New York is truly the city that never sleeps! From nude advertising, to crazy publicity stunts and PETA protests, there is always something going on in NYC.
If you are planning on travelling to the Big Apple any time soon, check out these videos and the slide show for some unusual and unexpected things you could witness in good old New York.
Implications - New York is a mosaic of artistry that spans from music to theater and graffiti art. The influence that the Big Apple has within pop culture and art is unrivaled considering that it's the birthplace of hip-hop and the setting for many famous occurrences.
9 Crazy NYC Sightings
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Nudevertising Music Videos
Matt & Kim Defend Right to Bare All in Public
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Flaming Graffiti
Fire Tagging NYC Street Artists Set Their Graffiti Ablaze
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Subway Hoedowns
The Xylopholks Entertain New Yorkers In Furry Animal Costumes
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Shopping Cart Racing
Idiotarod ‘09 Takes Over New York City
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Controversial Canine Activism
PETA Dresses as KKK To Protest Westminster Dog Show in NYC
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Giant Guerrilla Sing-A-Longs
Thousands Will Recreate Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Super Eggs
Gymnast Luci Romberg Promotes Eggs With Daredevil Stunts
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Interactive Tech Tourism
NYC and Google Create NYCGo.com and Tourist Info Center
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Undercover Glasses Ads
Ray-Ban Brings the Dance Floor to the Streets in 'Disco Ballers'
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Flower-Centric Events
Macy’s Flower Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Surrealist Garden
Creative Ad Responses
Kiehl’s Response to Censorship Embraces Bold Creativity
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
Cheeky Adult Wipe Campaigns
goodwipes Launched a OOH Campaign at the 2025 NYC Marathon
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
K-Beauty NYC Stores
Fwee Opens its First U.S. Store in SoHo
Visual Show-Inspired Displays
Saks Fifth Avenue Transforms its NYC Flagship for Just Like That
Giant Balloon Installations
A Kim Kardashian Balloon Takes Over Times Square for Skims Swim Launch
NYC Culture-Inspired Streetwear
Public Assembly Debuts with Bold Street Staples
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Large-Scale Apéritif Activations
Aperol Kicked Off its 'Summer of Spritz Campaign' in NYC
Limited-Edition City-Inspired Capsules
Marc Jacobs Reimagines 'The City Capsule Collection'
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Racy Lingerie Campaigns
Agent Provocateur Has Unveiled Its Autumn 2025 Promotional Campaign
Artist-Centric Networking Events
Adidas x SNIPES Unveil The NYC Superstar & Empower Artists
Cheeky Burger Billboards
The Habit Burger & Grill Humorously Calls Out Five Guys
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Temporary Public Art Installations
Cj Hendry Held Flower Market 2.0 at the Rockefeller Center
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Playful Creative Design Billboards
Canva Unveils 3D Billboards to Spotlight its Capabilities
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Curated Store Concepts
A New Target Soho Store Opens in New York with Design-First Looks
Luxe NYC Rooftop Bars
HB Rooftop Features an Inventive Cocktail Menu and Skyline Views
Design-Forward Concept Stores
Target SoHo is Immersive, Experiential and Shoppable
Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections
DraftKings' Artist Series Unites Basketball and Art
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
City-Themed Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry’s Back to the City Campaign Celebrates London
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Festival-Ready Celebrity DJ Activations
Absolut Vodka Welcomes Paris Hilton at the House of Cosmo
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Night QSR Campaigns
The Mcdonald’s Night Posters Turn Post-Party Cravings into Glowing Urban Art
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Museum-Collaborative Instant Cameras
Polaroid Presents the Now Generation 3 MoMA Camera Edition
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
Vibrantly Comedic Travel Campaigns
The 'Booking.yeah' Campaign Features The Muppets
Larger-Than-Life Easter Initiatives
The SNICKERS Chicken will Showcase 'SNICKERS Eggs' in NYC
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Nature-Centered City Campaigns
Visit Seattle Launches 'Mother Nature’s City'
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
City-Inspired Airport Lounges
The Capital One Lounge at JFK Captures the Vibrancy of NYC
NYC Wine Windows
Buchette del Vino NYX Brings a Florentine-Style Wine Window to Times Square
Limited Collaborative Streetwear
HIDDEN.NY x UGG Classic Boot Becomes Prize in Citywide Contest
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Urban-Inspired Outwear Campaigns
Moose Knuckles is the 'Pulse of the City' for Fall/Winter 2025
Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
GetYourGuide Debuts a Campaign for Curated Parisian Experiences
Running Lifestyle Capsules
Bandit Run City Collection Honors the NYC Marathon an Immersive Pop-Up
Silk-Forward Retail Experiences
The LILYSILK Concept Store in NYC Offers an Immersive Experience
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Exhilarating Entertainment Venues
Netflix House Unveiled Features for Philadelphia and Dallas
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Immersive Anime Events
The 'ANIME TOKYO NIGHT' Projection will Bring Anime Series to Life
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Luxurious Mixed-Use Hotel Concepts
Kimpton Era Midtown New York Opens in Manhattan
Immersive Studio-Inspired Experiences
The NBC SNL50 Experience will Launch in NYC
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Late-Night Manhattan Lounges
Starchild Rooftop Offers Panoramic Views and Classic Cocktails
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Public Sauna Festivals
Culture of Bathe-ing is Transforming a Waterfront into a Wellness Village
NYC-Inspired Structural Chess Sets
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Playful CHESS NYC Set
Men's Footwear Marketing Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches Stuart Weitzman New York
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Charitable Fashion Shows
Bloor-Yorkville BIA and Collaborators Ran Couture for a Cause:
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Green Tourism-Focused Video Series
Hong Kong Tourism Board Boasts Four Captivating Short Films
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Immersive Art Installations
Satellites II by Kojima and Refn takes over Prada Mode NYC
Regional Tap Water Cans
New York's Famous Tap Water by Nathan's Enhances Hot Dogs Boiled at Home
Carrier Pigeon Campaigns
The Travel Agency's Viral Project Pigeon Spiked Social Media Engagement
Cultural Exhibition Updates
Exhibit Columbus Removes Installation of Semi‑nude Architect Statues
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Las Vegas-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Dinner Service New York Debuts the Las Vegas Collection
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Summer Sunset Pop-Ups
London Essence's Sundown Spots Invite Passersby to Savor Lighter Evenings
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques
Moleskine Debuts Community-Focused Concept Store In Manhattan
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Campaigns
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square
Local Food Discoveries
Streeats Helps You Find Hidden Street Food Gems Recommended By Locals
Mentorship-Focused Visual Arts Educations
Nikon Expands Partnership with NYC salt
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Empowering Shapewear Collections
Popilush Debuted Its Latest Capsule at 'Meet Me in New York'
Effortless Urban Campaigns
Hailey Bieber Fronts DKNY's Fall 2025 Campaign with Timeless NY Style
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Artist Hometown-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch the Gazelle City Series
Reflective Sculpture Exhibitions
Anish Kapoor Presents Mirror Works Installation Across NYC
Community Voices Installation
Unheard Voices Pavilion Spotlights Labor of London’s Night Workers
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Los Angeles Photo Books
24h Los Angeles – 10 Year Anniversary Edition Expands Original Release
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Slumber-Party-Themed Hotel Events
Moxy Hotels x Chloe Fineman Present the 'Bedtime Stories' Series
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Surreal Gallery Exhibitions
Glass Slipper by Ariana Papademetropoulos is at Thaddaeus Ropac Paris
Comprehensive Hotel Renovations
The M Social Hotel New York Downtown is Open for Business
Multimedia Art Exhibitions
Harmony Korine's Perfect Nonsense Opens at ICA Miami Exhibition
Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
côte&ciel's Latest Editorial Campaign is Dubbed Rhythms of Transit
Virtual City Explorers
Citywalki Offers Immersive Virtual Experiences In Over 140 Cities
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Venezuelan Contemporary Art Exhibitions
EL CONSULADO NYC Hosted the KIOSKO Exhibit
Whimsical Winter Village Attractions
The Newark Winter Village is Festive Entertainment Option
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Australian Designer Pop-Ups
WeWearAustralian Opens its WeWearAustralian Soho Store
Public Art Displays
Paul Anthony Smith’s Photographs Appear at 300 City Bus Stops This Summer
Neighborhood Music Series
Bloor-Yorkville Brings Live Performances to Historic Toronto Park
Cultural Japa Pavilions
Japa Valley Tokyo Reimagines Napa Luxury Through Art and Sake
Vibrant City Installations
Craig & Karl Take Over Brisbane Festival with City Pop Art Spectacles
Nightlife Insight Tools
Up 2 Tonight Shows Real-Time Crowd Info To Help Plan Your Night Out
High-Profile Festive Marketplace
Naturally New York Launches the Second Annual Holiday Bazaar
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Elevated Summertime Rooftop Destinations
Creatures Rooftop Offers an Urban NYC Escape
Mardi Gras-Themed Breast Campaigns
Frida Marked Mardi Gras with the Breast Gallery Campaign
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square