2026 World Cup Watch Experience

Saturday, June 20, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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2026
Summer at the Plaza is Here!

Summer’s heating up, and we’ve got the coolest events headed your way — think FREE concerts, festivals, movies, and more!
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Image of the crowd and stage at the Empire State Plaza

Beginning April 13, 2026
Empire State Plaza Arterial Lane Closure

Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, one eastbound lane of the arterial roadway will be closed for repairs, and a temporary roadway will be used for traffic merging onto I-787 and Routes 9/20. Westbound traffic will not be impacted during this period, and entry to P1, P2, and P3 parking lots will not be obstructed.
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Overhead photo of ongoing construction on the Empire State Plaza's Arterial Roadway, August 2025
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!