Music Venues includes music halls, concert halls, live music bars, jazz clubs, blues bars, ballrooms, bandstands, bandshells and other performance spaces.
New York, NY
Arlene’s Grocery opened its doors in 1995 as one of the first live music clubs in New York’s Lower East Side. The venue includes two unique spaces. The 75-capacity front bar of Arlene’s Grocery is known as The Butcher Bar. Accommodating up to 110 guests, The Venue is a versatile space with a state-of-the-art sound system, theatrical lighting, and a full bar. ...
Buffalo, NY
Babeville is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in a renovated 19th century Gothic Revival-style church in downtown Buffalo’s Theater District. The 1,200 capacity Asbury Hall at Babeville is an open-floor hall with 45′ ceilings, a state-of-the-art sound system, and original wrap around balcony with pew seating. ...
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Auburn, NY
Auburn Public Theater (APT) is a non-profit, multi-venue community arts center in downtown Auburn, NY. Through its Producing and Presenting Series, Auburn Public Theater brings nationally touring acts, live music, musical theater, plays and comedians to its 199-seat Main Stage for compelling and diverse programming throughout the year. ...
New York, NY
Established in 2013, Baby’s All Right is an independently funded and operated music venue in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. It is comprised of three separate spaces. The Live Room is equipped with a stage and sound system, perfect for a performance based event or a cocktail party with a DJ and dancing. Featuring a service bar and seating, the Restaurant is partitioned from the dance floor. The Front Lounge is steps way from the front bar, DJ booth, and dance floor. ...
Ellicottville, NY
Open since 1987, Balloons Restaurant & Night Club in Ellicottville, NY, has two distinct areas with completely different experiences for nightclubbers, live music lovers, and those seeking a relaxed family dining experience. Balloons houses two huge bars, two dance floors, a patio, and a live music stage with world-class sound and lights where some of the best local and touring bands perform. Late night, local DJs take over. ...
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Poughkeepsie, NY
Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, the Bardavon is Hudson Valley’s home for live entertainment, community gatherings, classic films and more. The Bardavon is the oldest continuously-operating theater in New York. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc., is the nonprofit that owns and operates the 944-seat theater. ...
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New York, NY
Beacon Theatre is the Upper West Side’s landmark venue featuring a groundbreaking audio system: Sphere Immersive Sound. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and mystical charm, the Beacon makes for an intimate setting for unforgettable concerts and events. ...
New York, NY
Created by musicians, for musicians, Brooklyn Music Kitchen is a restaurant and music venue in Clinton Hill that gives local and global artists the opportunity to perform, record, and stream their performances from a live soundstage in an intimate setting. Every Wednesday, bring your instrument or your voice and get up on stage with the house band. ...
New York, NY
First opened in 1891, Carnegie Hall is a national historic landmark and cultural center in New York comprised of three performance venues and numerous event spaces. With superb acoustics and five curvilinear levels seating 2,790, Isaac Stern Auditorium / Ronald O. Perelman Stage is able to host everything from classical music to popular and world-music concerts, comedy shows, major film and TV screenings, benefits, and more. The 599-capacity Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall presents a perfect setting for the latest contemporary sounds from classical, pop, jazz, and world music. With 268 seats, the intimate Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall is home to hundreds of recitals, chamber music concerts, panel discussions, and debut performances. ...
Homer, NY
The Center for the Arts of Homer, built in 1894, is an historic former church. The facilities include the 400-seat The William and Ruth Whiting Theater, The Karen L. Sager Community Room (a banquet hall), a visual art gallery, dance studio, and commercial kitchen. The Center for the Arts is well known for hosting national music concerts, film, art, theatre, and so much more. ...
Woodstock, NY
The historic 1929 ballroom at Colony Woodstock in the heart of the Catskills, features a state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Located in world-famous Woodstock, NY, Colony is situated in the heart of the village, where you can enjoy outdoor dining in the beer garden while soaking up some of the Hudson Valley’s best live music. ...
New York, NY
Located in the heart of East Village, DROM is an intimate lounge presenting local, national and international performers in diverse genres from jazz and rock to electronic, soul and funk to hip-hop and world music. DROM also presents burlesque shows, film screenings, dance, comedy, musical theater, and more. DROM has a standing room capacity of 300 people, or cabaret-style seated format of 150 people. ...
Earlville, NY
Originally built in 1892, Earlville Opera House is a multi-arts center serving both artists and the broader community with arts programming in multiple disciplines. The facility includes a theater, art galleries, and the Arts Café. The theater is unique and intimate and the acoustics are excellent. ...
Niagara Falls, NY
Evening Star Concert Hall is a local bar, lounge, and music venue in Niagara Falls, NY. The venue has an open dance floor a stage. ...
New York, NY
Built circa 1862, Flushing Town Hall is a historic New York City landmark with an intimate mystical charm. The state-of-the-art theater space features over 200 lights, digital sound equipment, a Steinway Grand Piano, a projector and video equipment. The venue offers performances including jazz, world music, dance and puppetry plus exhibitions and education programs. ...
Canandaigua, NY
The Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY, presents world-class performances in music, dance, theater, and the arts in the heart of the Finger Lakes. The facility includes The Sands Family Foundation Theatre, a 427-seat theater built in 1928 with up-to-date lighting, sound, and rigging systems designed for professional and community arts organizations including orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, bands, dance ensembles, legit and musical theatre productions, opera, and recitals. ...
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New York, NY
Built in 1937, The Gramercy Theatre is a music venue located in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan. It is owned and operated by Live Nation. This intimate venue features two unique spaces: the Main Room and Samsara Lounge. ...
New York, NY
The Hammerstein Ballroom is located within the Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan. A former opera house built in 1906, the ballroom now provides performers with production technology that combines live events with in-house TV/audio recording studios and state-of-the-art post-production suites. ...
New York, NY
Heaven Can Wait, formerly East Berlin and Lola NYC, is a leading small music venue in New York City. Located on Avenue A, with its rich musical history and cultural significance, Heaven Can Wait brings the next wave of great bands and musical genres to the East Village. With a premier backline, full bar and ample space, it has become a sought after music establishment for bands and fans alike. Heaven Can Wait is the perfect small event space in NYC for parties, video shoots, DJ events, and private events in The East Village. ...
New York, NY
Located just one block east of Union Square, Irving Plaza is a ballroom-style music venue in New York, NY. The versatile space features state-of-the-art lighting and sound, an upscale VIP lounge with a private bar, a mezzanine with views of the main floor, an expanded lobby that includes a bar area, and several lounges. ...
New York, NY
Established in 2006 in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, Jalopy Theatre and School of Music is a multi-faceted arts space showcasing folk, roots, bluegrass, country, blues and traditional world music from local and traveling artists. The venue has a full kitchen, bar, sound setup, and instrument backline. The School of Music also offers music workshops, classes, and instruments for sale. ...
New York, NY
Originally opened in 1929, the historic Kings Theatre is a live performance venue in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, known for presenting live music, comedy, film screenings, family programming and more. The theater boasts stunning architecture and an opulent interior featuring an ornate ceiling, plush velvet seating, and a grand stage. From its majestic lobby and luxurious speakeasy spaces to its spacious stage and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, Kings Theatre offers a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. The venue is owned by the city and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group. ...
New York, NY
Knitting Factory at Baker Falls is a live music venue located in the back of the Baker Falls café, bar and club in New York’s East Village. ...
Albany, NY
Madison Theater is a historic neighborhood movie theater in Albany, NY, hosting live music performances and comedy shows. ...
Queens, NY
Melrose Ballroom, located in the heart of Long Island City, is one of New York City’s premiere exclusive venues for private events and live performance shows. The multi-level venue offers state-of the art lighting and audio/visual services. Four bars are located throughout the main ballroom, mezzanine, rooftop lounge, and outdoor deck. The main ballroom holds 800 standing and 450 seated. ...
New York, NY
The Mercury Lounge New York is a Lower East Side Icon. This intimate venue is divided into two rooms. The front one, with a long oak bar, bathrooms and coat check, welcomes people off the street. The back room, which houses the stage, is the main gathering area. Sightlines are superb, the sound is crystal clear, and a green room is available. ...
New York, NY
Nublu is a unique club and record label from the cultural epicenter of New York City, the East Village. There are three entities of the Nublu universe: a live music venue, a record label, and the Nublu Jazz Festival. ...
Westbury, NY
Built in 1956, The NYCB Theatre at Westbury is an entertainment venue located in the hamlet of Jericho, outside of Westbury, NY. Long Island’s premier indoor concert facility, the theater presents more than 125 live music, comedy, and family concert events annually. The venue offers fixed seating with a capacity of 2,800 guests configured in the round. NYCB Theatre can also be converted to play in a proscenium configuration accommodating over 1,800 guests. Additionally, the venue operates two full service lobbies complete with food and beverage services as well as a VIP club. ...
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Albany, NY
The Palace Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, NY. The Palace Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization that operates the Palace Theatre Albany. Capital Region audiences are treated to a broad array of entertainment including the best in concerts, stand-up comedy, classical performances, films, community events and more. ...
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Patchogue, NY
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, located in the heart of downtown Patchogue, in Suffolk County, NY, is a nonprofit venue offering dance, music and theater. The theater has a state-of-the-art sound system and Broadway-caliber lighting and rigging. There are 854 orchestra seats and 252 balcony seats; bringing the total number to 1,106. ...
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Bridgeport, NY
Located in Bridgeport, NY, Point Place Casino is a smoke-free, gaming and dining facility. Proudly owned by the Oneida Indian Nation, Point Place Casino also offers several dining and cocktail lounge options: Burgers of Madison County, Wicked Good Pizza, Opals Confectionary, The Fireside Lounge, and a bar with live entertainment every weekend. ...
Schenectady, NY
Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady, NY, is the Capital Region’s destination for major Broadway shows, cutting-edge film festivals, exciting special events, and everything in between. Proctors offers two theater facilities: The 2,600-capacity Mainstage and the 436-capacity GE Theatre.Proctors’ historic MainStage Theatre is fully equipped with a large proscenium stage, lighting, sound, rigging, and over 20 dressing rooms. It is also home to a fully operational Mighty Wurlitzer organ.Located on the first floor, the GE Theatre is a flexible, black box theater featuring the largest movie screen in the northeast, a top-notch sound system, movable seating, a projection room, three dressing rooms, and a load-in/tech space. ...
New York, NY
Since 2005, Rockwood Music Hall has grown from a single stage venue to boasting three intimate stages, all with top-notch sound systems. Here you will find music of all genres from local and international artists on all three stages seven days per week. ...
New York, NY
Open since 1982, S.O.B.’s (aka Sound of Brazil) is a legendary live music venue in the lower Manhattan neighborhood of SoHo. Emerging artists and industry veterans alike love the opportunity to connect with their fans on a personal level in the intimacy of this room. SOB’s draws both local and international crowds to experience Latin, R&B, hip-hop, Haitian, Brazilian, Caribbean, alternative and world music. ...
Johnson City, NY
Goodwill Theatre Inc’s Schorr Family Firehouse Stage is an intimate performance venue located at the historic Central Fire Station & Municipal Building in Johnson City, NY, built in 1899. The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage features flexible staging, state-of-the-art lighting, and accommodates up to 150 seats. Opened in 2007, it is the first venue of the nonprofit Goodwill Theatre Performing Arts and Conference Center Complex and currently hosts a wide variety of entertainment including comedy and music plus classes and workshops. ...
Salamanca, NY
Nestled among the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino features the best entertainment in the region with amazing performers, must-see concerts, and the region’s best live bands. The Seneca Allegany Event Center boasts one of the area’s largest spaces, with a 2,500 person capacity. The resort offers world-class gaming, fine and casual dining, a full-service spa and salon, and a luxury hotel. ...
Niagara Falls, NY
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino features the best in Niagara Falls entertainment with world-famous performers, jaw-dropping shows, must-see concerts, and the region’s best live bands. Seneca Niagara is a full-amenity resort located in picturesque Niagara Falls, NY, featuring a hotel, ten restaurants, seven shops, a full-service spa, superstar entertainment, and exciting nightlife.Seneca Niagara Event Center is the 2,400-capacity home to world-class live entertainment, from concerts and live theater to trade shows and conventions.The Bear’s Den is home to incredible talent on Western New York’s premier small stage. With no seat farther than 40 feet from the stage, you get all the entertainment of a large scale concert in an intimate, up-close-and-personal setting.Stir is the casino’s feature bar. Catch the game on the massive 43-foot HD screen. Pull up a chair and play video poker. Gather your friends and dance the night away with live bands and DJs on select nights. ...
New York, NY
ShapeShifter Lab is a two-story music and arts space in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The downstairs has a current capacity of 75. The upstairs features a 1250 sq ft space for yoga, live performances, workshops, seminars, dance lessons, and more. ...
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Ithaca, NY
Located in downtown Ithaca, NY, the State Theatre was originally constructed in 1928. This historic building features an ornate lobby, amazing sightlines, ample green rooms, and a seating capacity of 1,600. The nonprofit State Theatre of Ithaca hosts concerts, theatrical productions, comedy shows, classic movies, dance performances, readings, and community performances. ...
Patchogue, NY
Stereo Garden is a unique multi-purpose event venue located in the vibrant Village of Patchogue, NY. Originally built in the 1940’s, this historic building offers state-of-the-art professional lighting and audio systems, multiple levels, all with clear sightlines, a large dance floor and two bars. ...
Plattsburgh, NY
Strand Center for the Arts is an arts center, music studio, and 900-seat theater in downtown Plattsburgh, NY, offering rich cultural experiences to the local community. The historic Strand Theater, now called the Strand Center Theatre, was built in 1924 as a vaudeville theater in the Neoclassical style. The auditorium is outfitted with HD cinema equipment, lighting, sound, and dressing rooms appropriate for hosting premier performances. The Strand Center presents independent films, local and touring performers, gallery events, artisan markets, classes and more. The Music Studio, adjacent to the arts center, is available as a community rehearsal space. ...
Big Flats, NY
Tag’s is a multifaceted entertainment facility in Big Flats, NY, with a full service restaurant, a banquet room, upper deck, an outdoor pavilion, a nationally recognized concert facility, and Tagsylvania which features three haunted attractions during the fall. Tag’s Summer Stage provides national headline entertainment in an outdoor setting on a consistent basis. ...
New York, NY
Terminal 5 is a New York City multilevel music venue in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan. The venue features 40′ ceilings, high-tech sound and lighting, green rooms, ample bathrooms, kitchen space, nearby parking and an easy load-in/out. ...
New York, NY
A former printing factory located between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, NY, The Bell House is a state-of-the-art facility with a separate performance space and lounge. The 500-capacity Main Room at The Bell House has 25′ arched ceilings, unobstructed views of the stage, and a wooden bar. ...
New York, NY
Opened in 1998 in New York City’s Lower East Side, The Bowery Ballroom is the city’s premiere live music venue. Bowery provides a space unlike any other with three unique floors: the lounge on the lowest level, The Ballroom on the main floor, and the mezzanine above. ...
Binghamton, NY
The Bundy Museum of History & Art Campus is a complex of five independent buildings in Binghamton, NY. Located behind the historic Harlow E. Bundy House, the Bundy Museum Annex was originally the family carriage house. The Annex is home to The Bundy Annex Theater; a large and exquisite space available for private and community events. ...
Poughkeepsie, NY
Originally built in 1912, The Chance Theater is a legendary music venue in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Chance Complex consists of the Chance Theater concert hall, the smaller The Loft concert hall upstairs, and The Platinum Lounge nightclub and The Nuddy Irishmen cafe/bar downstairs. ...
New York, NY
The Delancey, located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is a three level club consisting of a music venue, main level bar and rooftop garden. Georgie’s Downstairs Lounge is a performance space equipped with private bar, DJ booth, backline, and state-of-the-art light and sound system. The room accommodates a wide spectrum of events including local, national and international acts, DJs, and private parties. ...
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Chittenango, NY
The East End at YBR Casino & Sports Book features all-new table games, amazing live entertainment, craft cocktails and wicked good food. ...
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Albany, NY
Opened in 1978, The Egg is the Empire State Plaza’s center for the performing arts in Albany, NY. The Egg is a premier presenter of dance, music, theatre, comedy and family entertainment in its 980-seat Hart Theatre, the intimate 440 seat Lewis A. Swyer Theatre, as well as on its outdoor stage during the summer months. The Egg is owned by the State of New York. ...
Geneseo, NY
Dating back to the 1900s, the historic Riviera Theater is a movie theater and live music venue in downtown Geneseo, NY. The Geneseo Riviera shows classic movies on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons with regular live performances from local artists during the week. The theater features state-of-the-art-sound and lighting systems and a 600 sf stage. The venue is also available to rent for concerts, screenings, meetings/presentations, and other special events. ...
Syracuse, NY
The Lost Horizon was founded in East Syracuse in 1976 and has since become one of the longest operational club-sized concert venues in Central New York. This landmark venue presents music from all genres from local and national performers. ...
Huntington, NY
Opened in 2011, The Paramount Huntington is the premier live entertainment destination on Long Island. Located in Huntington, NY, The Paramount hosts a variety of concerts, comedy, boxing, and other special events. The Paramount is a multi-faceted venue with a large main upper level dance floor, fixed side loge-balcony seating, mezzanine seating, and a Sky Bar. ...
New York, NY
The Rooftop at Pier 17, situated in the heart of Lower Manhattan and the Seaport, is New York City’s most dynamic open-air entertainment venue. At five stories high and set out 300′ into the East River, The Rooftop at Pier 17 offers panoramic views of the Lower Manhattan skyline. The venue is ideal for hosting concerts, health and wellness events, movie screenings, corporate outings, fitness classes, community events and seasonal activations. The Rooftop at Pier 17 is operated by The Howard Hughes Corporation. ...
New York, NY
Opened in 2019, The Shed is an arts and cultural center in Hudson Yards on Manhattan’s West Side. The Shed’s highly adaptable Bloomberg Building is an eight-level structure that includes two large gallery spaces, a versatile theater, and multiple event spaces. The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance.The Shed’s largest space, The McCourt, is formed when a telescoping outer shell is deployed over the adjoining plaza, doubling the building’s footprint. An iconic space for large-scale performances, installations, and events, The McCourt can accommodate a seated audience of 1,250 or up to 2,000 standing.The Kenneth C. Griffin Theater, on Level 6, seats up to 500 people and can be transformed into two smaller spaces to create more intimate event settings.The Shed’s column-free, museum-quality galleries on levels 2 and 4 provide large, open spaces for events.The Tisch Skylights and Lab, on Level 8, are striking spaces for events, rehearsals, and artist development that seat approximately 450 people, with standing room for 750. ...
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Syracuse, NY
Nestled in the historic Westcott neighborhood of Syracuse, NY, The Westcott Theater is the most prolific and diverse live music venue in Central New York. ...
Queens, NY
Trans-Pecos is an all-ages venue for new music and community programming located in Queens, New York. The nightclub and community space includes a Vietnamese restaurant and a patio garden bar. Enjoy cheap drinks, big open skies, plants, a great sounding room with perfect sightlines and thoughtfully eclectic live performers and DJs. ...
Troy, NY
Built in 1875, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, is a historic performance space in Troy, Rensselaer County, NY. The theater features a state-of-the-art sound system, Steinway Model D Piano, and seating for up to 1175 people. Troy Music Hall, renowned for its acoustics and an Odell concert organ, is operated by a not-for-profit organization that hosts community events throughout the season. The Hall is also available for rehearsals, auditions, live performances, press conferences, corporate and community events, fundraisers, and meetings. ...
Piermont, NY
Established in 1976, The Turning Point Cafe is an intimate music venue in Piermont, NY, with a Mexican restaurant upstairs. The cozy venue is known for its Monday jazz series as well regular live blues, acoustic, and more. ...
Barneveld, NY
Unity Hall in Barneveld, NY, is operated and maintained by the Unity Hall Foundation, a nonprofit formed in 1995 to preserve the historic building and present entertaining and informative programs. Inside, the 120-seat Landecker Auditorium extends the full length of Unity Hall’s second floor. The charming space is perfect for plays, intimate bands, and solo performances as well as public events such as speeches and lectures. ...
New York, NY
Warsaw New York is a long-running staple of the Brooklyn music scene, this beloved, worn-in ballroom has a capacity of 1000. Located inside the Polish National Home community center in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Founded as a rock venue in 2001, Warsaw is a local favorite and industry go-to for punk bands, hip-hop artists, DJs, and more. ...
New York, NY
Webster Hall has three live performance venues: the Grand Ballroom (1500 capacity), The Ritz Lounge (600 capacity) and The Studio (400 capacity). ...
Essex, NY
The Whallonsburg Grange chapter was founded in 1903 in Essex, NY. The historic venue features a beautiful main hall that seats up to 130, with 100 on the main floor and 30 in the balcony. There is a large stage with professional lighting, an in-house audio system, an HD projector and a large movie screen. There is also a certified commercial kitchen available for catering, commercial food production, and farm and community projects.The nonprofit, volunteer-run Whallonsburg Grange Hall hosts concerts by regionally and nationally known performers, the Champlain Valley Film Series, and Lyceum lectures as well as classes and workshops throughout the year.The Grange also owns Whitcomb’s, the renovated garage and green space across the street. It is home to art studios as well as a Community Room where monthly storytelling open mics take place, along with art exhibitions, open jams, classes and other gatherings. ...
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