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Cultural programming

With a mission to inspire and enlighten, The Fifth presents elevated cultural and intellectual experiences that are designed to cultivate curiosity and encourage discovery. A reimagining of salon culture, our year-round calendar of thoughtful, unique, and inspiring programming features impactful talent, dynamic audiences, and transportive settings.

Presenting: Jane

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

No one painted flowers or their color the way Jane did. —Alex Katz In celebration of the centenary of American painter Jane Freilicher (1924–2014), please join us for a salon-style evening... Read more »

Mansion After Dark: An Evening with Liam Forde

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

​Acclaimed singer-songwriter Liam Forde and his ensemble return to The Fifth on Saturday, December 7 to debut our new after hours performance series Mansion After Dark. This intimate event will... Read more »

Holiday Wreath Design Workshop

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

In partnership with FLOWERBX, The Fifth Avenue Hotel will host two intimate design workshops in The Conservatory. Guests will be guided through a hands-on experience building an elaborate holiday wreath... Read more »

Full Moon Ritual: Release

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

A Full Moon ritual is a serene and grounding practice, designed to help release what no longer serves and restore balance during the deep, reflective energy of the full moon.... Read more »

The Boys in the Band: An Overly Dramatic Reading

The Fifth Avenue Hotel 1 West 28th Street, New York, United States

When I started writing this play, I was so advised by so many people in positions of power “not to go there.”  — Mart Crowley, 2019 The Fifth Avenue Hotel... Read more »