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33 live entertainment in West Village, ranked by rating and reviews, with vibes and insider tips.
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Moodap picksCurated from Eater, Infatuation, TimeOut, Michelin & our own research, February 2026.
The world-famous Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City booked the newly formed band for three Monday nights that February. Changes come and go in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood, but the basement club occupying 178 Seventh Avenue South since 1935 remains a stable and revered New York City landmark.
Insider tip: VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA Every Monday Night
Smalls Jazz Club is a entertainment in West Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Insider tip: Book your tickets ahead of time.
Cherry Lane Theatre is a entertainment in Meatpacking District described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Insider tip: Sit anywhere, since every seat has a good view of the stage.
The SmallsLIVE Foundation for Jazz Art & Education is a not-for-profit arts organization. Our mission is to subsidize the operation of our venues, recording projects, tours and educational initiatives.
Insider tip: Smalls Jazz Club has been a pioneer in live streaming and began streaming shows live from the venue in 2007. There is no cost to watch our live streams. During normal operating times the entire evening is streamed.
Lucille Lortel Theatre is a theater venue in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Arthur's Tavern has been one of the best music joints in the West Village since we first opened our doors in 1937. We continue our storied legacy more than 88 years later by providing a neighborhood bar with the feel of Old NYC inside of a designated historic building.
Insider tip: We offer live music every night with no cover charge inside an intimate atmosphere full of friends old and new.
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Live music
Live At The Inn is NYC's Best BYOB-friendly variety show of Music, Comedy, and Characters- run at Music Inn World Instruments, New York's oldest continually-run music and record store, in operation since 1958.
Live music
Birds is where music, culture, and good peeps take flight. From jazz to funk, bossa to breaks, global grooves to underground gems—we showcase top talent from every genre and every corner of the world.
Theater
Cherry Lane Theatre is a entertainment in Meatpacking District described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Theater
The historic Greenwich House Theater, located in the West Village, features a 199-seat flexible theater ready to host your next production.
Event venue
Circus Academy New York - Pier 40 is a entertainment in Meatpacking District described by visitors as known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
Jazz
Smalls Jazz Club is a entertainment in West Village described by visitors as an entertainment venue, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Jazz
The world-famous Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City booked the newly formed band for three Monday nights that February. Changes come and go in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood, but the basement club occupying 178 Seventh Avenue South since 1935 remains a stable and revered New York City landmark.
Movie theater
IFC Center is a theater venue in West Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Jazz
The SmallsLIVE Foundation for Jazz Art & Education is a not-for-profit arts organization. Our mission is to subsidize the operation of our venues, recording projects, tours and educational initiatives.
Event venue
Little Owl the Townhouse is a entertainment in West Village described by visitors as food-focused, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
Theater
The HawtPlates music breaks down vernacular music styles into multiple modes of vocalizing, producing their sound and songs in the spirit of the family heirloom.
Event venue
Greenwich House Music School is a entertainment in West Village described by visitors as budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.
Event venue
Stephan Weiss Studios Ltd is a event venue venue in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Event venue
This West Village Penthouse venue offers incredible views of Manhattan, the Hudson River and the New York Harbor. The sun-drenched studio also features a beautiful outdoor terrace.
Theater
Rattlestick Theater is a theater venue in West Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Theater
Lucille Lortel Theatre is a theater venue in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Nightclub
Negroni Beach is a nightclub venue in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Event venue
The Westside Loft - Event Space NYC is a live music spot in Meatpacking District. Popular for groups.
Event venue
45 Downing is a event venue spot in West Village. Popular for date nights and groups.
Theater
Ars Nova at Greenwich House is a theater venue in West Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Italytime - Italian Cultural Center is a theater venue in West Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Event venue
Here Now Space is a event venue venue in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Theater
From Home To Homeland Inc is a theater venue in Meatpacking District, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
Luis Gomez Presents SPUNK @ The Monster is a nightclub venue in West Village, Manhattan. A top destination for a great night out.
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