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Best Live Entertainment in Washington Heights, Manhattan

14 live entertainment in Washington Heights (The Heights), ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.

Washington Heights in a line

The Heights — where the music, the views, and the food are all unmatched

Insider tip

Fort Tryon Park and The Cloisters are a must, but the chimichurri on St. Nicholas is the real reason to come.

All Live Entertainment in Washington Heights

Ranked by rating and how many reviews back it. Open any venue for hours, photos, and reviews.

  • 4.9 out of 5

    Every Sunday since 1993, music lovers have found joy and solace in the concerts presented by Marjorie Eliot & Friends at 555 Edgecombe Ave in Sugar Hill.

    • Intimate
    • Sophisticated
    • Smooth
  • Live music

    United Palace

    4.6 out of 5

    United Palace is a entertainment in Washington Heights described by visitors as an entertainment venue. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Social
  • 5.0 out of 5

    Cyn's Event Space is a entertainment in Washington Heights described by visitors as food-focused. Based on 10 reviews.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 5.0 out of 5, 15 reviews

    The Party Room NYC is a event venue spot in Washington Heights. Popular for groups.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 4.4 out of 5

    The Shabazz Center is a global, cultural and educational institution dedicated to honoring the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. Located in the historic Audubon Ballroom, where Malcolm X delivered his final message, the Center serves as a beacon for human rights, social justice, and Black pride.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 4.6 out of 5

    The Shabazz Center is a global, cultural and educational institution dedicated to honoring the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. Located in the historic Audubon Ballroom, where Malcolm X delivered his final message, the Center serves as a beacon for human rights, social justice, and Black pride.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 4.8 out of 5

    Dell Arte Opera Ensemble is a theater venue in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.5 out of 5

    Schottenstein Center is a theater venue in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.4 out of 5

    Lamport Auditorium is a event venue venue in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 5.0 out of 5, 1 review

    Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company is a theater venue in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • Nightclub

    Club Tamboril

    2.0 out of 5

    Club Tamboril is a nightclub venue in Washington Heights, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
  • 3.0 out of 5, 2 reviews

    Our show is an amazing, theatrical, extravaganza night out! A must-see! Red Velvet Entertainment started as the number one NYC burlesque show in the New York City area. With burlesque shows every week, and now we provide some of the most intricate and exotic burlesque and cabaret performances nationwide.

    • Cultural
    • Immersive
    • Exciting
  • 4.1 out of 5

    Above The Heights is a newly built 13,000+ SF private event space in Upper Manhattan's premier 23-story mixed-use tower. Located on the 12th floor with two outdoor terraces with unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and George Washington Bridge, the event space can host a variety of occasions from conferences, product launches, and corporate galas to weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, mitzvahs for up to 500 guests.

    • Lively
    • Exciting
    • Intimate

Frequently asked questions

What are the best entertainment venues in Washington Heights?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top entertainment venues in Washington Heights on Moodap are Marjorie Eliot's Parlor Entertainment Harlem (4.9 stars), Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria (4.8 stars) and United Palace (4.6 stars). The full list is on this page.
How is the full list of entertainment venues in Washington Heights ranked?
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