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
Cheeky Adult Wipe Campaigns
goodwipes Launched a OOH Campaign at the 2025 NYC Marathon
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Visual Show-Inspired Displays
Saks Fifth Avenue Transforms its NYC Flagship for Just Like That
K-Beauty NYC Stores
Fwee Opens its First U.S. Store in SoHo
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
Branded Express Buses
The Ordinary Bus Supports Accessible Travel in Brooklyn
Branded Photo Exhibits
Blu Dot’s Field Trip Photography Celebrates Minneapolis at NYCxDESIGN
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
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
Artist-Curated Restaurant Lists
Google Maps x Service95 Dua's Lists Pinpoints Hotspots
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
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Cinematic Metanarrative Bag Campaigns
Balenciaga's 'A New York Minute' Film Stars Sarah Pidgeon
Global Retrospective Exhibitions
NIGO: From Japan with Love opens at London’s Design Museum
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
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
Immersive Retail Pop-Ups
The SKYLRK NYC Pop-Up Debuts SKYLRK AUDIO in Manhattan
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Green Accent Streetwear
Hidden NY x A Bathing Ape Includes Bape Sta and Apparel Capsule
Nature-Centered City Campaigns
Visit Seattle Launches 'Mother Nature’s City'
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
Nba Transit Collectibles
The 34th Street Penn Station Recreates a Knicks-Themed Subway Entrance
Limited Collaborative Streetwear
HIDDEN.NY x UGG Classic Boot Becomes Prize in Citywide Contest
Urban Metropolis-Inspired High-End Fashion
The Gucci NY Capsule Captures the Ethos of the City
City-Edition Lip Balms
Glossier is Launching a Limited-Edition Balm Dotcom Inspired by NYC
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Reimagined Art Tours
Kayem's There When it Mattered Most Adds Hot Dogs to American History
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
Running Lifestyle Capsules
Bandit Run City Collection Honors the NYC Marathon an Immersive Pop-Up
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
NYC Postcard Purses
The Longchamp x Jeremy Scott Le Pliage Greetings from New York is Playful
Streetwear Collector Events
VANDYTHEPINK Pop-Up Offers Exclusive Apparel and Trading Cards
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Couture Wearable Sculpture Installations
Rei Kawakubo Presents Her NY Solo Showing at Independent
Public Fashion Flag Exhibitions
United Flags of Fashion Reimagines American State Symbols
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Luxurious Mixed-Use Hotel Concepts
Kimpton Era Midtown New York Opens in Manhattan
Satirical Destination Marketing Videos
The Viral Switzerland is Fake is Cheeky and Tech-Driven
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
Consumer Culture Exhibitions
The Momentary Will Present Two Complementary Exhibitions
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
Public Sauna Festivals
Culture of Bathe-ing is Transforming a Waterfront into a Wellness Village
Live Art Creation Events
Secret Walls Has Significantly Expanded Since Its Founding
Hotel-Curated Travel Packages
The 'Dylan Amsterdam' Is Reimagining Urban Vacation Itineraries
Men's Footwear Marketing Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches Stuart Weitzman New York
Late-Night Donut Stores
The Donut Pub in NYC is a 24/7 Destination
NYC Identity-Inspired Retail Cconcepts
Concrete Amsterdam Designs the Inaugural Steve Madden Store
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:
Soccer Shirts Exhibits
The Empire State Building Launched Its Classic Football Shirts Exhibit
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
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Futuristic Museum Exhibitions
The Unnatural History Museum of Singapore Shows Mechanical Creatures
Urban Egg Installations
The Diesel Human-Sized Egg Installations Bring Playful Fashion to Milan
Subway Cabin Makeovers
British Airways NYC Subway Turns Commute into an In-Flight Experience
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
Las Vegas-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Dinner Service New York Debuts the Las Vegas Collection
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
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
Immersive Art Installations
Satellites II by Kojima and Refn takes over Prada Mode NYC
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
Effortless Urban Campaigns
Hailey Bieber Fronts DKNY's Fall 2025 Campaign with Timeless NY Style
Multisensorial Metropolitan Installations
Edge NYC Shares Interactive, City-Inspired Experiences
Surreal Gallery Exhibitions
Glass Slipper by Ariana Papademetropoulos is at Thaddaeus Ropac Paris
Urban Activewear Activations
The Merrell Get Outside Activation Took Over Union Square
Football Archive Galleries
Home of Football Show Historic Memorabilia Beneath New York's High Line
Artist Hometown-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch the Gazelle City Series
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Mobile Creator Experiences
Nikon Connects Creators Through Interactive Multi-City Events
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Seasonal Reservation Street Installations
Uber UK Launches 'Reserve' by Mother
Slumber-Party-Themed Hotel Events
Moxy Hotels x Chloe Fineman Present the 'Bedtime Stories' Series
Neighborhood-Specific Pop-Up Events
Cabbagetown BIA Spotlights Around the World in Cabbagetown
Indoor Art Playgrounds
The Playground is an Interactive Show at the National Building Museum
Comprehensive Hotel Renovations
The M Social Hotel New York Downtown is Open for Business
Community-Driven Collectives
The Girls NYC is a Studio that Brings Together Women and More
Multimedia Art Exhibitions
Harmony Korine's Perfect Nonsense Opens at ICA Miami Exhibition
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
Pop Art Retrospective Exhibitions
The Roy Lichtenstein: Like New is an Art Exhibition
Whimsical Winter Village Attractions
The Newark Winter Village is Festive Entertainment Option
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
Marketplace Showrooms
StockX Combines Shopping, Seller Services and Community Events in New York
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
Los Angeles Photo Books
24h Los Angeles – 10 Year Anniversary Edition Expands Original Release
Global Art Exhibitions
Keith Haring: a World in Motion Traces the Artist’s International Work
High-Profile Festive Marketplace
Naturally New York Launches the Second Annual Holiday Bazaar
Retrospective Art Exhibitions
Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Spans Seven Decades of Artistic Practice
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Elevated Summertime Rooftop Destinations
Creatures Rooftop Offers an Urban NYC Escape
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
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