Looking for the best things to do in New York City this week? From blockbuster concerts and Broadway to buzzy art openings, FIFA World Cup fan celebrations and iconic summer festivals, here are SPARK’s 10 can’t-miss picks for the week ahead.

Whether you’re planning a day in the city or making a weekend of it, New York is packed with headline-making concerts, Broadway stars, world-class art, sports and cultural events. From Ariana Grande’s long-awaited return to Brooklyn and Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden to Don Cheadle’s final week on Broadway and a major art opening at Sotheby’s, these are the events lighting up New York City this week, July 14 – 19, 2026.

Music

Ariana Grande: Eternal Sunshine Tour

Tuesday, July 14; Thursday, July 16; Saturday, July 18; Sunday, July 19
Barclays Center | Brooklyn

After a seven-year touring hiatus, Ariana Grande returns to New York with the final performances of her sold-out Brooklyn run. The Eternal Sunshine Tour marks her first New York concerts since 2019 and features songs from her chart-topping album Eternal Sunshine.

Bon Jovi: Forever Tour

Tuesday, July 14; Thursday, July 16; Sunday, July 19
Madison Square Garden | Manhattan

Rock legends Bon Jovi continue their Forever Tour residency at Madison Square Garden, performing a career-spanning set of classic hits alongside music from their latest album.

Noah Kahan: Great Divide Tour

Saturday, July 18; Sunday, July 19
Citi Field | Queens

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan brings his Great Divide Tour to Citi Field for two nights of heartfelt storytelling, folk-pop favorites and one of the summer’s hottest concerts.

Website: https://www.mlb.com/mets/ballpark/events

Broadway

Don Cheadle & Ayo Edebiri in Proof

Final Week
Ethel Barrymore Theatre | Manhattan

Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle makes his Broadway debut alongside Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri in the acclaimed revival of Proof. This is the production’s final week, making it one of Broadway’s hottest tickets before the curtain falls.

Art & Culture

Marina Abramović Brings Immersive Art to NYC in DAYDREAM: AIR BECOMES ART

Opens Wednesday, July 15
Balloon Museum | Manhattan

Internationally acclaimed artist Marina Abramović headlines the opening of DAYDREAM: AIR BECOMES ART, a new immersive exhibition bringing large-scale installations and interactive experiences to New York City. The exhibition invites visitors to step inside imaginative environments where art, technology and sensory experiences collide.

17th/18th International ARC Salon Exhibition Opens at Sotheby’s

Opens Saturday, July 18
Sotheby’s | Upper East Side

One of the week’s most anticipated art openings arrives at Sotheby’s as the internationally acclaimed ARC Salon Exhibition makes its New York debut. Featuring nearly 100 award-winning paintings and sculptures by artists from around the world, the exhibition offers collectors and art lovers a first look at some of today’s leading contemporary realist works.

Sports & Citywide Events

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Fan Zones

Daily Through Sunday, July 19
Multiple Locations | New York City

The FIFA World Cup excitement continues throughout New York City with free official fan zones featuring giant viewing screens, live entertainment, food vendors and family-friendly programming across all five boroughs.

Featured locations include:

• Rockefeller Center
• Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Additional fan zones throughout the five boroughs

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees

This Weekend
Yankee Stadium | Bronx

Two of baseball’s most storied franchises meet in one of the summer’s marquee series. Expect sold-out crowds, celebrity sightings and star power with many of the game’s biggest names taking the field.

Festivals

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast

Through Sunday, July 19
Williamsburg | Brooklyn

Photo: Louie Renna

Photo: Louie Renna

One of New York City’s oldest and most beloved summer traditions returns for its final week. Dating back to 1887, the festival features authentic Italian cuisine, carnival rides, live entertainment and the famed Dancing of the Giglio, when more than 100 lifters carry a towering 70-foot, four-ton structure through the streets of Williamsburg.

Website: https://www.olmcfeast.com

Outdoor Culture

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival

Select Dates This Week
Prospect Park Bandshell | Brooklyn

One of New York City’s signature summer traditions, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! continues with an eclectic lineup of live music, dance and cultural performances under the stars. The beloved outdoor festival has been bringing world-class artists to Prospect Park for more than four decades.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .