How to plan your OHNY Weekend
On October 16-18, the 2026 OHNY Weekend unlocks the doors to more than 300 sites across the five boroughs, offering unparalleled access to the variety of ways New Yorkers live, work, play, and create community.
Check out the full festival lineup and read on for tips on how to navigate, plan, and make the most of your OHNY Weekend.
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center
Credit: Alexander SeverinCan I just show up?
At Drop-In locations: Yes!
More than half of festival destinations are Drop-In. No tickets are needed at 158 places—you can just show up! Embrace spontaneity, endure the occasional line (unless you have a Weekend Passport), and discover something new. Peek inside archives and artist studios, go behind-the-scenes at manufacturing spaces, hear from architects, curators, and more, all for free.
At Ticketed locations: No.
Some festival locations are Ticketed for capacity or security reasons. Tickets are required to attend these tours. Most tickets are $7, available first-come, first-serve, and will be released at the same time for everyone: Friday, October 2 at 12 PM ET. Demand is high, and tickets always sell out quickly. More than 10,500 tickets are available this year.
Where do I start?
Use the filters at the top of the lineup page to help you find the places that interest you most. View destinations by access type, date, location, and more. Save your favorites using the My List feature.
Date and Time
We know New Yorkers are busy—filter by day and time of day to find experiences that best fit your schedule.
Borough
The festival spans all five boroughs, with lots of free and fun options in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island.
Accessibility
Use accessibility filters to find sites that provide the accommodations you need, including wheelchair access, restrooms, all ages sites, and multilingual visitor resources.
New or Returning
There are more than 110 new experiences this year! Even the most seasoned Open House New Yorker can find something they haven't seen. This year, some sites are opening their doors again after several years away—so be sure to check out returning sites as well.
Collections
Eight curated collections of festival destinations spotlight themes and neighborhoods worthy of a deep dive.
Neighborhood
Use the Map feature to find neighborhood clusters and plan a route—it's also mobile-friendly for finding nearby sites on the go. Or use the search text box to find destinations in a particular neighborhood.
I need more help.
Read up.
Find the answers to more questions about ticketing, site policies, and using the website on our Visitor FAQs page. If you have a question not answered there, get in touch with us at info@ohny.org.
Pick up a festival passport!
Lots of popular Drop-In picks on your list? A Weekend Passport gets you + a friend expedited access at sites that do not require tickets. Plus, receive concierge services to help you plan your festival experience.
Proceeds from Passports support OHNY Weekend.
The 2026 OHNY Weekend is made possible with support from Bloomberg Connects. Public support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. Additional support is provided by the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, TD Bank, Brooklyn Army Terminal & MADE Bush Terminal, New York Building Foundation, NYC Ferry, Mark Diffley, The Harnish Foundation, KPF, PwC, the Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation, and M&T Bank.
Top photo: MADE Bush Terminal. Credit: Take Out Creative.
