Sports and Art Tour in New York You Can't Miss
New York’s season of culture and sport
Few cities bring together more world-class moments over a short space of time than New York in the fall. It's the perfect destination for travellers who plan their journeys around unforgettable experiences, a travel trend recent Priority Pass research shows is continuing to grow.
“There’s a shift underway in how people travel. Increasingly, travellers are building trips around their passions, rather than choosing a destination first,” says Christopher Ross, chief brand officer at Collinson International.
Whether you're planning an art tour or want to catch the best sports in New York, this autumn is one of the Big Apple's most exciting seasons. With curated planning and Priority Pass to smooth the way, you’ll be making your way from the US Open to Fashion Week to The Armory Show like a local.
Experience more than just tennis
The most attended of the Grand Slams, the US Open tennis championship, running late August into September, is set to raise the bar even higher, and not only for the tennis brilliance.
What sets the US Open apart is its energy, and nowhere is that more apparent than during the night sessions at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Under the lights, with New York’s skyline as the backdrop and a crowd that treats every point like a personal event, tennis becomes something closer to theatre. The city brings its full personality to the stands: vocal, knowledgeable and invested in every rally.
Get ahead of the fashion curve
For those with a love of fashion of the more literal kind, New York Fashion Week sends the city's already elevated style into overdrive each September, when designers, celebrities and influencers descend for the Spring/Summer 2027 shows.
Aficionados will be eagerly anticipating the collections of US favourites like Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Khaite, Proenza Schouler and veteran Tommy Hilfiger, who will stage a takeover of The Plaza Hotel to show his Spring 2027 collection for his return to fashion week.
While most of the shows are invite-only, independent platforms such as The Bureau Fashion Week host ticketed, open-access shows and experiences at historic venues such as Gotham Hall. New York Fashion Week tickets for open events can be found on the official website, as well as the schedule. And of course, you can also soak up the city’s renowned meeting style.
Discover a different perspective on art
Widely considered one of the world’s leading art capitals, New York has more galleries than you could feasibly cover on a single visit – but don’t let that dampen your enthusiasm.
As the unofficial opening of New York’s autumn art season, The Armory Show (24 to 27 September) draws the international art world to the Javits Center. Yet some of the most memorable discoveries happen beyond the exhibition halls, as galleries, installations and creative events bring fresh energy to neighbourhoods across the city.
New York rewards those who come prepared. Before the city’s pace sweeps you up, let Priority Pass help you arrive feeling relaxed and ready for what lies ahead. Skip the airport queues and book Meet & Assist through the Priority Pass App. You’ll be greeted upon arrival and guided to where you need to be, so you can save time and energy for your Big Apple adventure