Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens hundreds of noteworthy or significant places across the five boroughs to foster discovery and delight for New Yorkers and visitors alike.

On October 20-22, 2023, the 21st annual OHNY Weekend festival will offer a mix of in-person experiences, self-guided explorations, and digital content—inviting you to get an insider’s look at everything from single rooms, studios, factories, and public spaces to entire buildings, blocks, bike corridors, and waterways.

Lottery Process:

In the spirit of being more open, accessible, and inclusive, the 2023 OHNY Weekend festival is 100% free to the public. To replace the first-come, first-serve registration process from previous years, tickets for ticketed locations will be distributed via a lottery system. The lottery opens Tuesday, October 10 at 9am. Participants will have 48 hours to submit their entires. All entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 12 at 9am. Tickets will be distributed through October 16.

Keep in mind: many OHNY Weekend offerings are open access, meaning you can skip the lottery, embrace spontaneity, endure the occasional line, and enjoy public access to 175+ locations across the city.

You can find more info and sign up for the lottery here.

Key Dates:

October 5: Lineup Released to Public

October 10-16: Weekend Lottery

October 20-22: Open House New York