TASTE of TIMES SQUARE FAQ

Everything you need to know about Taste of Times Square!

TASTE FAQ

When and where is Taste of Times Square?

Taste of Times Square will take place on Monday, September 9, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on the Broadway Plazas between 45th and 48th Streets.

Will Taste of Times Square go on rain or shine?

Yes, the event will go on rain or shine unless there is a national weather emergency.

Is there an entry fee?

There is no entry fee for Taste of Times Square.

Do I need to bring cash?

All you need to bring is yourself and your preferred credit or debit card of choice! Participants will begin the Taste of Times Square journey by heading to Duffy Square to receive a wristband. This wristband will link to the card of your choosing through one of two ways – either at one of our activation kiosks on site or through tapping and registering directly on your smartphone. The wristband will secure to your wrist and you will be able to use it to purchase “tastes” at the participating restaurants on the plazas.

All transactions on site will take place through the wristbands. If you do not have a credit or debit card, we will have a limited ability to accommodate cash-to-wristband registrations. Please note this registration will take place via specific windows at the TKTS Booth and may have longer wait times than our other registration options.

How much are “tastes” at the event?

All “tastes” will be under $10 with most between $3 and $6.

What’s the best way to get to Taste of Times Square?

Times Square is a busy place. We recommend taking public transportation. The following subway lines stop in and around Times Square: 

42nd Street, Port Authority (8th Avenue): A, C, E
50th Street (8th Avenue): C, E
42nd Street, Times Square (Connects to 42nd Street, Port Authority): N, Q, R, 1, 2, 3, 7, S
50th Street (Broadway): 1, 2, 3
49th Street (7th Avenue): N, Q, R

See MTA elevator and escalator service on the MTA website.
Where are your accessible/limited mobility areas?

The Times Square Alliance will have a tent on Broadway and 47th Street near the TKTS Red Steps where you can get more information from staff and be able to pair your wristband with a credit or debit card without having to wait in line.

Outdoor seating will be available throughout the event blocks on Broadway between 45th to 48th Street.

Do you have accessible restrooms?

Yes, there will be portable toilets at the northwest corners of Broadway on 45th, 46th, and 47th Street. 

How do I know what restaurants are participating?
See the list of all participating restaurants.

The participating restaurants page also includes a map of where each restaurant's tent will be.