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Best Live Entertainment in East Village, Manhattan

62 live entertainment in East Village (The EV), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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Top ranked Live Entertainment in East Village

Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.

  1. Rank 1

    Comedy

    Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

    4.6 out of 5, 105 reviewsPrice level $$

    An all-star comedy show featuring comedians you know from SNL, Dropout, and the world of Film & Television doing improv inspired by true stories from a surprise celebrity guest. ASSSSCAT has played to critical acclaim and sold-out audiences across the country.

    Insider tip: If you are not at the theater more than 5 minutes before the start of the show, we may release your tickets to the waitlist. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please use discretion, as all our shows can potentially use adult/sexual material, language, and images. Livestream ticket buyers will receive an email with the livestream link one hour before the show. Link will remain accessible for 7 days after the show. All sales are final.

    • Lively
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  2. Rank 2

    Live music

    Webster Hall

    4.2 out of 5Price level $$

    Webster Hall is a live music venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
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  3. Rank 3

    Theater

    New York Theatre Workshop

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Obie-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons return to NYTW with a transcendent musical memoir that's a deeply personal portrait of the unexpected joys and humor that are forged in the wake of loss. Theatre isn't a luxury, it's a necessity—a vital part of our culture that should be available to all.

    Insider tip: MY JOY IS HEAVY February 25, 2026-April 5, 2026. 2026 NYTW GALA March 2, 2026 at Gotham Hall. IN THE BRICKS May 5, 2026-June 14, 2026. Radical Access program: We're doing our part to remove obstacles that keep people from coming through our doors.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  4. Rank 4

    Theater

    Classic Stage Company

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$$

    In the 58 years since founding, CSC has become a leading Off-Broadway theater that is a home for new and established artists, as well as audiences seeking epic stories intimately told.

    Insider tip: Two-Play FlexPass Subscription: Experience MARCEL ON THE TRAIN and THE EMPORIUM for just $140. Upgrade to PRIME for $200 (just $60 more) for best seats. CSC patrons receive access to prime tickets, exclusive events and more.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  5. Rank 5

    Nightclub

    Deluxx Fluxx

    4.7 out of 5, 263 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Deluxx Fluxx is a entertainment in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

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All Live Entertainment in East Village

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  • Nightclub

    JOHNNY

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    JOHNNY is a popular nightclub in East Village, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

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    • Social
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    A space to move, feel and return to yourself. Where the body leads and meaning follows, movement rooted in sensation, presence and joy.

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  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$$

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    • Cultural
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  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$$

    Foundry Theatre Inc is a theater venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Rod Rodgers Dance Company & Studios is a theater venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
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  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    WELCOME TO THE NEW FIVE SPOT—HOME AGAIN IN THE EAST VILLAGE

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Reading International/City Cinemas is a theater venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
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  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$$

    Naked Angels is a theater venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
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  • 5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $$$

    No Peeking Theatre is a theater venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    East Village Basement is a event venue venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 5.0 out of 5, 11 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Jack Crystal Theater is a entertainment in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue.

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  • 4.9 out of 5, 27 reviewsPrice level $$

    190 1st Ave Ground Floor, New York, NY 10009

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  • 4.9 out of 5, 20 reviewsPrice level $

    79 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

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  • 4.9 out of 5, 11 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company is a theater venue in East Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • 4.9 out of 5, 76 reviewsPrice level $$

    East Village Stand Up Comedy is a entertainment in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

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  • 4.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    "The Bad Daters" is a deliciously dark comic exploration of the sometimes, impossible, difficulties of love. Set in Dublin and unfolding over a series of dates, a misguided dating website brings Wendy and Liam together for a blind date neither wants.

    • Cultural
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    • Exciting
  • Event venue

    Civic Hall

    4.8 out of 5, 148 reviewsPrice level $$

    124 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

    • Fun
    • Social
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Teatro Círculo is a dynamic, community-based, not-for-profit theater company that serves to fortify the preservation and education of the classical and contemporary Latino performing arts.

    • Cultural
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  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Advancing the practice of civically engaged artists by providing opportunities to create, share, learn, gather, and build partnerships. We share our space with artists addressing equity, diversity and civic engagement.

    • Cultural
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  • 4.8 out of 5, 17 reviewsPrice level $$$

    IATI Theater produces theater productions that command attention. Since 1968, our multicultural theater has served as a cultural bridge, connecting artists and audiences across languages, borders, and traditions.

    • Cultural
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    • Exciting
  • 4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Obie-winning duo & NYTW Usual Suspects The Bengsons return to NYTW with a transcendent musical memoir that's a deeply personal portrait of the unexpected joys and humor that are forged in the wake of loss. Theatre isn't a luxury, it's a necessity—a vital part of our culture that should be available to all.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.8 out of 5, 16,324 reviewsPrice level $$

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  • 4.8 out of 5, 29 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Mabou Mines is a entertainment in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cultural
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  • 4.7 out of 5, 52 reviewsPrice level $$

    353 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

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