> Source: https://happening-nyc.com/festivals-events-in-may > Date: 2026-11-01 # Festivals Events in New York City in May May in New York City means warm-weather energy and a festivals scene that's bursting with fresh options. Get outside for incredible festivals events across Jackson Heights, Staten Island, and beyond as the city comes alive. Whether you prefer outdoor experiences or classic indoor venues in Astoria, this May's festivals lineup offers something for every taste and schedule. **24 events found** ## Events - **[New York Comedy Festival & LN Present: Dave Chappelle Karmageddon](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-ln-present-dave-chappelle-karmageddon-7909416a1c53207f7c0a406c1f5021)** Date: Nov 06 Location: Madison Square Garden, Sun & Ren, 225 W 34th St, New York, NY 10119, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival & LN Present: Dave Chappelle Karmageddon](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-ln-present-dave-chappelle-karmageddon-7909416a1c53207d7c0e42681f5124)** Date: Nov 07 Location: Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza,New York, New York, United States Price: See event page - **[NY Comedy Festival Presents Marc Maron: Yammering into the Void Tour](https://happening-nyc.com/event/ny-comedy-festival-presents-marc-maron-yammering-into-the-void-tour-7909416a1c5323787a08456a1f5120)** Date: Nov 08 Location: Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023-1746, United States, Manhattan Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival - Sarah Sherman and Patti Harrison at Town Hall New York](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-sarah-sherman-and-patti-harrison-at-town-hall-new-york-790d416a1f50277a7c00456f1753247e)** Date: Nov 08 Location: Town Hall New York, 123 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036, United States Price: See event page - **[NYC Autumn Wine & Food Festival](https://happening-nyc.com/event/nyc-autumn-wine-food-festival-7a09416a1f522e76730f486b1d5b237f7d0c)** Date: Nov 07 Location: The Grand Hall at St. Mary's, 440 Grand Street, New York, United States Price: $61.10–$134.60 - **[Autumn Glow Festival - New Rochelle, NY](https://happening-nyc.com/event/autumn-glow-festival-new-rochelle-ny-790e416a1f50277b730b456e1a55257b)** Date: Oct 03 Location: Glen Island Park, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle// 10805, Pelham Manor, United States Price: $16.99–$39.01 - **[HK Hall Halloween The Haunted Festival 2026 | The Haunting of HK Hall](https://happening-nyc.com/event/hk-hall-halloween-the-haunted-festival-2026-the-haunting-of-hk-hall-7a09416a1f51277e790e466c165627797c0a)** Date: Oct 31 Location: HK Hall, 605 West 48th Street, New York, United States Price: $38.10–$81.88 - **[STEM•X Festival 2026](https://happening-nyc.com/event/stemx-festival-2026-7a09416a1f522e777d0d486c1d5123777e0a)** Date: Oct 31 Location: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City, United States Price: $0.00–$0.00 - **[Salsa Weekend Fest (Weekend Pass) with La India](https://happening-nyc.com/event/salsa-weekend-fest-weekend-pass-with-la-india-780b416a1f512e7b7c08476f195a247b)** Date: Nov 07 Location: Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury, NY 11590, US, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Can You Take Our Picture: Now A Silly One](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-can-you-take-our-picture-now-a-silly-one-7a09416a1f522e777c01446c175620787f0b)** Date: Nov 07 Location: Brooklyn Comedy Collective, 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, United States Price: $0.00–$22.17 - **[NY Comedy Festival: Joanne McNally: Pinotphile Netflix Special Taping](https://happening-nyc.com/event/ny-comedy-festival-joanne-mcnally-pinotphile-netflix-special-taping-7908416a1f51257a720942691c552e)** Date: Nov 07 Location: Town Hall, New York, United States Price: See event page - **[4th Annual Fall Festival - Bergen Town Center](https://happening-nyc.com/event/4th-annual-fall-festival-bergen-town-center-7a09416a1f51277e7a09416d1e55257c7301)** Date: Nov 08 Location: Bergen Town Center, Bergen Town Center, Paramus, United States Price: $7.66–$22.44 - **[New York Comedy Festival Presents: Adam Ray](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-presents-adam-ray-7909416a1c53207b730141621a5321)** Date: Nov 06 Location: The Gramercy Theatre, 127 E 23rd St,New York,NY,United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Eric Rahill](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-eric-rahill-790a416a1f5027787b08446c1f572576)** Date: Nov 07 Location: The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Tokyo Kanpai Boys](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-tokyo-kanpai-boys-790a416a1f5027787b08446d1f53267f)** Date: Nov 06 Location: New York Comedy Club - Midtown, 241 East 24th Street, New York, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Moshe Kasher](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-moshe-kasher-790a416a1f5027787b08446c1957247f)** Date: Nov 08 Location: The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Ms. Pat](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-ms-pat-790a416a1f5027787b08446c1954247d)** Date: Nov 06 Location: The Venue On Music Row, 159 W 48th Street, New York, United States Price: See event page - **[RNBLAND - New Jersey RNB Rooftop Festival (1000+ RNB LOVERS)](https://happening-nyc.com/event/rnbland-new-jersey-rnb-rooftop-festival-1000-rnb-lovers-7a09416a1f51277e790b40631e5b2f7a7208)** Date: Nov 07 Location: Lotus, 822 Main Avenue, Passaic, United States Price: $13.28–$79.97 - **[Dia de los Muertos Late Night Celebration](https://happening-nyc.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-late-night-celebration-7a09416a1f51277e790c486f1652227c7208)** Date: Nov 07 Location: 270 Meserole St, 270 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, United States Price: $44.00–$75.85 - **[Fall Family Adventure: Treats and Treasure Hunt on the Trolley!](https://happening-nyc.com/event/fall-family-adventure-treats-and-treasure-hunt-on-the-trolley-7a09416a1f522e777e0f486a1e55247e7b09)** Date: Nov 08 Location: The Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, United States Price: $21.49–$21.49 - **[New York Comedy Festival: Olivia Carter](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-olivia-carter-790a416a1f5027787b08446c1855237f)** Date: Nov 06 Location: The Bell House, 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Alfred Robles](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-alfred-robles-790a416a1f5027787b08446f1b56257b)** Date: Nov 08 Location: The Venue On Music Row, 159 W 48th Street, New York, United States Price: See event page - **[New York Comedy Festival: Drunk Black History](https://happening-nyc.com/event/new-york-comedy-festival-drunk-black-history-790a416a1f5027787b08446f1656257c)** Date: Nov 07 Location: Caveat, 21A Clinton Street, New York, United States Price: See event page - **[Brooklyn FAM's 6th annual flagship festival](https://happening-nyc.com/event/brooklyn-fams-6th-annual-flagship-festival-7a09416a1f51277e7a0f446b1750267b7a08)** Date: Nov 01 Location: Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Drive, Brooklyn, United States Price: $0.00–$0.00 ## Your Guide to Festivals Events in NYC This May May is when NYC's festivals scene truly blossoms, with warm-weather energy driving a packed calendar of events. From established venues in West Village to emerging spaces in Greenwich Village and Park Slope, the variety is unmatched. Many festivals events move outdoors this month, taking advantage of the spring weather. Book popular festivals events early — May is one of the busiest months for NYC's cultural calendar. Whether you're a devoted festivals fan or exploring for the first time, May's lineup has options at every price point. ## Related Pages - [Music Events May](https://happening-nyc.com/music-events-in-may) - [Business Events May](https://happening-nyc.com/business-events-in-may) - [Concert Events May](https://happening-nyc.com/concerts-events-in-may) - [Festivals Events April](https://happening-nyc.com/festivals-events-in-april) - [Festivals Events June](https://happening-nyc.com/festivals-events-in-june) - [Festivals Events Best Today](https://happening-nyc.com/best-festivals-events-today)