New York Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across New York, NY.

Updated: August 7, 2026
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Find 357 events in New York, NY this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 31, with listings updated as of August 7, 2026.

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Upcoming Events: 357
  • May
    01
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs
    Yankee Stadium • 54251 seats
    Yankee Stadium
    location10451, One East 161st Street  Bronx, NYlocation10451, One East 161st Street Bronx, NY, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $421Tickets Available: 79
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  • May
    01
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Tosca
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location10023, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza  New York, NYlocation10023, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $291Tickets Available: 903
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  • May
    01
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Paddington - The Musical
    Al Hirschfeld Theatre • 1437 seats
    Al Hirschfeld Theatre
    location10036, 302 West 45th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 302 West 45th Street New York, NY, US
    From $207Avg. price ~ $774Tickets Available: 395
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: All Balanchine
    David H. Koch Theater • 2586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $70Avg. price ~ $626Tickets Available: 52
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Aladdin
    New Amsterdam Theatre • 1702 seats
    New Amsterdam Theatre
    location10036, 214 West 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $88Avg. price ~ $183Tickets Available: 614
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Lyric Theatre - New York • 1938 seats
    Lyric Theatre - New York
    location10036, 213 W 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 213 W 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $107Avg. price ~ $335Tickets Available: 92
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Dolly - A True Original Musical
    St. James Theatre • 1710 seats
    St. James Theatre
    location10036, 246 W. 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 246 W. 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $238Avg. price ~ $421Tickets Available: 54
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    OFF-BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Little Shop of Horrors
    Little Shop of Horrors
    Westside Theatre Upstairs • 299 seats
    Westside Theatre Upstairs
    location10036, 407 West 43rd St  New York, NYlocation10036, 407 West 43rd St New York, NY, US
    From $112Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 263
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    The Book Of Mormon
    Eugene O'Neill Theatre • 1108 seats
    Eugene O'Neill Theatre
    location10019, 230 West 49th Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 230 West 49th Street New York, NY, US
    From $120Avg. price ~ $289Tickets Available: 157
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Evita
    Winter Garden Theatre - New York • 1526 seats
    Winter Garden Theatre - New York
    location10019, 1634 Broadway  New York, NYlocation10019, 1634 Broadway New York, NY, US
    From $118Avg. price ~ $340Tickets Available: 983
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Galileo
    Shubert Theatre - NY • 1460 seats
    Shubert Theatre - NY
    location10036, 225 West 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 225 West 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 1133
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Paddington - The Musical
    Al Hirschfeld Theatre • 1437 seats
    Al Hirschfeld Theatre
    location10036, 302 West 45th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 302 West 45th Street New York, NY, US
    From $245Avg. price ~ $431Tickets Available: 50
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Book Of Mormon
    Eugene O'Neill Theatre • 1108 seats
    Eugene O'Neill Theatre
    location10019, 230 West 49th Street  New York, NYlocation10019, 230 West 49th Street New York, NY, US
    From $120Avg. price ~ $488Tickets Available: 643
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Francesco Piemontesi Plays Rachmaninoff
    David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center • 2738 seats
    David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center
    location10023, 132 W. 65th Street  New York, NYlocation10023, 132 W. 65th Street New York, NY, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $612Tickets Available: 576
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    New York City Ballet: Masters at Work
    David H. Koch Theater • 2586 seats
    David H. Koch Theater
    location10023, 20 Lincoln Center  New York, NYlocation10023, 20 Lincoln Center New York, NY, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $551Tickets Available: 56
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Aladdin
    New Amsterdam Theatre • 1702 seats
    New Amsterdam Theatre
    location10036, 214 West 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $88Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 901
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Dolly - A True Original Musical
    St. James Theatre • 1710 seats
    St. James Theatre
    location10036, 246 W. 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 246 W. 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $239Avg. price ~ $429Tickets Available: 60
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Metropolitan Opera: Otello
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center • 3800 seats
    Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
    location10023, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza  New York, NYlocation10023, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 815
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Harry Potter and The Cursed Child
    Lyric Theatre - New York • 1938 seats
    Lyric Theatre - New York
    location10036, 213 W 42nd Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 213 W 42nd Street New York, NY, US
    From $107Avg. price ~ $352Tickets Available: 134
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    OFF-BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Little Shop of Horrors
    Little Shop of Horrors
    Westside Theatre Upstairs • 299 seats
    Westside Theatre Upstairs
    location10036, 407 West 43rd St  New York, NYlocation10036, 407 West 43rd St New York, NY, US
    From $111Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 111
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Evita
    Winter Garden Theatre - New York • 1526 seats
    Winter Garden Theatre - New York
    location10019, 1634 Broadway  New York, NYlocation10019, 1634 Broadway New York, NY, US
    From $118Avg. price ~ $355Tickets Available: 503
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BROADWAY
    Weekend Event
    Galileo
    Shubert Theatre - NY • 1460 seats
    Shubert Theatre - NY
    location10036, 225 West 44th Street  New York, NYlocation10036, 225 West 44th Street New York, NY, US
    From $85Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 1457
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  • May
    02
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs
    Yankee Stadium • 54251 seats
    Yankee Stadium
    location10451, One East 161st Street  Bronx, NYlocation10451, One East 161st Street Bronx, NY, US
    From $69Avg. price ~ $369Tickets Available: 70
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  • May
    02
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Adventures Of Harold And The Purple Crayon
    Bergen Performing Arts Center • 1370 seats
    Bergen Performing Arts Center
    location07631, 30 North Van Brunt St.  Englewood, NJlocation07631, 30 North Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 1345
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May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across New York and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across New York and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in May

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Al Hirschfeld Theatre
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Bergen Performing Arts Center
Englewood, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Brooklyn Bowl - NY
Brooklyn, NY
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 29, 2027
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Carnegie Hall - Isaac Stern Auditorium
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Citi Field
Flushing, NY
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 07, 2027
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David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center
New York, NY
Arena
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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David H. Koch Theater
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 30
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Eugene O'Neill Theatre
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 36
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Irving Plaza
New York, NY
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 21, 2027
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Kings Theatre - NY
Brooklyn, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 09, 2027
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Lyric Theatre - New York
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Merkin Concert Hall
New York, NY
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 18, 2027
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Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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New Amsterdam Theatre
New York, NY
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 23
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: May 07, 2027
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THEATRE
303 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
28 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
26 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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January
Events in January 2027
930 Upcoming Events
February
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523 Upcoming Events
March
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442 Upcoming Events
April
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386 Upcoming Events
May
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357 Upcoming Events
June
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215 Upcoming Events
July
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170 Upcoming Events
August
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October
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November
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December
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