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101 rated live music entertainment venues

Best Live music Entertainment Venues in Manhattan, NYC

The best live music entertainment venues across 28 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.

Moodap lists 101 rated live music entertainment venues in Manhattan, spread over 28 neighborhoods. Music Inn Variety Show in West Village leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (14).

Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include lively, exciting, social, elegant, and artistic. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.

Top 10 Live music Entertainment Venues in Manhattan

  1. Rank 1Music Inn Variety Show

    West Village
    5.0 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced live music venue in the West Village. Reviewers mention the entertainment, describe a cozy room, and call it a hidden gem. Insider tip: Seating in the event space is extremely limited so be sure to get there early to claim a seat - the show sells out every week! Every Saturday Night.

  2. Rank 2Radio City Music Hall

    Midtown
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$

    An upscale live music venue in Midtown. Known for its Rockettes Christmas Spectacular.

  3. Rank 3The Rooftop at Pier 17

    Financial District
    4.8 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced live music venue in the Financial District. Reviewers like being outdoors here, mention the entertainment, and describe a high-energy crowd.

  4. Rank 4Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage

    Midtown
    4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$

    A high-end live music venue in Midtown. Insider tip: Avoid the first rows of the dress circle and balcony if you are tall, since leg room there is tight.

  5. Rank 5Michiko Rehearsal Studios

    Midtown
    4.8 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced live music venue in Midtown. Known for its upright piano room.

  6. Rank 6Madison Square Garden

    Hudson Yards
    4.7 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced live music venue in Hudson Yards. Reviewers mention the entertainment, like being outdoors here, and describe a high-energy crowd.

  7. Rank 7Carnegie Hall

    Midtown
    4.7 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced live music venue in Midtown. Reviewers come for the entertainment and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Visit the Rose Museum for free during concert season to see historic theatre programs and photos without a ticket.

  8. Rank 8Beacon Theatre

    Upper West Side
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  9. Rank 9Close Up

    Lower East Side
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  10. Rank 10Ed Sullivan Theater

    Midtown
    4.7 out of 5 on Google

    A mid-priced live music venue in Midtown. Reviewers mention the entertainment, suggest it for a date, and describe a high-energy crowd. Known for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tapings.

Midtown

10 spots

Midtown guide
  1. Rank 4Carnegie Hall

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  2. Rank 6Zankel Hall

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  3. Rank 1054 Below

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Upper West Side

5 spots

Upper West Side guide
  1. Rank 1Beacon Theatre

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  2. Rank 2The Appel Room

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Greenwich Village

4 spots

Greenwich Village guide
  1. Rank 1The Stone

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  2. Rank 2The Bitter End

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  3. Rank 3LPR

    Indoor
    4.4 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Times Square

4 spots

Times Square guide
  1. Rank 1Sony Hall

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Trendy
    • Upscale
    • Lively
  2. Rank 2The Town Hall

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  3. Rank 4The Iridium

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Lower East Side

3 spots

Lower East Side guide
  1. Rank 1Close Up

    Indoor
    4.8 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

West Village

2 spots

West Village guide
  1. Rank 2Birds

    Indoor
    4.9 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Hudson Yards

2 spots

Hudson Yards guide
  1. Rank 2Manhattan Center

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
    • Lively
    • Exciting

Hell's Kitchen

2 spots

Hell's Kitchen guide
  1. Rank 1The Glasshouse

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Klavierhaus

    Indoor
    4.7 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Central Park

2 spots

Central Park guide
  1. Rank 2Rumsey Playfield

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

NoHo

2 spots

NoHo guide
  1. Rank 1Duane Park

    Indoor/Outdoor
    4.6 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  2. Rank 2Bowery Poetry Club

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $
    • Artistic
    • Inspiring
    • Quiet

Meatpacking District

2 spots

Meatpacking District guide
  1. Rank 1Racket NYC

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Financial District

1 spots

Financial District guide

Tribeca

1 spots

Tribeca guide

Upper East Side

1 spots

Upper East Side guide

Chelsea

1 spots

Chelsea guide

Harlem

1 spots

Harlem guide

Washington Heights

1 spots

Washington Heights guide
  1. Rank 1United Palace

    Indoor
    4.6 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Battery Park City

1 spots

Battery Park City guide

Murray Hill

1 spots

Murray Hill guide

Flatiron

1 spots

Flatiron guide
  1. Rank 1Gramercy Theatre

    Indoor
    4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Chinatown

1 spots

Chinatown guide
  1. Rank 1Soho Live

    Indoor
    5.0 out of 5 on Google
    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

Kips Bay

1 spots

Kips Bay guide

Morningside Heights

1 spots

Morningside Heights guide

Frequently asked questions

What are the best live music entertainment venues in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top live music entertainment venues on Moodap are Music Inn Variety Show in West Village (5.0 stars), Radio City Music Hall in Midtown (4.8 stars) and The Rooftop at Pier 17 in Financial District (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most live music entertainment venues?
Midtown has the most, with 14, followed by Upper West Side (11) and Greenwich Village (9).
Where can I find affordable live music entertainment venues in Manhattan?
2 of the 50 live music entertainment venues listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are NY Estonian House/Estonian Educational Society in Murray Hill and Bowery Poetry Club in NoHo.
How does Moodap rank live music entertainment venues?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.

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