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Best Live Entertainment in Midtown, Manhattan

136 live entertainment in Midtown, sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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The Oyster Bar in Grand Central has been there since 1913 and is the most underrated meal in Midtown.

Top ranked Live Entertainment in Midtown

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

  1. Rank 1

    Jazz

    Tomi Jazz

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$

    An intimate jazz club featuring live music, Japanese bar food, and cocktails in a cozy, whimsical setting with vintage decor and a toy train riding above diners.

    Insider tip: Arrive early to avoid 2+ hour waits; note the mandatory $10 music cover charge per person.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  2. Rank 2

    Live music

    Carnegie Hall

    4.7 out of 5, 9,617 reviewsPrice level $$

    Carnegie Hall is a entertainment in Midtown described by visitors as an entertainment venue, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    Insider tip: Visit the Rose Museum for free during concert season to see historic theatre programs and photos without a ticket.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  3. Rank 3

    Live music

    Radio City Music Hall

    4.8 out of 5, 18,880 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Go behind the scenes of the Showplace of the Nation! Explore the history and beauty of Radio City Music Hall.

    Insider tip: specialty cocktails, food & drinks available at concessions. Rockettes Merch shop available. Radio City Music Hall Tour can be booked. General Information phone: 212.465.6000

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  4. Rank 4

    Live music

    54 Below

    4.5 out of 5, 204 reviewsPrice level $$$

    A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue. Every night is a new, vital experience.

    Insider tip: 254 W 54th St. Cellar, NYC 10019. Tickets & Info: (646) 476-3551. Livestream available. Pay What You Wish series. Private Events available. Student Rush. Group Sales.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

All Live Entertainment in Midtown

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  • Theater

    Fondudes

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Fondudes is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Event venue

    NYC Event Spaces

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    NYC Event Spaces is a event venue venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Event venue

    Studio Gather by Tishman Speyer

    5.0 out of 5, 6 reviewsPrice level $$

    45 Rockefeller Plaza 27th Floor, New York, NY 10020

    • Fun
    • Social

  • Theater

    Michael Mao Dance

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Michael Mao Dance is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    Tectonic Theater Project

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Tectonic Theater Project is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Comedy

    Expired Milk Comedy

    5.0 out of 5, 23 reviewsPrice level $$

    NYC Comedy Show (check tickets for event locations)

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  • Event venue

    Radio Park

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Radio Park is a event venue venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Karaoke bar

    Crystal

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Crystal is a popular karaoke bar in Midtown, Manhattan. A go-to spot for drinks and good times in the neighborhood.

    • Lively
    • Social

  • Theater

    Broadway Workshop

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Broadway Workshop is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    New York Combat for Stage & Screen

    5.0 out of 5, 38 reviewsPrice level $$$

    New York Combat for Stage & Screen is a NYC-based company of fight directors, instructors, and actor/fighters with a deep commitment to meeting the needs of writers, directors, and storytellers around the world. We offer training for actors as well as fight direction and choreography services for stage & screen productions.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Event venue

    Broadway Theatre Studio

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Since 2014, THE IMBIBLE shows have combined music and comedy with history, science, and of course drinks to take audiences on journeys through time and around the world while learning about and enjoying cocktails and spirits! All performances include three complimentary craft cocktails, making THE IMBIBLE easily the best theatre deal on or Off-Broadway!

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    Mazarte Dance Company

    5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Is an artistic organization that exposes the history and the art of the indigenous artisans of our Mexican culture through dance. The goal is to promote Mexican culture, heritage and bring history to life.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    Piel Canela Dance Company

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Piel Canela Dance Company is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Live music

    Caffé Taci Opera

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Caffé Taci Opera is a live music venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social

  • Theater

    Formerly; Phantom of Broadway

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Formerly; Phantom of Broadway is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    K-Pulse NYC

    5.0 out of 5, 9 reviewsPrice level $$$

    K-Pulse NYC is a entertainment in Midtown described by visitors as known for excellent service. Based on 9 reviews.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    BelloBeatNYC

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$$

    Salsa On2 and Cumbia classes designed for intentional, joyful mastery. Progressive 4-week cycles that build strong foundations to shine on the social floor.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Theater

    Wonderland Architecture NYC

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Wonderland Architecture NYC is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Comedy

    Living Room Laughs

    5.0 out of 5, 135 reviewsPrice level $$

    We work with NYC's top performing comedians to put on fully customized, private comedy shows that come to your home or office. You can even attend virtually from your living room couch.

    • Lively
    • Fun
    • Social

  • Theater

    Stageplays Theatre Co Inc

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Stageplays Theatre Co Inc is a theater venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting

  • Event venue

    Ivy Terrace

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Ivy Terrace is a event venue venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

  • Event venue

    SUMMIT Events

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    SUMMIT Events is a event venue venue in Midtown, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting

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