Celebrity sightings in New York

United States · 3,281 sightings · 391 venues

New York has 3,281 documented celebrity sightings on VIP Heat Map, spread across 391 venues in United States. 33% of them happened at restaurants, followed by parties and private events (23%) and sporting events (10%).

The most-sighted venue is Arthur Ashe Stadium (280 sightings), followed by Jean's (96) and Metropolitan Museum of Art (84). Names that turn up repeatedly in the record here include Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, Gigi Hadid, and Kim Kardashian. Dated sightings in New York run from 1928 to 2026. 240 listings describe a standing habit rather than a single night out — a known favorite that a source says a person returns to.

Every listing below traces to a published source — a news article, a press-agency photo caption, or a direct quote — and only covers places an ordinary visitor could walk into. See how sightings are vetted, or explore New York on the interactive map.

Where celebrities are spotted in New York

restaurants1,091 · 33%
parties and private events743 · 23%
sporting events337 · 10%
street and neighborhood sightings286 · 9%
concerts209 · 6%
bars166 · 5%

Most-sighted venues in New York

Arthur Ashe Stadium280 sightings
Sporting event · spotted here: Ben Stiller, Rami Malek, Anna Wintour, Ciara
Jean's96 sightings
Restaurant · spotted here: Aweng Chuol, Ivy Getty, Justin Theroux, Paloma Elsesser
Metropolitan Museum of Art84 sightings
Party · spotted here: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, André 3000, Angela Bassett
David H. Koch Theater83 sightings
Party · spotted here: Andy Cohen, Claire Danes, Diane Kruger, Hugh Dancy
Lincoln Center81 sightings
Party · spotted here: Andy Cohen, Brooke Shields, Sarah Jessica Parker, Al Roker
New York Public Library72 sightings
Party · spotted here: Abby Milstein, Amal Clooney, Amartya Sen, Amy Tan
On Top of the Standard70 sightings
Bar · spotted here: Coco Rocha, Dascha Polanco, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Rocky
The Apollo Theater70 sightings
Concert · spotted here: Babyface, Bevy Smith, Clive Davis, D-Nice
Jazz at Lincoln Center69 sightings
Concert · spotted here: 21 Savage, A'ja Wilson, Adrien Brody, Alan Cumming
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum59 sightings
Party · spotted here: Alteronce Gumby, Rashid Johnson, Sanford Biggers, Adam Silver
American Museum of Natural History58 sightings
Party · spotted here: Chloe Fineman, Alec Baldwin, Andrew Dismukes, Bowen Yang
Madison Square Garden49 sightings
Sporting event · spotted here: Belmont Cameli, Ben Stiller, Brad Paisley, Cardi B
Radio City Music Hall48 sightings
Concert · spotted here: Adam Sandler, Al Roker, Andrew Dice Clay, Billy Crystal
Raising Cane's Party47 sightings
Party · spotted here: 21 Savage, Alix Earle, Amaya Espinal, Braxton Berrios
Studio 5447 sightings
Club · spotted here: Bernadette Peters, Donna Murphy, Vanessa Williams, Adam Duritz

Latest dated sightings in New York

Sep 16, 2026 — Anne Hathaway (Actor) at Central Park
Sep 14, 2026 — Juan Martín del Potro (Athlete) at Osteria Delbianco
Sep 14, 2026 — Bella Hadid (Model) at Locanda Verde
Sep 13, 2026 — Paolo Banchero (Athlete) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Alexander Zverev (Athlete) at Tao Downtown
Sep 13, 2026 — Zayn (Musician) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Katie Holmes (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Tate McRae (Musician) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Camila Cabello (Musician) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Tyriq Withers (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Chris Briney (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Christopher Meloni (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Landry Shamet (Athlete) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Josh Hart (Athlete) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Karl-Anthony Towns (Athlete) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Lauren Sanchez (Media) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Jeff Bezos (Business Personality) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Chris Pine (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Rami Malek (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Martha Stewart (Chef) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Benny Blanco (Musician) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Pink (Musician) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Pierce Brosnan (Actor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Lin-Manuel Miranda (Musician) at Arthur Ashe Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 — Anna Wintour (Editor) at Arthur Ashe Stadium

Known favorites in New York

Places where a source describes a standing habit — a regular table, not a single dated visit.

Taylor Swift — Bubby's (Restaurant)
Gigi Hadid — JG Melon (Restaurant)
Gigi Hadid — Loosie's Nightclub (Club)
Andy Cohen — JG Melon (Restaurant)
Andy Cohen — J.G. Melon (Restaurant)
Andy Cohen — Morandi (Restaurant)
Blake Lively — Il Gattopardo (Restaurant)
Blake Lively — Scalinatella (Restaurant)
Sarah Jessica Parker — Mari Vanna (Restaurant)
Sarah Jessica Parker — Pastis (Restaurant)
Cardi B — The Polo Bar (Restaurant)
Martha Stewart — Pastis (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Joe's Pizza (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Nami Nori (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Chinese Tuxedo (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Russ & Daughters (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Congee Village (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Saigon Social (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Torishin (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Wayla (Restaurant)
Ronny Chieng — Dudley's (Restaurant)
Brooke Shields — L'Artusi (Restaurant)
Vinny Dotolo — The Bowery Hotel (Hotel)
Anna Wintour — Pastis (Restaurant)
Anna Wintour — Indochine (Restaurant)
Anna Wintour — Balthazar (Restaurant)
Anne Hathaway — Temple Bar (Bar)
Beyoncé — Mamo (Restaurant)
Gayle King — Rosevale Cocktail Room (Bar)
Heidi Klum — Loosie's Nightclub (Club)

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