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Best Live Entertainment in Greenwich Village, Manhattan

47 live entertainment in Greenwich Village (The Village), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

Greenwich Village in a line

NYU students, jazz legends, and $19 cocktails sharing the same sidewalk

Insider tip

Skip Bleecker St tourist traps. MacDougal has the comedy. The side streets have the soul.

Top ranked Live Entertainment in Greenwich Village

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

  1. Rank 1

    Comedy

    Comedy Cellar

    4.7 out of 5, 7,562 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Comedy Cellar is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Iconic
    • Intimate
    • Nightlife
  2. Rank 2

    Live music

    Blue Note

    4.2 out of 5, 5,492 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Blue Note is a restaurant in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  3. Rank 3

    Nightclub

    Dear Strangers

    4.7 out of 5, 176 reviewsPrice level $$

    Dear Strangers is a restaurant in Greenwich Village described by visitors as food-focused, seafood. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  4. Rank 4

    Comedy

    Greenwich Village Comedy Club

    3.7 out of 5, 599 reviewsPrice level $$

    Stand-up comedy club in Greenwich Village, NYC.

    Insider tip: Open Mic, Comedy en Español, Asian, South Asian, LGBTQ, Family Shows, Improv, Latino, Prom Shows, Group Events available

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social
  5. Rank 5

    Jazz

    Zinc Bar

    4.4 out of 5Price level $$$

    Zinc Bar is a popular jazz in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  6. Rank 6

    Comedy

    Fat Black Pussycat

    4.4 out of 5, 705 reviewsPrice level $

    Fat Black Pussycat is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social
  7. Rank 7

    Theater

    Minetta Lane Theatre

    4.6 out of 5, 385 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Minetta Lane Theatre is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  8. Rank 8

    Comedy

    Village Underground

    4.6 out of 5, 1,597 reviewsPrice level $$

    Village Underground is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, hidden/speakeasy vibe. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

All Live Entertainment in Greenwich Village

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

    Mary Monday & the Giant Spider is a theater venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 5.0 out of 5, 42 reviewsPrice level $$

    NYC's ONLY CHARACTER-BASED IMPROV SCHOOL. IMPROV IS FOR EVERYONE. And the benefits extend from the stage to your business and to living a fulfilling life.

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social
  • 5.0 out of 5, 2,585 reviewsPrice level $

    36-10 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106

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

    Monarch Theater Company is a performing arts theater located in Manhattan that produces groundbreaking theatrical work and hosts developmental play readings.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Imagine Works Youth Theatre is a theater venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • Event venue

    Jet Set Venue

    4.9 out of 5, 41 reviewsPrice level $

    Jet Set Venue is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as known for excellent service, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

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

    Colombian Film Festival is a theater venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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

    The Gym at Judson is a theater venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.7 out of 5, 7,562 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Comedy Cellar is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Iconic
    • Intimate
    • Nightlife
  • 4.7 out of 5, 176 reviewsPrice level $$

    Dear Strangers is a restaurant in Greenwich Village described by visitors as food-focused, seafood. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cozy
    • Social
  • 4.7 out of 5, 1,413 reviewsPrice level $$

    Terra Blues is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, high-energy atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  • Live music

    The Stone

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    The Stone is a live music venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    PVC is an alternative coffeehouse offering live and live-stream entertainment in New York City, presenting folk, blues, jazz, rap, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, theater and dance since 1979.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5, 437 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Jack H. Skirball Center For The Performing Arts is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.6 out of 5Price level $$$

    Quad Cinema is a theater venue in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.6 out of 5, 23 reviewsPrice level $$

    The Atrium is a 5000 sq. ft multipurpose venue in the West Village that can be reimagined to suit your vision and deliver an entirely unique experience for your event guests and/or attendees. The Mansion is a 3000 sq. ft. repurposed Victorian home in the West Village above The Atrium.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  • 4.6 out of 5, 385 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Minetta Lane Theatre is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.6 out of 5, 1,597 reviewsPrice level $$

    Village Underground is a entertainment in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, hidden/speakeasy vibe. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social
  • Event venue

    ARTHOUSE.NYC

    4.6 out of 5, 5 reviewsPrice level $$$

    A gallery and event space for event planning and accommodations in NYC

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 4.5 out of 5Price level $$$

    Mannes School of Music has transformed the traditional music conservatory by integrating rigorous classical training with real-world experience and cross-disciplinary learning. Work hands-on with award-winning faculty to develop as an artist at one of the best music schools in New York City.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • Live music

    The Bitter End

    4.5 out of 5, 998 reviewsPrice level $$

    The Bitter End is a bar in Greenwich Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

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