Coming up this month at the World Trade Center: August 2026
Welcome to our monthly blog series that's all about the vibrant and dynamic World Trade Center campus! The WTC campus is a hub of culture, entertainment, and community spirit. Join us as we dive into a world of monthly wonders.
10 Year Anniversary of the Oculus: 10-day celebration with a floral installation, events and pop-ups in the Oculus.
- August 7-17
Oculus Outdoors: Free, outdoor movie screenings on select Thursday and Friday evenings every month this summer:
- August 13, 7pm: Pretty in Pink
- August 14, 7pm: Spy Kids
Wellness Wednesdays: Free, monthly wellness and exercise classes on North Oculus:
- August 19, 6-7pm: Orangetheory Fitness
Live Music Wednesdays: Join us for Sing for Hope’s Live Music Wednesdays at Oculus! Enjoy world-class artists performing jazz, pop, classical, and global beats every third Wednesday, through September 2026. Free and fun for all!
- August 12, 12-2pm: Oculus Floor
Free Music at PAC NYC: Free and open to the public performances
- August 1 at 4:30 and 7pm: Juliet Garrett and the Wheels of Fortune
- August 8 at 7pm: DJ Malik Rio
9/11 Memorial and Museum Public Programming:
- August 2, 4-7pm: New York First Sundays
Kaleidoscope Dance Performance: Multicultural dance performance by a youth group dressed in traditional clothing
- Aug. 30 at 12pm: North Oculus Plaza
Ongoing Events:
Smorgasburg: Fridays from 11am to 6pm, through Sept. 4
Oculus Unplugged: Every Monday and Thursday, 8:30am-7pm on the Oculus floor
WhIsBe Rewind Exhibit: Now through November 2026 on South Oculus Plaza
Did you know?
The Oculus is celebrating its 10th anniversary of fully opening with shops and dining this month. To commemorate, there will be a celebration beginning August 7 through the 17 with various activations and events taking place in the Oculus.
