Select Fridays & Saturdays, May 23 through September 13, 2025
7 to 10 p.m.
Drone show at 9:30 p.m., conditions permitting
Van Gogh’s Flowers comes aglow for Starry Nights, evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. Within and around NYBG’s iconic Conservatory, find yourself surrounded by the botanical beauty that inspired Van Gogh. Wander through a breathtaking lawn of real sunflowers, and snap photos in front of blooming recreations of the artist’s works.
The nighttime experience culminates in a celebration of the iconic Starry Night with an illuminated drone show sparkling above—the first of its kind at a cultural institution in New York City—when hundreds of dancing drones transform the sky with light and color. Relax to live music and performers evoking the Parisian bistros van Gogh frequented while you sip a cocktail or mocktail and enjoy light bites for purchase. Van Gogh’s painted world comes to life as the sun sets on these special evenings at NYBG—don’t miss it.
Questions? Learn more about the Starry Nights experience.
Tickets
Members – $39
Non-Members – $49
Free entry for children under the age of 2
Starry Nights are ticketed through our presenting partner, Fever.
9:30 p.m., conditions permitting
Mertz Building Lawns
Hundreds of dancing drones illuminate the sky with light and color, celebrating the iconic Starry Night scenery and Van Gogh’s fascination with nature and the stars.
7 to 9 p.m.
Conservatory Plaza
A local quartet of acoustic instrumentalists welcomes you to Starry Nights with French tunes that evoke the Parisian bistros and Provençal village cafés Van Gogh frequented.
7 to 9 p.m.
Conservatory Lawn & Tulip Tree Allée
The twinkling stars and swirling clouds of Starry Night come to life through the movements and glowing garments of visiting performers.
Living Portraits
7 to 9 p.m.
Conservatory Lawn
Dressed in the colors, themes, and atmosphere of the seminal work by Van Gogh, the Starry Night Living Portrait invites you to experience a world where the boundaries of art and reality blur, bringing Van Gogh outside the confines of the frame. Strike a pose and take a photo to become part of the art.
Van Gogh In Motion
7, 7:30, 8, & 8:30 p.m.
Fountain of Life at the Mertz Lawns
Van Gogh’s paintings are famous for their dynamic movement; his signature bold and sweeping brush strokes often give the impression that the scenes are alive. Inspired by the motion in Van Gogh’s paintings, a series of local dance companies present performances featuring movement and costumes inspired by seminal works.
Celebrate with a signature cocktail or mocktail and delicious bites for purchase from one of our pop-up bars.
Location The Haupt Conservatory and surroundings
Included in All-Garden Pass
Location The Haupt Conservatory and surroundings