC on August 8th and 9th!

Guests are invited to dive into a multi-sensory world of texture, scent, and glow—where you can scoop, mix, and explore Tree Hut’s beloved body scrubs like never before. This immersive pop-up is all about self-care, creativity, and fun, offering an indulgent escape where skincare meets sensory delight.

The pop-up will be free and open to the public, from 11am to 7pm both days.

Welcome to the NoMad Jazz Festival, premiering in one of NYC’s most iconic live, work, play neighborhoods.

Jazz is coming home to NoMad with a weekend of unforgettable live music, family fun, and community vibes in Madison Square Park, our own unforgettable urban oasis.

The inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival will feature headliners like Lizz Wright, Ravi Coltrane, the Roy Hargrove Big Band, and more — plus dance-worthy sets, tap performances, morning kids’ programming, and pop-up cultural moments.

Just bring a blanket — no tickets needed. Come spend an hour or spend the day.

Presented by The NoMad Alliance in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, Flatiron NoMad Partnership, and Madison Square Park Conservancy.

Hours:

Family Programming: 9am-1pm

Festival: 1-8pm

Guinness and Van Leeuwen are serving up lovely days by the scoop by churning out their new collab - the Lovely Day for a Guinness ice cream! 

Inspired by the iconic “Lovely Day for a Guinness” ads of the 1950s, this deliciously unique collaboration offers a new way to enjoy everyone’s favorite stout by combining Van Leeuwen’s ultra-creamy ice cream with the bold flavor of Guinness stout mixed with rich chocolate chunks – so whether you sip or scoop your Guinness, lovely days are ahead all summer long.

But don’t take it from us, Guinness and Van Leeuwen are teaming up to make your August a little sweeter by popping up in New York City to offer free samples of the Guinness x Van Leeuwen limited-edition “Lovely Day for a Guinness” flavor, served alongside tiny pours of Guinness Draught while supplies last! 

 Guinness x Van Leeuwen Pop Up Locations

• Van Leeuwen Williamsburg Store (204 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249): 8/12 from 5-7 pm

• Astor Place: 8/14 from 12-8 pm (a Van Leeuwen x Guinness branded ice cream truck will be parked curbside in the area serving ice cream only)

From Monday, Aug. 18 to Saturday, Aug. 23, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center grounds will once again be free and open to the public. Fans can experience a dynamic lineup of featured events and family-friendly activities, all centered around the US Open Qualifying Tournament.

You can also elevate your experience by registering for a free Fan Access Pass today.

Whether you’re watching the sport’s next biggest stars in the US Open Qualifying Tournament, enjoying tennis’s biggest legends—past and present—team up for a thrilling exhibition, or dancing the night away, join us for an exciting lineup of Fan Week events that will entertain fans of all ages.

The Met’s 16th Summer HD Festival features ten thrilling performances from the company’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions—plus a special film screening of the Oscar-nominated biopic Maestro, co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center and Netflix.

The free showings run from August 22 to September 1, with approximately 2,500 seats set up in front of the opera house each night. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance tickets or reservations are required.  The Met’s HD Festival presentations will include full open captions.

Friday, August 22, 8PM
Maestro (2023)
A co-presentation with Film at Lincoln Center and Netflix
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan star in the Academy Award–nominated biopic about the legendary American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre.
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Saturday, August 23, 8PM
Verdi’s Aida
Michael Mayer’s spectacular new production of Verdi’s epic drama brings the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt to life with intricate projections and dazzling animations.
Original transmission: January 25, 2025
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes

Sunday, August 24, 8PM
Beethoven’s Fidelio
Filled with glorious music and celebrating the ideals of liberty, justice, and human dignity, Beethoven’s only opera features a star-studded cast in the Met’s striking, modern-day production.
Original transmission: March 15, 2025
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Monday, August 25, 8PM
Strauss’s Salome
Strauss’s riveting adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play receives an illuminating new production that explores the darkest shadows of the mind.
Original transmission: May 17, 2025
Approximate running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Tuesday, August 26, 7:30PM
Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro
A dynamic young cast stars in Mozart’s comic masterpiece, packed with hilarious hijinks, glorious melody, and sharp social commentary.
Original transmission: April 26, 2025
Approximate running time: 3 hours

Wednesday, August 27, 8PM
Jeanine Tesori’s Grounded
Tony Award–winner Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera centers on a servicewoman’s struggle to balance family, career, and the psychological toll of modern warfare.
Original transmission: October 19, 2024
Approximate running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes 

Thursday, August 28, 7:30PM
Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann
Offenbach’s sumptuous fantasy follows the tormented poet E. T. A. Hoffmann as he recounts three catastrophic love affairs, in an evocative production by Broadway’s Bartlett Sher.
Original transmission: October 5, 2024
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 55 minutes

Friday, August 29, 8PM
Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas
Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez, Daniel Catán’s enchanting tale follows an opera diva in search of her long-lost love.
Original transmission: December 9, 2023
Approximate running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Saturday, August 30, 8PM
Puccini’s Tosca
Soaring melodies, searing passion, and a volatile diva: No story is more operatic than Tosca, and no opera is more thrillingly dramatic than Puccini’s fiery classic.
Original transmission: November 23, 2024
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Sunday, August 31, 7:30PM
Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini’s ever-popular comedy features a stellar cast in Tony Award–winner Bartlett Sher’s madcap staging.
Original transmission: May 31, 2025
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes

Monday, September 1, 8PM
Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West
Set during the California Gold Rush, Puccini’s sweeping romance tells the tale of a gunslinging saloon owner caught between the law and her bandit lover.
Original transmission: October 27, 2018
Approximate running time: 2 hours, 25 minutes