Starry Nights return to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) on Friday and Saturday evenings through September (except for Labor Day Weekend).
Six hundred drones light up the sky, conditions permitting, during a dazzling 10-minute drone show finale, the first of its kind at a New York City cultural institution. Starry Nights is an opportunity to view NYBG’s floral and contemporary art exhibition Van Gogh’s Flowers in the glow of evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with music and performers, plus drinks and food available for purchase.
The upcoming dates for Starry Nights include July 18, 19, 25, and 26; August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23; and September 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2025. Starry Nights are ticketed through NYBG’s presenting partner, Experience Van Gogh’s Flowers after dark.
The exhibition comes aglow for evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. Within and around NYBG’s iconic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, find yourself surrounded by the botanical beauty that inspired Van Gogh. Wander through a breathtaking lawn of sculptural and real sunflowers, and snap photos of blooming recreations of the artist’s work. Conditions permitting, the nighttime experience concludes with a celebration of Van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night, featuring a 10-minute illuminated drone show finale sparkling above. Relax to live music and performers evoking the Parisian bistros Van Gogh frequented while you sip a cocktail and enjoy light bites for purchase. Van Gogh’s painted world comes to life as the sun sets on these special evenings at NYBG.
