NYC is expensive. We’re not.

The name says it all: FreeShows is your go-to guide for everything happening in New York City that won’t cost you a dime. And we mean actually free — no catch, no hidden fees.

Our platform is community-driven, and anyone can share an announcement. We feature detailed listings for free concerts, free exhibitions, free tours, and sporting events where no ticket is required. Whether you're looking for a neighborhood movie night or theater shows for free, if it's happening in the five boroughs, it belongs here.

With FreeShows, you’ll always know exactly where to go in New York without spending a cent.

Upcoming events

Today until Aug 09, 2026  11:00 AM-06:00 PM

Webinar “Effortless Until Now: What to do when high-performing kids begin struggling” / Webinars

For parents with high-performing kids who need solutions to help them recover in school and rediscover their happiness and confidence!

Today until Jul 31, 2026 (Fri, Sat)  08:00 PM-10:00 PM  J Kennedy’s

Weekly Live Music at J Kennedy’s / Concerts

Catch awesome live tunes and good vibes at J Kennedy’s — the latest and greatest pub in midtown! 8 to 10 pm every Friday and Saturday.

Today until Jul 18, 2026 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)  12:00 PM-07:00 PM  Yabu Pushelberg

Exhibition “Don’t Stop. Stand Up” / Exhibitions

Don’t Stop. Stand Up! is an exhibition exploring LGBTQIA+ identity, activism, and resilience in response to HIV/AIDS through photography, archival works, cultural artifacts, conversation, and community gathering.

Today until Jul 17, 2026 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)  02:00 PM-06:00 PM

Exhibition “The Age of Now” / Exhibitions

A lyrical and existential journey through contemporary art. A landmark group exhibition hosted at Sofy Gallery, New York City.

Today until Dec 31, 2026 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)  11:30 AM-06:00 PM  American Folk Art Museum

Exhibition “Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States” / Exhibitions

Mounted during the celebration of the United States semiquincentennial, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States draws from the American Folk Art Museum’s rich collections to explore links between vernacular art and the construction of an American sense of self.

Today  04:00 PM-05:00 PM

250 Years of Independence at Total Wireless — Utica Ave / Festivals

Join us at Total Wireless — Utica Ave to celebrate 250 years of independence with fun, deals, and good vibes!

Today until Jul 20, 2026 (Mon, Fri)  07:00 PM-09:30 PM

The Power of Effective Communication Workshop / Workshops

Learn the secrets of how to communicate with anyone, anywhere — whether you’re speaking to a large audience or having a one-on-one.

Today until Jul 03, 2026 (on Fri)  07:30 PM-11:00 PM  Enoteca

Concert “Cozy Piano Vibes with Grigorii Palamarchuk” / Concerts

Kick back and let some smooth piano tunes set the perfect chill mood for your day.

Today until Oct 02, 2026 (on Fri)  07:00 PM-11:00 PM  Time Out Market New York

Game Night Fridays at Time Out Market / Workshops

Game Night Fridays are back at Time Out Market!

Today until Aug 01, 2026 (Fri, Sat)  01:00 PM-05:30 PM

Exhibition “Faint Impressions” / Exhibitions

Welcome to our exhibition. This self-guided exhibit is open to the public with QR codes that help the viewer understand. Join us and watch.

Today until Jul 05, 2026  10:00 AM-05:30 PM  Brooklyn Bridge Park

2026 NYC Independence Weekend Vendors Market / Fairs

Explore cool finds and tasty bites at the 2026 NYC Independence Weekend Vendors Market—fun in the city!

Today until Dec 25, 2026 (on Fri)  06:00 PM-07:30 PM

Financial Literacy & Income Opportunity Webinar / Webinars

Join our free webinar on financial protection, wealth building & income opportunities. The Zoom link will be sent 1 hour before the event.

Today until Dec 31, 2026  01:00 PM-01:30 PM

Webinar “Therapeutic Parenting: A whistle stop tour” / Webinars

This is a free webinar for the general public. Researched and evidence-based practical strategies to manage and support children’s behaviour.

Today until Sep 13, 2026 (Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)  11:30 AM-06:00 PM  American Folk Art Museum

Exhibition “Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists” / Exhibitions

Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists provides an innovative focus on artistic self-representations of the twentieth century as well as contemporary works, addressing for the first time how formally untrained artists have identified, imagined, and depicted themselves as “capital-A Artists.”

Tomorrow  01:00 PM-02:00 PM  Long Gallery Harlem

An Afternoon of Live Painting with Artist Daniel J. Watts / Workshops

Join us for an afternoon of live painting with artist Daniel J. Watts, featuring his signature freestyle dance-painting technique.

Tomorrow  12:00 PM-01:00 PM  RU House on Governors Island, Colonels Row #404B

RU Workshop “Reflecting on Migration Through the Visual Arts” / Workshops

An interactive workshop, in which participants will explore examples of visual artwork that amplify migrant rights and immigration justice.

Tomorrow until Nov 01, 2026 (Sat, Sun)  11:00 AM-06:00 PM

Court Square Market / Fairs

Outdoor market in LIC with makers, vintage, food & live jazz. Steps from Court Square. Every Saturday & Sunday, 11–6. Free entry.

Tomorrow until Dec 26, 2026 (on Sat)  10:30 AM-11:30 AM  Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Free HIIT Workout Class — Strong Nation / Sports events

Join us for a free Strong Nation workout — get a great sweat, make new fitness friends!

Tomorrow until Sep 12, 2026 (on Sat)  03:00 PM-05:00 PM  Brooklyn Bridge Park

A Walk In Brooklyn Bridge Park / Tours

Looking for some company while enjoying nature? Join the park walk and connect.

Tomorrow until Sep 25, 2026  10:00 AM-12:30 PM  Bryant Park

NYC Free Walking tour in Midtown Manhattan / Tours

Learn the secret messages behind the most iconic buildings in NYC and the people who made the US become a world economic powerhouse.

Tomorrow until Sep 05, 2026 (on Sat)  10:00 AM-11:00 AM  Domino Park

Summer Fitness Series / Sports events

Domino Park is back with our free fitness classes every Saturday on the flex field! Featuring local fitness studios and professionals.

Tomorrow  12:00 PM-01:00 PM  Exchange Place

Jersey City 4th of July Festival & Fireworks / Festivals

Join us for the ultimate Jersey City 4th of July FOOD FESTIVAL on July 4th, 2026, starting at Noon!

Tomorrow until Aug 01, 2026 (on Sat)  01:00 PM-04:00 PM  Peck Slip Social

Concert The Glenn Crytzer Quartet / Concerts

Have brunch at Peck Slip Social with Glenn Crytzer and his Quartet, featuring American Songbook classics from the Jazz Age and Swing Era.

Tomorrow until Aug 22, 2026 (on Sat)  10:00 AM-11:30 AM

The Introvert Advantage Webinar / Webinars

Calling all Introvert Entrepreneurs. It’s time you communicate your business with clarity and confidence. Join for a free 90-minute training.

Tomorrow until Dec 26, 2026 (on Sat)  08:30 AM-09:30 AM  Fort Tryon Park Margaret Corbin Circle Heather Garden Entrance

Forest Fitness / Sports events

Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!

July 5, 2026 until Dec 27, 2026 (on Sun)  09:00 AM-10:00 AM

New York Flyers Run Club — Sunday Morning Group Run / Sports events

Train, make friends, stay in shape, and have fun! Come join us Saturday morning for a loop around Prospect Park.

July 5, 2026 until Sep 13, 2026 (on Sun)  05:00 PM-08:00 PM  The Hutton Bar and Grill

Live Music: Irish Music Session Every Sunday at The Hutton / Concerts

Join us at The Hutton for a lively Irish session every Sunday! Get ready to tap your feet to traditional Irish tunes.

July 5, 2026 until Dec 27, 2026 (on Sun)  03:30 PM-06:30 PM  Sour Mouse

Free Live Jazz Music — Jam session & Open Mic / Concerts

Every Sunday Jorei Jazz hosts free Live Jazz Jam Session & Open Mic. Starting with Featured Artist Showcase, followed by the Jam & Open Mic

July 5, 2026 until Dec 27, 2026 (on Sun)  08:00 PM-11:00 PM  Moore's Lounge

Jazz Jam session with drummer Winard Harper / Concerts

With the help of Winard Harper, a legendary jazz drummer, Moore’s has become a destination for jazz musicians and jazz enthusiasts.

July 5, 2026 until Dec 31, 2026 (on Sun)  06:00 PM-07:00 PM  pinkFROG cafe

Music Jam Session with Interactive Prompts / Concerts

Live Jam Session every Sunday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Musicians join the stage, audience shapes the music. Creativity rules!

July 5, 2026 until Dec 31, 2026 (on Sun)  07:00 PM-08:00 PM  Lucky

Lucky Live Music / Concerts

Every Sunday. Local, regional, and international artists play this intimate East Village venue.

July 5, 2026  07:15 PM-08:30 PM  The Ripped Bodice

Happily Everyone After Book Club / Literature

The Happily Everyone After book club is led by a friend of the store, Zoë. We read widely across the romance genre.

July 5, 2026 until Nov 22, 2026 (on Sun)  08:00 AM-03:00 PM  Domino Park

Domino Park Greenmarket / Fairs

Shop with your favorite local farmers every Sunday at the Domino Park Greenmarket from!

July 5, 2026 until Jul 26, 2026 (Wed, Sun)  02:00 PM-04:30 PM

Lecture “The power of the subconscious mind” / Lectures

Handle what’s holding you back in life, understand where unwanted feelings and emotions come from, and learn what you can DO about it.

July 5, 2026  05:00 PM-06:00 PM

Traders Lounge — AI Trading Business Webinar / Webinars

Join us online at Traders Lounge to explore cool AI trading hacks and boost your biz game!

July 6, 2026  05:30 PM-06:30 PM  Fort Hancock Museum

Sail250 Talk: Colonial Waters, Coastal Parks / Lectures

Celebrate America 250! Explore unique NPS sites connected by the Atlantic Ocean, with a lecture that brings the parks to life.

July 6, 2026 until Jul 06, 2026 (on Mon)  01:00 PM-02:00 PM

Webinar “Love Problems? Neuroscience Has the Answer” / Webinars

Why you keep repeating the same patterns in love and what your brain is actually doing.

July 6, 2026  07:00 AM-08:00 AM

Webinar “Build An AI-Powered Online Business And Make Money In Less Than 24 Hours!” / Webinars

Jump online and create your AI-powered biz to start making cash in under 24 hours — easy and fast!

July 6, 2026 until Dec 29, 2026 (on Mon)  08:00 PM-09:00 PM  The Rock Church

Free Dance Classes / Courses

Come join us for free dance classes at 8:00 PM — no experience needed.

July 7, 2026  12:00 PM-01:00 PM

Webinar “Introduction To Intellectual Property” / Webinars

This online webinar will introduce the four main areas of intellectual property.

July 7, 2026  07:00 PM-08:00 PM  The Tesdell House

An Evening of Jazz with the Alethiometers / Concerts

Join us for an intimate performance featuring live jazz at The Tesdell House, our historic 1915 brownstone.

July 7, 2026 until Jul 09, 2026 (Tue, Thu)  03:00 PM-06:00 PM  Marriott Vacation Club Pulse

The Sandra Small Experience Concert / Concerts

An intimate evening of soul, sound, and connection. Live music. Crafted cocktails. Food for purchase.

July 7, 2026 until Dec 29, 2026 (on Tue)  06:00 PM-10:00 PM  Sugar mouse

Free Live Jazz Jam / Concerts

The free Jazz Jam is an Extraordinary Live Music Marathon! You’ll be thoroughly entertained in a beautiful, immersive Art setting!

July 7, 2026 until Jul 09, 2026 (Tue, Thu)  04:00 PM-06:00 PM  Sheepshead Bay Branch

English Conversation Group at the Sheepshead Bay Library / Courses

Join other adults who are learning to speak English in this weekly English Conversation Group.

July 7, 2026 until Sep 29, 2026 (on Tue)  06:00 PM-07:00 PM  Hunter's Point South Park

Outdoor Fitness Class with The Trinity / Sports events

Free outdoor workout for beginner to advanced audiences in Hunter’s Point South Park.

July 7, 2026 until Sep 29, 2026 (on Tue)  06:00 PM-07:00 PM  Farley Post Office Steps on 8th Avenue (Moynihan Train Hall)

Class “Fear Free Drawing: How to Draw A Bird” / Courses

Join ’Art on 8th’, free outdoor drawing classes on the Farley Post Office Steps at Moynihan Hall. Hosted by The Art Studio NY.

July 7, 2026 until Jul 21, 2026 (on Tue)  07:00 PM-08:00 PM

Women’s Health Webinar: Overcoming Fibroids, PCOS & Hormonal Imbalance / Webinars

Struggling with fibroids, PCOS, or hormone imbalance? Learn real solutions for balance, energy, and wellness — virtually.

July 8, 2026 until Jul 16, 2026 (Wed, Thu)  01:00 PM-07:00 PM  Galerie Shibumi

Exhibition “1st Generation: Woven Narratives” / Exhibitions

A group exhibition exploring identity, belonging, movement, and cultural inheritance through material, pattern, and storytelling.

July 8, 2026  09:30 PM-10:30 PM

Webinar “Using metacognition to create better content” / Webinars

You sit down to create. You know your topic. You hit publish. And then nothing happens. Here’s how to do it better every time.

July 8, 2026  01:00 PM-02:00 PM

Webinar “Relationship fitness for family life: Parenting together without drama” / Webinars

Free live webinar to help couples find the same page for parenting their children together.

July 9, 2026  06:30 PM-07:30 PM  Robert F. Wagner, Junior Park

Concert “River & Blues: Rebirth Brass Band” / Concerts

From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, Rebirth Brass Band is a Grammy-winning New Orleans institution.

July 9, 2026  08:30 PM-09:30 PM

Rancher Roundtable Webinar / Webinars

Bring your questions, concerns, and learning to a webinar roundtable discussion where you can spend an evening sharing and learning!

July 9, 2026  12:00 PM-01:00 PM

Webinar “Study Medicine/Dentistry Abroad” / Webinars

Join the Medlink Students free webinar on studying Medicine and Dentistry abroad, and have all your questions answered LIVE.

July 9, 2026 until Oct 29, 2026 (on Thu)  10:00 AM-11:00 AM  Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center

Prospect Park Stroller Walk / Tours

Calling all parents + caregivers with children! Join a Prospect Park Alliance Naturalist for a stroll along Prospect Park’s waterways.

July 10, 2026  02:00 PM-03:00 PM

Understanding High Frequency Relationships Live Webinar / Webinars

Relationships play a huge role in our lives, both in love and business, and we must understand them to use them in the highest frequency way.

July 10, 2026  09:00 PM-10:00 PM

Webinar “From Surviving to Thriving” / Webinars

A wellness webinar for working professionals. Learn simple techniques to manage stress, prevent burnout, and improve happiness.

July 10, 2026 until Oct 30, 2026 (on Fri)  10:00 AM-12:00 PM  Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center

Prospect Park Wellness Walk / Tours

Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk.

July 11, 2026  11:00 AM-06:00 PM

Malaysia Festival 2026 (MYFestNY) / Festivals

The biggest Malaysian cultural & culinary celebration on the East Coast — live at Resorts World NYC on 11 July 2026.