Things to Do in New York This Weekend: Oct 2–4

Things to Do in New York This Weekend: Oct 2–4 City Guides
Broadway dominates the weekend with Wicked, Hamilton, and The Lion King, while jazz, comedy, and alternative rock fill the smaller stages across the city.

Wollman Rink at Central Park hosts We Belong Here, a three-day electronic music festival featuring Meduza, Ben Bohmer, and Bob Moses, transforming the iconic venue into a dance floor under October skies. But New York’s weekend stretches across every genre and scale: Broadway’s biggest productions share the spotlight with intimate jazz sets, stand-up comedy, and rock venues packed with emerging talent.

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We Belong Here Central Park: Electronic Music Festival

Fri, Oct 2, 3:30 AM · Wollman Rink at Central Park · from $714

Meduza, Ben Bohmer, and Bob Moses converge at Wollman Rink for a three-day electronic music celebration. This is dance music for the city’s most iconic outdoor space, blending house, techno, and progressive beats under the October sky.

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Harry Potter and The Cursed Child

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Lyric Theatre – New York · from $128

The theatrical event that redefined what stage magic can do returns to the Lyric Theatre. Two parts, one unforgettable night—this is immersive storytelling at Broadway’s highest level.

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Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · from $300

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s cultural phenomenon remains the most sought-after ticket in theater. Hip-hop, history, and heart collide in a show that changed Broadway forever.

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The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Minskoff Theatre · from $139

Julie Taymor’s visual masterpiece brings the Pride Lands to life with puppetry and stagecraft that still astonishes after three decades. A rite of passage for any theater lover.

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Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · from $110

The untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West soars with Schwartz’s soaring score and Menzel’s iconic performance. This is Broadway spectacle that justifies every penny.

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Paula West at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Dizzys Club Coca-Cola · from $90

A master vocalist brings her sophisticated jazz interpretations to the intimate stage at Lincoln Center’s jazz club. West’s phrasing and emotional depth make every set feel like a private concert.

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Catherine Russell at Rose Theater

Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · Rose Theater at Lincoln Center · from $61

The celebrated jazz vocalist performs at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, delivering interpretations of standards and contemporary pieces with warmth and precision. Her voice carries decades of musical wisdom.

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Mo Amer at Radio City Music Hall

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Radio City Music Hall · from $55

The Palestinian-American comedian brings his sharp, observational humor to one of New York’s most storied venues. Amer’s comedy mines identity, politics, and the absurd with equal skill.

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DeRay Davis at City Winery

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · City Winery – New York City · from $70

The stand-up comedian performs at City Winery’s intimate New York location, delivering the kind of high-energy comedy that has made him a festival favorite. His sets blend storytelling with rapid-fire punchlines.

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Julia Wolf at Irving Plaza

Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · Irving Plaza · from $118

The experimental pop artist takes the stage at Irving Plaza with her genre-defying sound that blends R&B, electronic, and avant-garde production. Wolf’s live shows are immersive sonic experiences.

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Book early—Broadway shows and the We Belong Here festival fill quickly. Check venue websites for exact showtimes and any last-minute additions to the weekend lineup.