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50+ rated live music entertainment venues
Best Live music Entertainment Venues in Manhattan, NYC
Top-rated live music entertainment venues across 27 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe.
Manhattan is home to 50+ rated live music entertainment venues spanning 27 neighborhoods. Artek Early Music in Upper West Side leads the pack with a 5.0-star rating and 1 reviews, but standout spots can be found from Upper West Side to Upper East Side and beyond.
Prices range from $ to $$$$, so there’s something for every budget. Popular vibes across these spots include lively, exciting, social, intimate, and elegant. Whether you’re planning a date night, meeting up with friends, or exploring solo, this page covers the best live music entertainment venues in New York City, ranked by ratings, reviews, and vibe data.
Midtown
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Upper West Side
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Upper East Side
3 spots
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Morningside Heights
2 spots
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West Village
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Flatiron
2 spots
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Hudson Yards
2 spots
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Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
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Washington Heights
1 spots
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Chinatown
1 spots
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Greenwich Village
1 spots
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SoHo
1 spots
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Times Square
1 spots
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East Harlem
1 spots
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East Village
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Carnegie Hill
1 spots
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Lower East Side
1 spots
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Battery Park City
1 spots
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Kips Bay
1 spots
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Financial District
1 spots
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Hamilton Heights
1 spots
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Murray Hill
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Tribeca
1 spots
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Stuyvesant Town
1 spots
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Chelsea
1 spots
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Harlem
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Central Park
1 spots
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best live music entertainment venues in NYC?
Moodap ranks the best live music entertainment venues across 27 Manhattan neighborhoods based on ratings, reviews, and vibe. Top-rated spots include Artek Early Music in Upper West Side (5.0★). Take the Mood Match quiz to find the perfect one for your mood in 25 seconds.
How many live music entertainment venues are in Manhattan?
Moodap has 50+ rated live music entertainment venues across Manhattan, spanning neighborhoods like Midtown, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Morningside Heights, West Village, and more.
Which neighborhood has the best live music entertainment venues?
Midtown has the highest concentration of live music entertainment venues with 10+ spots, but great options are found across Manhattan. Use the Mood Match quiz to find the best one near you.
Best live music entertainment venues for a date night in NYC?
Many live music entertainment venues in Manhattan are perfect for date night, with popular vibes like lively, exciting, social. Take Moodap’s Mood Match quiz to find a spot that matches your exact vibe and budget.
Affordable live music entertainment venues in Manhattan?
Manhattan has live music entertainment venues at every price point, from $ to $$$$. Browse the full list above sorted by rating, or take the Mood Match quiz to filter by budget.
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