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Best Live Entertainment in Upper West Side, Manhattan

95 live entertainment in Upper West Side (UWS), sorted by rating, with vibes and insider tips.

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Top ranked Live Entertainment in Upper West Side

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

  1. Rank 1

    Live music

    Dizzy's Club

    4.6 out of 5Price level $$$$

    Come experience both in-person and virtual performances from our global community of world-class jazz musicians in Jazz at Lincoln Center's most intimate venue. Dizzys Club offers live jazz performances with panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, a warm ambiance, and a delicious seasonal menu.

    Insider tip: MON-SAT 7PM & 9PM SUNDAY 5PM & 7:30PM. Late night sessions thu–sat, 10:45pm $15 at the door no reservation needed. walk-ups are limited. reservations strongly encouraged.

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  2. Rank 2

    Comedy

    New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side

    4.6 out of 5, 336 reviewsPrice level $$

    Get the authentic NYC stand-up comedy experience at New York Comedy Club! Enjoy a nightly showcase of the best comedians in the city, hot up-and-comers, plus hot-shot celebrity drop-ins, national and international touring comics, and more surprises!

    Insider tip: Time Out NY called Good Eggs "one of the best weekly shows in the city" and Thrillist said its "one of the best underground comedy shows in NYC." Past surprise guests include Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Hannibal Burress, Sarah Silverman, Aziz Ansari, and Anthony Jeselnik. For more information, call us: (212) 696-5233

    • Lively
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  3. Rank 3

    Live music

    Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

    4.5 out of 5, 1,387 reviewsPrice level $$

    Smoke Jazz & Supper Club is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

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  4. Rank 4

    Live music

    Beacon Theatre

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Beacon Theatre is a live music venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  5. Rank 5

    Comedy

    West Side Comedy Club

    4.3 out of 5, 345 reviewsPrice level $$

    West Side Comedy Club is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue, mexican, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
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  6. Rank 6

    Theater

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    5.0 out of 5, 11 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 6 reviews.

    Insider tip: Select as few as three concerts and receive 15% off tickets

    • Cultural
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All Live Entertainment in Upper West Side

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  • Theater

    The Drilling Company Theatrical Productions

    5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $$$

    To produce, nurture, inspire and develop new, quality American plays by emerging dramatists who incite social change, and to present innovative outdoor stagings of Shakespeare FREE in NYC's Lower East Side and Bryant Park, fostering and supporting a dynamic company of professional theatre artists and bringing audiences of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds together.

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  • Theater

    Broadway Rise

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Acting, Improv & Musical Theater Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults - right in the heart of the Upper West Side! Expert-led Acting, Musical Theater, Dance and Vocal classes on the designed to build confidence, creativity, and lasting friendships.

    • Cultural
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  • Theater

    Stephanie P. McClelland Drama Theater

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Stephanie P. McClelland Drama Theater is a theater venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
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  • Theater

    Polyhymnia - Early Music Vocal Ensemble

    5.0 out of 5, 2 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Polyhymnia - Early Music Vocal Ensemble is a theater venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • Theater

    Emma Dahlin Music

    5.0 out of 5, 22 reviewsPrice level $$$

    With over 15 years of experience in the performing arts, Emma is passionate about sharing her knowledge and making students feel confident and prepared. She provides insight into what it takes to reach your goals: anything from learning how to sing for fun to performing for the Walt Disney Company.

    • Cultural
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  • Live music

    Guggenheim Bandshell

    5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $$

    Guggenheim Bandshell is a live music venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • Theater

    Womens Project & Productions

    5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Womens Project & Productions is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue.

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  • Theater

    On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts organization, established in 2015. On Broadway's mission is to engage, empower, excite and educate young people in the performing arts.

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  • Theater

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    5.0 out of 5, 11 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 6 reviews.

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    Artek Early Music

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$

    New York City's premier early music ensemble

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  • Theater

    Shakespeare Acting Classes NYC : Deloss Brown | Workshops

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Shakespeare Acting Classes NYC : Deloss Brown | Workshops is a theater venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
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  • Theater

    Recovery Channel

    5.0 out of 5, 1 reviewPrice level $$$

    Recovery Channel is a theater venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

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  • Live music

    Musical Storefronts

    5.0 out of 5, 4 reviewsPrice level $$

    A pop-up performance series at a transformed storefront featuring live classical, jazz, Broadway, R&B, Gospel, and new music performances with amplified sound for street audiences.

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  • Theater

    Lina Liu Artist Group

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Lina Liu Artist Group, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to presenting the richness of Eastern culture and igniting new possibilities through its encounter with Western traditions. Our mission is to use performance as a catalyst to inspire younger audiences, strengthen family and community bonds, and celebrate cultural heritage while sparking innovation.

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  • Theater

    Linder Theater

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$$

    Linder Theater is a theater venue in Upper West Side, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
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  • Theater

    Club 73

    5.0 out of 5, 3 reviewsPrice level $$$

    159 W 73rd St, New York, NY 10023

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    New Federal Theatre

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$$

    New Federal Theatre (NFT) has been a powerful platform for Black and multicultural storytelling since 1970, dedicated to amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. Rooted in social justice and artistic excellence, NFT produces bold, thought-provoking works that celebrate the rich narratives of women and people of color.

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    Yeoryia Studios

    4.9 out of 5, 8 reviewsPrice level $$

    A collection of studio spaces suited to fit a variety of rehearsal and performance needs, conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan's Upper West Side in New York City. Open for Rehearsals, Auditions, Coaching, Master Classes, Recitals, Meetings & Much More.

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  • Theater

    Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Lincoln Center

    4.9 out of 5, 21 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Lincoln Center is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 8 reviews.

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  • Theater

    Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    This intimate performance space is located on the tenth floor of the Samuel B. & David Rose Building on West 65th Street. The Penthouse features floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a wraparound balcony with sweeping views of the Hudson River and the Lincoln Center campus.

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  • Live music

    Jazz At Lincoln Center

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    From the first note to the last bite, Dizzys Club offers an unforgettable night out with incredible live jazz, a warm atmosphere, and a seasonally curated menu served in front of sweeping views of the city.

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    Redeemer Presbyterian Church West Side

    4.8 out of 5, 211 reviewsPrice level $$$

    joining Jesus as he makes all things new. Use this time to reflect on what Jesus has done for us.

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    Samuel B. & David Rose Building

    4.8 out of 5, 31 reviewsPrice level $$$

    Samuel B. & David Rose Building is a entertainment in Upper West Side described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 9 reviews.

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  • Theater

    Theater 86 (Formerly Russian Arts Theater)

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$$

    Theater 86 continued to do what it has always done: make theater. Over the past year we mounted The Snow Queen and The Master and Margarita, welcomed Essence Theatre Studio for a powerful guest run of Kholstomer, and brought new life to The Three Musketeers.

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