events on Madison

Upcoming Events

FRAGRANCE WEEK ON MADISON AVENUE

Mar 18 - Mar 23

In celebration of International Fragrance Day on March 21, The Fragrance Foundation and the Madison Avenue B.I.D. will present the first Fragrance Week on Madison Avenue, March 18 – 23. Fragrance and fashion boutiques along Madison will join the celebration by offering exclusive events and experiences to create a sensational Madison Avenue Fragrance Week 2025. . . .

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MADISON AVENUE SPRING GALLERY WALK

May 17 10:00 am - May 17 5:00 pm

Join ARTnews and Madison Avenue’s galleries for our annual Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk on Saturday, May17th. This free event invites the public to visit participating galleries, view their exhibitions and attend expert talks led by artists and curators on Madison Avenue & side streets from East 57th to East 86th Streets. Details coming soon!

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Archived Events

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION ON MADISON AVENUE

Mar 6 - Mar 9

The United Nations notes that this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next . . .

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TODAY IS THE DAY! EVERY DAY IS A CELEBRATION – HOLIDAY SHOWCASE WITH SVA

Dec 7 - Jan 24

The School of Visual Arts and the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) have a long relationship due largely to the public exhibitions produced by artist, designer and 3D Design Chair Kevin O’Callaghan and his students, which are frequently on view along the famous street. Past SVA 3D Design–Madison Avenue BID collaborations include “Hemlines From Skylines: Architectural Fashion,” “Obsessorize” . . .

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38th Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue

Dec 7 10:00 am - Dec 7 5:00 pm

A cherished New York City shopping tradition for 38 years, Miracle on Madison on Saturday, December 7, 2024, is the day to fill your holiday gift list as 20 percent of the day’s sales (up to $15,000 per store) will benefit MSK Kids, the pediatric initiatives of The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Enjoy holiday . . .

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MADISON AVENUE FALL GALLERY WALK

Oct 26 11:00 am - Oct 26 5:00 pm

Join ARTnews and Madison Avenue’s galleries for our annual Madison Avenue Fall Gallery Walk on Saturday, October 26th. This free event invites the public to visit participating galleries, view their exhibitions and attend expert talks led by artists and curators on Madison Avenue & side streets from East 57th to East 86th Streets. Pre-registration is required for . . .

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Step Up For Fashion on Madison Avenue

Sep 21 11:00 am - Sep 21 6:00 pm

Benefiting the CFDA Scholarship Fund Scroll down for the list of participating retailers, as well as to learn more about the programming taking place at each store. On Saturday, September 21, participating retailers will produce a Step Up For Fashion “platform style show” with a model in front of their stores at 1, 2 and . . .

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L’Alliance New York’s Bastille Day 2024 Celebration

Jul 14 12:00 pm - Jul 14 5:00 pm

On Madison Avenue, from 59th to 63rd Street L’Alliance New York’s annual celebration of France’s national holiday is the largest in New York City and welcomes over 25,000 people. This year’s fête promises to be bigger than ever with can’t miss cultural programming, a Champagne Party, two film screenings, more than 50 French and local booths, and . . .

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2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership

Jun 13 8:30 am - Jun 13 10:00 am

The Board of Directors of the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District invites you to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:30 AMRoosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College47-49 East 65th Street (between Madison and Park Avenues) Kindly click here to RSVP. We shall discuss past accomplishments, future . . .

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2nd Annual Madison Avenue Design Week

May 16 - May 23

In partnership with the NYCxDESIGN Festival, please join us for the 2nd Annual Madison Avenue Design Week on the Upper East Side with curated experiences, exhibitions, talks, bespoke collection viewings and in-store festivities at our internationally renowned design and home furnishing stores, showrooms and galleries. Programming shall take place on Madison Avenue (and its adjacent . . .

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10th Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week

Apr 30 - May 4

Madison Avenue welcomes watch collectors, connoisseurs and the curious to see the newest exceptional timepieces, and participate in educational sessions, watchmaking workshops and dynamic discussions around the most important topics in the watch world today. The 10th Annual Madison Avenue Watch Week is presented by Women’s Wear Daily, and is organized by the Madison Avenue Business Improvement . . .

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Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk

May 18 11:00 am - May 18 6:00 pm

Join ARTnews and Madison Avenue’s galleries for our Madison Avenue Spring Gallery Walk on Saturday, May 18th. This free event invites the public to visit participating galleries, view their exhibitions and attend expert talks led by artists and curators on Madison Avenue & side streets from East 57th to East 86th Streets. See our listings below for . . .

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