Rank 1The Box
Nightclub
3.5 out of 5Price level $$$$
The Box is a entertainment in Nolita described by visitors as american, known for excellent service, upscale. Based on 10 reviews.
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Gritty. Sweaty. Best night out.
Best Live Entertainment in Lower East Side, Manhattan
45 live entertainment in Lower East Side (LES), ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.
Lower East Side in a line
Tenement history meets $18 craft cocktails — somehow it works
Insider tip
The bars on Rivington and Orchard are the main event. Everything else is the warm-up.
Top ranked Live Entertainment in Lower East Side
Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.
Rank 2The Bowery Ballroom
Live music4.6 out of 5The Bowery Ballroom is a live music venue in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Insider tip: Bowery Ballroom Mercury East Presents
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Rank 3VIRGO New York
Nightclub3.7 out of 5VIRGO New York is a nightclub venue in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Insider tip: 9pm to infinity
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Rank 4The Mercury Lounge
Live music4.5 out of 5The Mercury Lounge is a entertainment in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
Insider tip: Get there early for better viewing spots as the venue features standing room with limited seating and excellent acoustics make arriving before doors open (6:00 PM) ideal
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Rank 5Rockwood Music Hall
Live music4.5 out of 5Price level $Intimate Lower East Side music venue with three stages. The place where NYC singer-songwriters and indie bands cut their teeth. No cover most nights.
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Rank 6Caveat
Comedy4.8 out of 5Price level $Caveat is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, known for excellent service, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
Insider tip: Expect a hidden entrance, so check the address before you go.
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Rank 7Loosie's Nightclub
Nightclub3.1 out of 5Subterranean in both location and spirit, Loosie's is an edgy club beneath Moxy Lower East Side with a killer sound system and no-attitude dance floor. Bold materials — cement-like walls embedded with metallic specks, a scaffolding-inspired cage above the bar — reflect the grittiness of the Lower East Side.
Insider tip: Choose your spot on one of the tufted banquettes as the "exploded" disco ball chandelier casts a decadent spell.
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Rank 8Pianos
Live music3.9 out of 5Pianos is a bar in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, american, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
Insider tip: Bring a physical ID card, since an online event ticket alone will not get you in.
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All Live Entertainment in Lower East Side
Ranked by rating and how many reviews back it. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.
Theater
Live in Theater Productions
5.0 out of 5Interactive Theater is a theater genre that is fundamentally rooted in the interaction between YOU, the audience, and our actors. YOU freely talk and engage with them, and the story unfolds because of YOUR interactions with them.
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Comedy
Caveat
4.8 out of 5Price level $Caveat is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, known for excellent service, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
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Live music
Close Up
4.8 out of 5Close Up is a live music venue in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
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Event venue
The Angel Orensanz Foundation
4.7 out of 5Price level $$172 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002
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Comedy
Sesh Comedy
4.8 out of 5, 117 reviewsSesh Comedy is a entertainment in Nolita described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
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- 4.7 out of 5
An artistic incubator since 1986, Dixon Place is a Bessie and Obie Award-winning non-profit institution committed to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theater, dance, music, puppetry, circus arts, literature visual art at all stages of development.
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Theater
Teatro SEA
4.8 out of 5, 74 reviewsTeatro SEA is a 2,800 square foot, 110-seat facility on the Clemente Center's first floor. It has direct-street access, Off-Broadway stage-size dimensions, and two large ensemble dressing rooms, a box office/concession and a bar.
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Movie theater
Regal Essex Crossing
4.6 out of 5Regal Essex Crossing is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, known for excellent service, consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.
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Live music
The Bowery Ballroom
4.6 out of 5The Bowery Ballroom is a live music venue in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
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Theater
The Slipper Room
4.6 out of 5The Slipper Room is a popular lounge in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.
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Theater
Abrons Arts Center
4.6 out of 5Abrons Arts Center is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 10 reviews.
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Theater
Authentic Flamenco New York
4.8 out of 5, 47 reviewsFlamenco is pure passion—an art form that honors and celebrates the emotions that make us human. After captivating over 225,000 attendees worldwide, Authentic Flamenco returns with an all-new production and cast!
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Event venue
Privé
5.0 out of 5Privé is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as a cafe. Based on 10 reviews.
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Jazz
Jazz Genius
4.9 out of 5Jazz Genius is a jazz venue in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
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- Smooth
Live music
The Mercury Lounge
4.5 out of 5The Mercury Lounge is a entertainment in East Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, high-energy atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
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Theater
East River Park Amphitheater
4.5 out of 5East River Park Amphitheater is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 10 reviews.
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Theater
The Legend of You
5.0 out of 5The Legend of You is a theater venue in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
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Comedy
offnights comedy
5.0 out of 5off nights is a new comedy club in the lower east side. shows run only on off nights (sunday thru thursday).
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Karaoke bar
Boho Karaoke Orchard
4.4 out of 5Price level $$Boho Karaoke Orchard is a popular karaoke bar in Lower East Side, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.
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Live music
Arlene's Grocery
4.4 out of 5Price level $$Formerly a bodega, Arlene's Grocery opened its doors in 1995 as one of the first live music venues on the Lower East Side. 30 years later, Arlene's continues to bring you top-tier talent and hospitality while staying true to our New York City roots.
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Theater
Teatro LATEA
4.4 out of 5Teatro LATEA is a entertainment in Lower East Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
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Event venue
The Orphanage
5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $$63 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
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- 4.4 out of 5Price level $$$
85 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best entertainment venues in Lower East Side?
Moodap's top-ranked entertainment venues in Lower East Side, curated from Eater, The Infatuation, Time Out, Michelin and our own research in February 2026, start with The Box (3.5 stars), The Bowery Ballroom (4.6 stars) and VIRGO New York (3.7 stars). They're at the top of this page.
What kinds of entertainment are there in Lower East Side?
Moodap lists 45 entertainment venues in Lower East Side. The most common kinds are Theater (11), Nightclub (10), Event venue (8), Live music (8) and Comedy (5).
Where can I find affordable entertainment venues in Lower East Side?
2 of the 45 entertainment venues listed in Lower East Side are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Caveat and Rockwood Music Hall.
How is the full list of entertainment venues in Lower East Side ranked?
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