The FIFA World Cup is among the coolest Latin things to do in NYC in July 2026. We celebrate our 250th Independence Day.
SUMMER
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
Theme: Radical Joy
Sheila E, Juneteenth, Cindy Blackman Santana, globalFEST
Lena Horne Bandshell
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
June 4 – Sep 19
FREE with a few benefit concerts
Bryant Park Picnic Performances
Live dance, music, theater
Bryant Park Lawn
Midtown South
May 28 – September 11
FREE
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Summer for the City
Comedy, dance, dancing, music, theater, and more
Lincoln Center’s summer festival includes everyone
June 10 – August 8
FREE or Choose-What-You-Pay
SummerStage
Rumsey Playfield Central Park and NYC Parks
May 30 – October
FREE with a few benefit concerts
DANCE
American Ballet Theatre: Don Quixote
Classical ballet | Choreography after Petipa and Gorsky | New staging by Susan Jaffe and Susan Jones — World Premiere
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center
July 6-7, 2026
$30+
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American Ballet Theatre: Sylvia
Classical ballet | Choreography by Frederick Ashton
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center
July 9–11, 2026
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American Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake
Classical ballet | Choreography by Kevin McKenzie after Petipa and Ivanov
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center
July 13–18, 2026
$30+
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FILM
Barrio Triste
Colombian American found-footage crime drama, by Stillz who is Bad Bunny’s videographer, with a score by Venezuelan musician Arca.
In Spanish with subtitles
IFC Center
West Village, Manhattan
Opens Fri, July 10, 2026
$20
Lost Chapters (Los capítulos perdidos)
Venezuelan family drama by Lorena Alvarado where her aging family and her country are mirror images of decline.
In Spanish with subtitles
IFC Center
West Village, Manhattan
Opens Fri, July 24, 2026
Director Q&As: Fri-Sat, July 24-25 after the 7pm screening
$20
FOOD
NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026
Prix-fixe lunch and dinner promotion
Great restaurants across NYC
Reservations open: Tue, July 14, 2026
Dining: July 20 – August 16, 2026
$30/$45/$60 per person options
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Chapines Fest New York
Guatemalan food court with folklore, rock, marimba, and crafts
Industry City Courtyard
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Sun, July 26, 2026 | 1-10pm
$24+
HOLIDAYS
Olokun
Lucumí orisha of the deep sea
July 16
Ezili Dantor
Vodou lwa and 21 Divisiones misterio of motherhood
July 16
Virgen del Carmen
Marian devotion honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel, observed across Latin America with processions, masses, and folkloric dance in Indigenous (Quechua), European (Italian and Spanish colonial), and African (Afro-Peruvian) communities
July 16 (Feast and Chilean national holiday)
Paucartambo Peru July 15-18
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Ogún
Lucumí orisha of iron, war, technology, and work; but also of roads, forests, and hunters.
July 25
Ogun Balenyo
The 21 Divisiones misterio of iron, war, and the warrior spirit. “Yo soy Ogun Balenyo, y vengo de los Olivos…”
July 25
Ogou St. Jacques
Vodou lwa of soldiers and police
July 25
Saint James the Greater (Santiago Apóstol)
The apostle of Jesus became the patron saint of Spain, where his good nature was ignored. As Santiago Matamoros, the Moor killer flashing his sword on horseback, he is the icon of the Spanish Reconquista. In the Americas, as Santiago Mataindios, he is the Indian killer. You would think the Indigenous Peoples and African Descendants of the Americas wouldn’t want anything to do with him, but his feast was one of the safest places to hide their own traditions. So there are many wonderful festivals across the Americas.
July 25
Anaísa Pye
21 Divisiones misterio of love, money, and happiness
July 26
Saint Anne
Catholic mother of Virgin Mary who taught the Virgin to read.
July 26
Santa Marta la Dominadora
21 Divisiones misterio of protection and justice
July 29
Saint Martha
The no-nonsense sister of Lazarus told Jesus to his face that he was late to help her brother, but Jesus raised him from the dead anyway.
July 29
MUSIC
Carolina Mama
Argentine-born Latin alternative singer
With Argentine folk to rap influences
Summer for the City festival
David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center
Thu, July 2, 2026 | 7:30pm
FREE
Louis Armstrong at 125, America at 250
Jazz tribute led by early jazz specialist Sam Chess
Summer for the City festival co-produced with Jazz at Lincoln Center
David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center
Sun, July 5, 2026 | 6pm
FREE
Brazil Day: Alici
Brazilian MPB
Though she is Música Popular Brasileira, her bossa nova is sweet
Summer for the City Festival with Brasil Summerfest
David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center
Thu, July 9, 2026 | 7:30pm
FREE
Sauljaljui
Indigenous Paiwan Taiwanese singer
Taiwanese alternative
Summer for the City festival
David Rubenstein Atrium, Lincoln Center
Fri, July 10, 2026 | 7:30pm
FREE
Shakira: Las mujeres ya no lloran World Tour 2026 – Prudential Center
Colombian pop star in town for the FIFA World Cup
Prudential Center
Newark, New Jersey
Tue, July 14, 2026 | 7:30pm
$121+
Jazz in July: Echoes of Miles
Artistic Director Aaron Diehl celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane centennials with a lineup of all-stars connected to them
92NY
Upper East Side, NYC
July 15-25, 2026
$25+ in-person and streaming
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Shakira: Las mujeres ya no lloran World Tour 2026 – Barclays Center
Colombian pop star in town for the FIFA World Cup
Barclays Center
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Mon-Tue, July 20-21, 2026 | 7:30pm
$150+
Shakira: Las mujeres ya no lloran World Tour 2026 – UBS Arena
Colombian pop star in town for the FIFA World Cup
UBS Arena
Elmont, Long Island
Thu, July 23, 2026 | 7:30pm
$136+
Melanie Martinez: Hades: The Sacrifice
Art pop rock by a Dominican-Puerto Rican New Yorker
Barclays Center
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Thu, July 23, 2026 | 8pm
$51
Tyla
Grammy-winning South African star who took amapiano global
TODAY Show in Rockefeller Center
Fri, July 24, 2026 | arrive before 5am
FREE to both Fan Pass holders and walk ups
ASAP Rocky: Don’t Be Dumb World Tour
Barbadian American rap
Prudential Center
Newark, New Jersey
Sat, July 11, 2026 | 8:30pm
$75+
Daniel Caesar: Son of Spergy Tour featuring Faye Webster
Barbadian Jamaican R&B
Barclays Center
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Thu, July 30, 2026 | 7:30pm
$273+
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
African American hip hop
Barclays Center
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Fri–Sat, July 31–August 1, 2026 | 8pm
$113+
NATIONAL DAYS
US Independence Day
Celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. More…
Venezuelan Independence Day
Celebrates the signing of Venezuelan Declaration of Independence from Spain on July 5, 1811. More…
Argentine Independence Day
Celebrates the Congress of Tucumán declaration of Independence from Spain on July 9, 1816.
Bahamian Independence Day
Celebrates the transfer of power from Great Britain on July 10, 1973.
Bastille Day
The French national day celebrates the storming of the Bastille political prison on July 14, 1789. The start of the French Revolution ended the monarchy, and led to a republic where people govern themselves. It also inspired social and political changes around the world. More…
Colombian Independence Day
Celebrates the signing of the Act of Independence from Spain on July 20, 1810.
Peruvian Independence Day
Las Fiestas Patrias celebrate Peru’s declaration of independence from Spain, on July 28, 1821.
PARADES
International Peruvian Festival 2026 Queen Coronation
Miss Perú New York 2026: Adela Nicole Salas attends
J Nazca Palace
Corona, Queens
Thu, July 9, 2026 | 6pm
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International Peruvian Festival 2026 Floral Altar
Calle Perú (85th St at Northern Blvd
Jackson Heights, Queens
Sat, July 11, 2026 | 6pm or around dusk
FREE
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International Peruvian Parade 2026
37th Avenue from 69th to 87th St
Jackson Heights, Queens
Sun, July 12, 2026 | 12noon
FREE
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Colombian Day Parade
Colombian Day Parade
Desfile Colombiano de Nueva York
Colombian Independence Day celebration
Northern Blvd
69th St to 89th St
Jackson Heights and Corona, Queens
Sun, July 26, 2026 | 12-3pm
FREE
Peruvian Parade Paterson, NJ
Peruvian Parade ~ Gala
Fun networking over cocktails, dinner, and dancing
Vocalist Mauricio Mesones (Bareto)
Westmount Country Club
Woodland Park, NJ
Wed, July 22, 2026 | 6:30pm
$150
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Peruvian Parade ~ Flag Raising
Paterson City Hall
Paterson, New Jersey
Sat, July 25, 2026 | 11am
FREE
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Peruvian Parade Paterson, NJ
Peruvian Independence Day celebration
9am: Main Avenue Passaic/Clifton,
12pm: Arrives in Paterson
3pm: Ends at Peruvian Festival
Sun, July 26, 2026 | 12-3pm
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SPORTS
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Brazil 1, Norway 2
FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Match
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Sun, July 5, 2026
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Spain 2, Belgium 1
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, California (Los Angeles)
Fri, July 10, 2026 | 3pm ET
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Norway 1, England 2
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida (Miami)
Sat, July 11, 2026 | 5pm ET
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Argentina 3, Switzerland 1
FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri
Sat, July 11, 2026 | 9pm ET
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Mets 1986 World Series Rematch Weekend
Mets vs Boston Red Sox
Citi Field
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Fri-Sun, July 10-12, 2026
$20+
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals
France 0, Spain 2
FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, Texas (Dallas)
Tue, July 14, 2026 | 3pm ET
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England 1, Argentina 2
FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia
Wed, July 15, 2026 | 3pm ET
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Place
France vs England
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens, Florida (Miami)
Sat, July 18, 2026 | 5pm ET
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Spain vs Argentina
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Sun, July 19, 2026 | 3pm ET
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Mets vs MLB Champions
Mets vs Dodgers
Citi Field
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Fri-Sun, July 24-26, 2026
$63+
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Mets: Top National League Opponent
Mets vs Atlanta Braves
Citi Field
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Mon, July 27, 2026 | 7:10pm
$21+
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NYCFC: Postseason Rivals
New York City FC vs Toronto FC
Major League Soccer
Yankee Stadium
Concourse, The Bronx
Fri, July 31, 2026 | 7:30pm
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STREET FAIRS
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks
Macy’s 50th / America’s 250th Celebration
Manhattan (West and East Sides), Brooklyn, Queens, New Jersey
Telemundo or NBC: Salt-N-Pepa, Shaboozey
Sat, July 4, 2026 | 9:25pm
FREE with purchase options
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L’Alliance New York Bastille Day Celebration
French culture street fair
Madison Avenue, from 59th to 63rd St
60th St, between Fifth and Park
Sun, July 12, 2026 | 12-5pm
FREE with vendor booths and ticketed presentations
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Festival Calle Colombia
Colombian street fair with artisans, services, and live music
82nd St and 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights, Queens
Sat, June 20, 2026 | 12-7pm
FREE
Festival Independencia Orgullo Colombiano
“Un solo ritmo, un solo corazón: ¡Sí, Sí Colombia!”
Colombian independence festival with live music, crafts, and food
New York Hall of Science
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Sun, July 26, 2026 | 1:30-9pm
$12+
Peruvian Festival Paterson, NJ
Peruvian Independence Day celebration
Market St / Peru Square
Paterson, New Jersey
Sun, July 26, 2026 | 12-8pm
FREE with vendor booths
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THEATER
Pioneering Afro-Puerto Rican Actor
Juano Hernández (1896-1970)
Pioneering Afro-Puerto Rican radio, film, and stage actor (Show Boat) broke barriers by playing complex characters in an era of demeaning caricatures. He set the stage for iconic Black actors to come.
July, 19, 1896