Manhattan’s fall calendar is stacked with iconic moments across fashion,art, sports, and performance. Get ready to indulge in it all!
US OPEN:
The 2025 US Open will be held over 15 consecutive days for the first time since1968 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. With a stacked men’s field and 98 of the top 99 female players, the tournament promises top-tier action from the start. August 24–September 7
ARMORY SHOW:
Taking place at the Javits Center in NYC, the 2025 edition of the show will feature more than 230 international galleries from35-plus countries, reinforcing its global stature in modern and contemporary art. With immersive installations and city wide Armory Week events, the fair blends market power with cultural impact. September 5–7
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK:
The fashion world flocks to the city that never sleeps as designers unveil their Spring/Summer2026 collections across iconic venues and emerging spaces.Expect a dynamic week of more than 60 runway shows, presentations, and street-style moments, with both established fashion houses and promising newcomers lighting up the calendar. September 11–16
NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL:
The New York Film Festival returns this fall with its signature cinematic buzz and cutting-edge storytelling. Presented by Film at Lincoln Center, the festival showcases a selection of the year’s most anticipated films from renowned actors, directors and producers. September 26–October 1
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:
A favorite on the East End’s fall calendar, the Hamptons International Film Festival blends storytelling with the charm of its coastal setting. Celebrating its 33rd year, the festival brings together actors, filmmakers, and moviegoers for a week of screenings, conversations, and awards honoring emerging talent and global voices. October 3–13
NEW YORK CITY BALLET’S FALL FASHION GALA:
This premier event at the David H.Koch Theater in Lincoln Center mixes the worlds of ballet and high fashion. It features a world premiere by choreographer Jamar Roberts with costumes by Iris van Herpen, along with Gianna Reisen’s Composer’s Holiday and William Forsythe’s Herman Schmerman pas dedeux. October 8
THE STORM KING ART CENTER GALA 2025:
Held at the iconic Rainbow Room in NYC, this event honors artist Arlene Shechet andp hilanthropist John P. Stern, former board chair of Storm King Art Center. Co-chaired by Cathy and Peter Halstead, Eve Yohalem and Nicholas A. Polsky, and Thomas A. and Georgina T. Russo, with Courtney B.Vance as Honorary Chair, the gala supports Storm King’s mission to connect art, nature, and people through transformative experiences. October 8
FGI’S NIGHTOF STARS:
Fashion Group International’s annual Night of Stars returns this October, honoring trailblazers across fashion, beauty, and culture with its signature red carpet and glitzy black-tie gala. Held at thePlaza Hotel, it’s known for drawing top-tier talent, designers, and industry legends for a night of celebration and inspiration. October 20
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