10+ Best Websites to Promote Your Event in New York (2026 Guide)

You've planned the event. The venue is booked and the details are set.

Now you need people to show up, in a city with thousands of events every week.

Here are the 10 best places to list your event in New York.

Time Out New York is one of the first places New Yorkers check for things to do.

Listings are free, but editors pick what runs. Each section (art, comedy, nightlife, food and more) has its own email.

Send the venue, dates, times, prices, a short description and a real photo. The deadline is ten days before publication. Get listed.

Best for: arts, comedy, music, nightlife, food events and anything with broad public appeal.

The New York State Council on the Arts runs one form that posts your event on the NYSCA website, the I LOVE NY website and the I LOVE NY app.

It's free, and it carries the credibility of an official state calendar.

Choose from exhibitions, performances, media or family events. Approval can take up to 10 business days. Submit an event.

Best for: arts and cultural events, performances, exhibitions and family-friendly events.

Luma has become the default RSVP page for meetups, startup events and community nights in New York.

Create your event on Luma, then hit Submit Event on the NYC page to get it in front of people browsing the city calendar.

Many NYC community groups also run their own Luma calendars that accept submissions.

Best for: tech meetups, startup events, founder dinners, workshops and community nights.

The Skint is a daily newsletter of free and cheap things to do in New York.

Its readers are actively looking for something to do tonight, as long as it doesn't cost much.

Everything is curated, so not every event gets in. Submit an event.

Best for: free or low-cost events, comedy, talks, screenings, concerts and pop-ups.

Gary's Guide has listed New York tech, startup and digital media events for years, with a popular weekly email.

Sign in and use the Add New Event option to submit your listing.

Best for: tech talks, startup events, investor panels, product meetups and hackathons.

Patch runs local news sites for neighborhoods all over New York, each with its own free events calendar.

Create a free account, find your neighborhood's Patch, and click Post an Event.

It's a simple way to reach people who live a few blocks from your venue.

Best for: local community events, block parties, fundraisers, classes and small business events.

Mommy Poppins is a go-to site for New York parents looking for things to do with their kids.

Use the Submit an Activity link under the Calendar menu to add your event.

For more reach, also send it to Time Out New York Kids.

Best for: family events, kids' classes, school holiday programs and free family activities.

AllEvents pulls in events from many sources and lets organizers list directly. Its New York page gets a lot of traffic from locals and visitors.

Listing takes a few minutes once you sign in.

Best for: conferences, public events, workshops and anything that could draw out-of-town guests.

Eventbrite handles tickets and RSVPs, and its event pages often show up in Google searches for things to do in NYC.

It's free to list free events. Paid events pay a fee per ticket.

Best for: ticketed events, workshops, conferences and anything that needs registration.

Meetup has thousands of active New York groups, from running clubs to language exchanges to product managers.

Start your own group or partner with an existing one so your event goes straight to members who already care about the topic.

Best for: recurring events, hobby groups, professional communities and social meetups.

NYC Parks requires a special event permit for most events with more than 20 people. Apply at least 21 days ahead.

Hold off on advertising until the permit is approved.

You don't need to be on every site. But you should be on at least three that fit your audience.

A good starting stack: Eventbrite or Luma for RSVPs, Time Out New York for reach, and one niche site that fits your event.

Tech event? Add Gary's Guide. Free event? Add The Skint. Family event? Add Mommy Poppins. Neighborhood event? Add Patch.

New Yorkers check different places depending on what they're looking for. Every extra listing is another chance to be found.

Listing your event gets people in the door. What happens once they're in the room is a different challenge.

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