NYC Unicycle Festival 2026
September 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free
The 17th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival brings riders and performers from around the world to New York City for long-distance rides, demonstrations, games, and unusual one-wheel activities.
Saturday and Sunday are the festival’s family days in Jackson Heights. Kids and adults can try unicycling in the learn-to-ride area, watch demonstrations, play games and relays, and see unicycle basketball.
- Free
- All ages and abilities are welcome
- Bring a refillable water bottle and snacks
- Helmets are strongly suggested for participants
- Participation is at your own risk
The full festival runs September 3 through 6, with long-distance rides in Manhattan on Thursday and Brooklyn on Friday. A participant waiver is available through the festival website.
Produced by Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts, Inc.
(note that this event will also be taking place in Jackson Heights the following day as well)