Hops & Harvest Featuring Leftover Salmon

September 9 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | FREE
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Bluegrass and beer in the Convention Center Hops & Harvest Festival moving indoors

Hops & Harvest Festival will be moving indoors to the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Please note: Bag policy in effect. No bags larger than 6” x 9” are allowed.

Upcoming Events

Excelsior Con

A Celebration of Gaming & Pop Culture
Sep 26, 2026
10:00
AM ET
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6:00
PM ET
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
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Beginning August 12, 2026
Empire State Plaza Arterial Lane Closure

Beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2026, one westbound lane of the Empire State Plaza’s arterial roadway will be closed for repairs. During the closure, a temporary roadway will be used to bypass traffic beneath the Empire State Plaza. Motorists seeking access to P1 North, P2 North, Visitor Parking (V-Lot), and Swan Street should use the reduced lane in the normal tunnel and follow signage.
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Arterial drone shot for August 2026

2026
Summer at the Plaza is Here!

Summer’s not over yet at the Plaza! Stop by for FREE concerts, festivals, and more in September!
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The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza

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Learn more about events at the Plaza including our seasonal schedules, special events, the historic New York State Capitol, tours, exhibits, the Plaza Art Collection, and more!