LIVE IT NY! COMING SOON IN NEW YORK
The magic of Christmas lights up DUMBO with a 25-foot tree, projections, and holiday markets!
From November 9 to December 31, 2026
The Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO celebrates the holiday season with activities for the whole family. Its main attractions include large-format animated projections at six points in the neighborhood, a 25-foot Christmas tree with personalized decorations and the Roebling Rink skating rink, which opens on November 14 next to the Brooklyn Bridge.
The program also includes Christmas markets, shopping tours of local businesses, the opening of artist studios and the traditional tree lighting on December 3. Additionally, the Dumbo Holiday Pass will offer discounts at more than 50 neighborhood establishments.
More information: dumbo.nyc
The Bronx hosts the New York Son Jarocho Festival for the first time
Saturday November 14, 2026
The Bronx Music Hall will host the New York Son Jarocho Festival for the first time, celebrating its 16th edition with a day dedicated to the traditional music of Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho bands and collectives from the East Coast will share their rhythms and traditions, in a meeting that will culminate with a community fandango in which the public will be able to participate with music and dance.
Information and tickets:
Bronx Music Hall
438 E. 163rd St., Bronx, NY
Doors: 12:30 pm | Event: 1–8 p.m.
Tickets: $20
More information and tickets: bronxmusichall.org
México Now Festival celebrates Mexican art, music and literature in New York
November 17–20, 2026
Contemporary Mexican culture comes to New York with the 23rd edition of the Mexico Now Festival, which from November 17 to 20 will offer cinema, music, literature and architecture in different cultural institutions. Activities include the screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, with the presence of the renowned filmmaker; a celebration of Café Tacvba’s album Re and a sound experience with writer Valeria Luiselli.
The festival will also include a meeting on architecture and the environment in Mexico City and a closing concert by the Patricia Brennan Trio, led by the renowned Mexican vibraphonist. Most activities are free, with prior registration.
Information and reservations:
Mexico Now Festival
From November 17 to 20, 2026
Different locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Most events are free; Some activities have a cost.
Programming and reservations: mexiconowfestival.org
