NYC's Premier Event Space

– “State of the art” Sports and Entertainment Facility

-Located at Pier 36 on South Street (off the FDR Drive)

-70,000 sq ft facility

-55,000 sq ft parking lot

Featured Events

Some of the biggest brands host the most epic events @ Pier36.

Independent Art Show 2026

Reinforcing Independent’s renown as a place of discovery, nearly half of all exhibitors in the 2026 edition participated in the fair for the first time, while more than a third of the presentations showcased artists marking their first New York solo display through the curatorial initiative Independent Debuts. Across the fair, more than 70% of the presentations showcased individual exhibitions, allowing for in-depth engagement with each artist’s practice. This year’s fair brought together a diverse roster, with 42% of participating galleries based internationally, from Colombia and Reykjavik, to Cape Town and Athens.

Billboard Women in Music '16

Madonna received the Woman of the Year Award. Shania Twain is this year's Icon. Halsey is the Rising Star, Alessia Cara the Rule Breaker, Andra Day the Powerhouse, Maren Morris the Breakthrough, Meghan Trainor the Chart Topper, and Kesha the Trailblazer.

Academy Award nominee Hailee Steinfeld hosted the ceremony.