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from$75/hr
Flatiron Newly Designed Recording Studio in the heart of NYC

Studioin Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon5
...space is the availability of instruments, including keys, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, percussion, and more. Whether you want to add live music elements to your podcast or experiment with sound, our instrument collection is available. To set the perfect ambiance...
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from$100/hr
Affordable 1,350 Sq Ft Dance Studio

Dance Studioin Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

4.6(50)
Venue capacity icon50
33x40' (1,320 sq ft.) Our space is currently available for recurring dance and fitness classes and one-time rehearsals, and workshops. Available for all types of dance and fitness: salsa, tango, hip-hop, ballroom, zumba, yoga, and group activities that complement our vision of a co-working /...
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from$85/hr
Rehearsal Space in SoHo loft

Rehearsal Music Spacein South Village, New York, NY

4.9(95)
Venue capacity icon10
Hello there! The loft space on Spring street is a beautiful, sunlit room approximately 1000 sp. feet. It is used as a rehearsal space for both the Flexible Orchestra and the Gamelan Son of Lion. I am opening it up as a rental unit for...
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from$175/hr
Welcome Home To Harlem's Parlor on Lenox

Townhomein Harlem, New York, NY

4.6(18)
Venue capacity icon100
...This unique venue, housed in a historic Harlem townhouse with oversized rooms, elegant fireplaces, original etched glass sliding doors, a majestic staircase, and lots of natural east/west light exposure, is well suited for a myriad of events including live music
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from$300/hr
Major Gallery in Chelsea Art district | Caelum Gallery

Galleryin Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

4.8(61)
Venue capacity icon100
Located in the heart of Chelsea, our spacious 3rd floor gallery (1,900 sq. ft) consists of three loosely divided rooms with 13' high ceilings, large windows, natural lighting, and a view of the High Line, offering the perfect space for presentations, art exhibitions, photo and...
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from$120/hr
Creative & Artsy Midtown Event Studio

Rehearsal Music Spacein Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon50
Our multi-purpose creative space is located right in the heart of Manhattan, and we've got two rooms available for you to host your event. You can choose to host your main event in the entire space, or host it in the larger room and convert...
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from$175/hr
Luxury event space with formal dining room, chef's kitchen, and grand piano

Event Spacein West Harlem, New York, NY

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon18
...luxurious, elegant, traditional European-style brownstone in the historic Hamilton Heights district offer clients the possibility to host private parties featuring live music, since the space has an excellent Boston grand piano. For an added fee, we can provide instrumentalists (pianists...
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from$100/hr
West 42nd Street Photo Studio with high ceilings and great natural light

Studioin Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

4.8(220)
Venue capacity icon10
*HEADSHOTS ONLY High ceilings loft set up as a Photo Studio in a doorman building located on West 42nd Street between Times Square and the Hudson River. Well lit, air conditioned, includes Wi-Fi, grip equipment and backdrops .Production/make up room and bathroom in studio. Perfect...
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from$350/hr
Versatile Live Event Space

Event Spacein Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon60
...Black Box Theater Live Podcasts & More! We are a turnkey media production company and have in-house AV technicians & sound/lighting/camera equipment, set dressing and props to facilitate all your live event needs. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL STUDIO USES: Live Music
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Experience incredible live music venues in New York City

Looking to experience music in a unique way? Then New York City is the place to be. From creative studios and performance halls to bars, theaters and flexible event spaces, NYC has it all when it comes to live music venues. But with so many choices, it can be hard to pick the right one. No matter what type of live music event you are planning — whether it's a piano recital or an acoustic show — the key is to find the perfect venue that fits your needs and budget.

Discover the perfect live music space in NYC

As far as classic live music venues go, there's nothing quite like the grandiose ambiance of a theater or performance hall. From large symphony halls to 1,000-seat theaters, performance halls can accommodate audiences of all sizes and boast spectacular acoustics for a wide range of musical acts, from a piano recital to an all-orchestra show.
Likewise, going to a bar or lounge for a live music experience can be an exciting way to explore NYC’s music scene. The intimate atmosphere at bars and lounges allow for more up-close-and-personal performances, supporting performers like solo artists, acoustic musicians, and small bands. For a lively atmosphere with plenty of energy in the crowd, bars and lounges are ideal for hosting musical events.

Put on an unforgettable performance at a live music venue rental in NYC

Booking one of NYC’s many fantastic live music venues is the way to go if you're looking to create a unique musical experience. These engaging spaces come with a variety of features that can take your event to the next level. With their unique acoustics, high-quality audio set-ups, and other features, live music venues provide a great setting for all types of performances. When selecting one of these spaces for your next event, consider the following:
  • Acoustic quality: For most live music events, acoustic quality is essential. Seek out venues that make use of sound baffling and advanced audio engineering technologies to provide outstanding acoustics no matter what type of performance you're putting on.
  • Stage lighting: Do you need stage lighting for your event? Look for spaces that have in-house lighting rigs and state-of-the-art systems. Some even offer customizable options so you can adjust the atmosphere to meet your needs.
  • Tech support: Though optional, if you need technical know-how during your event, make sure the space has technicians on site who can help with sound mixing and more. This can help ensure that all aspects run smoothly without any hitches or issues.

Reviews for live music venues

Ellie G.
Large Bushwick Event Space | Things To Look At Studios
at this venue, Ellis was incredibly supportive through all of our planning and the evening itself was better than we could have hoped for. A warm, inviting, flexible space that met all our needs and more! We had visual art on the walls, a live music...
Pavan B.
Spacious Theatre Event Space in Historic NOHO
We enjoyed working with Subculture and it's staff. My team hosted an event that included live music and a podcast recording in front of over 100 people. We've never had an easier time setting up, and working with a tech team. The space was...
Lauren B.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side | Foley Gallery
here on a Friday night to kick off our wedding weekend-- the space was perfect! We had about 120 guests for beer/wine/appetizers with live music. Michael and Sherri were unbelievable hosts-- extremely responsive, kind and helpful. They let us drop off a few cases of wine...
Sydney S.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side | Foley Gallery
FREE BODY PROJECT booked this beautiful space for a panel event. It was fabulous and fit our needs perfectly. Light and acoustics for live music were lovely and there was ample space for our 60 guests as well as room for food and drink tables. Michael...
Dee B.
Gorgeous meeting room on Upper West Side
Hi Mimi! I'm helping a friend find a location to host a live music open mic and the photos of your space looks like a very interesting option! Is it possible to arrange a 15 minute visit to check out venue and discuss more...
Christine H.
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this whole rental experience was beyond my wildest expectations. I rented the space for a full day photo shoot in the AM and live musical show in the PM. I wouldn't change a single thing about the night as this home provided not only...
Steph P.
Versatile Outdoor Enclave in the Heart of Greenpoint
this, but I learned day-of there is no sound system housed at the venue, so if you book, you should plan to bring your own. They've had other events with live music and can accommodate many different music set-ups...
Joseph E.
Dreamy Stunning Mansion in West Village For Fashion, Film, Weddings & Parties
perfectly), as I also had a live band perform for about an hour. I have never planned a party of this magnitude where I was providing food and alcohol for so many people and on top of that had a live music performance. Given the...

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