Smalls Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

1. Smalls Jazz Club

9.1
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: Listen to the best emerging stars in this quintessential jazz bar. Perfect for a relaxed, wine and music filled evening. The $20 cover charge is less than most places considering the quality of music.

Jon B.Jon Bills: Great space with live jazz and friendly staff. Arrive early to grab a seat. $20 cover charge.

Alexandros P.Alexandros Plexidas: Great small live jazz club. Friendly staff, cheap beer and well spent 20$ entrance fee which gives you also the right to enter the other Smalls club across the street.

Village Vanguard is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

2. Village Vanguard

9.2
178 7th Ave S (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 75 tips and reviews

AhmedAhmed: Highly recommended classic NYC must-see must-experience jazz venue. Housed d finest jazz performances. Get reservation to have a seat as it always gets packed!

Orsolya F.Orsolya F.: Jazz history at your fingertips. Don't miss it, book a reservation, arrive early -- it gets really crowded. Great music, respectful audience, 3 sets per night.

Julie S.Julie Soscia: One of the best spots in NYC for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.

Birdland is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

3. Birdland

9.1
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of the best places to enjoy live music enjoy Cajun food in the city. There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person.

Oliver C.Oliver Ceballos: Awesome place to enjoy a nice meal while watching a live Jazz concert. I recommend to make a reservation and getting there 30 minutes before showtime to get a nice table. Great place for a date.

A.D. R.A.D. Revels: Fantastic music. $10 min per person. Great gumbo and po' boys. The collard greens are good for up north.

Terra Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

4. Terra Blues

9.0
149 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson & LaGuardia St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 56 tips and reviews

Jessica W.Jessica Wilson: Great place for blues music! One of the best in NY in my opinion...

Richard R.Richard Revilla: Been coming here for over 25 years. Great blues music on weekend nights. Grab a sit and enjoy some of the best blues in the country.

Gonzalo F.Gonzalo Fiorina: Amazing spot for live music. Jazz bands are superb!

Tomi Jazz is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

5. Tomi Jazz

8.8
239 E 53rd St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 73 tips and reviews

douglasdouglas: An AMAZING jazz spot in the East 50's!! The music is always hot, the vibe is always cool and drinks are always cold.

Thodoris T.Thodoris T: Absolutely fantastic place for a jazz- evening! Food and cocktails are also great. I totally recommend it!

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Great cozy place in midtown east for cocktails sake and some dishes with great music.

Little Branch is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

6. Little Branch

8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews

NY WaterwayNY Waterway: Fun place to go for a subterranean, speakeasy experience. Dim lighting, cozy booths, and live jazz provide for an intimate setting. Great bartenders serving a variety of cocktails. Cash only.

Tinashe D.Tinashe Dhliwayo: This is my go to cocktail spot for when I have visitors to entertain from out of town. It's super cozy with great music that's quiet enough for you to hold a conversation.

Michael K.Michael Klein: Excellent cocktails, best to go with bespoke. Great live music too. Cash only.

Bowery Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

7. Bowery Ballroom

9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews

Will O.Will Oliver: My favorite place to see a concert in NYC. Great sound, great staff, good atmosphere. Love it

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite places to see great live music. Grab a spot in the back next to the bar, you’ll still have a great view of the band and convenient access to refill your drink!

Peter W.Peter Wu: My favorite concert venue in NY. Great acoustics, w/ an intimate feel. They do a great job of booking indie bands that complement the space. Don't forget to check out the balcony!

Central Park SummerStage is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

8. Central Park SummerStage

9.1
Central Park (Rumsey Playfield), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Park · 115 tips and reviews

Fitzcarl R.Fitzcarl Reid: Sun is shining, lovely day, music of my childhood bringing back lovely nostalgic sentiments

CristinaCristina: Any concert here is good! Inside the park, great vibes, and amazing music. Free concerts: thank you NY! Hungry? Try the tacos and the ice cream.

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: Great atmosphere for an outdoor concert! City Winery with a few wines on tap, pizza, hot dogs, etc. Ingrid Michaelson put on a great show in June!

Washington Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

9. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 706 tips and reviews

BigBossPaulBigBossPaul: Great park, packed with live music entertainment. Special beautiful at nite.

CompassCompass: Defined by its giant white arch, the park is best known for its chess games, gorgeous fountain, and live musicians. It acts as a meeting ground for NYU students, artists, and neighborhood regulars.

Phil B.Phil Buckler: Great park for chilling and listening to street jazz

Carnegie Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

10. Carnegie Hall

9.2
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 110 tips and reviews

Reuters Business TravellerReuters Business Traveller: One of the world's greatest concert halls, choose from three spaces, holding between 268 and 2,800 people.

Fabiano R.Fabiano Rampazzo: Legendary concert venue where they have performed Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and others unforgettable legends!

I Care If You ListenI Care If You Listen: New Classical Music concerts usually happen in Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall’s newest venue opened in 2003. With its 599 seats and its wood panelling Zankel is a first class hall.

Bemelmans Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

11. Bemelmans Bar

9.1
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Yerelyn C.Yerelyn C.: Go in the evenings from 5:30-8:30pm & to listen to piano & great music. Great options to select from including drinks and appetizers. After 9:30 there's a cover fee of $30 p/p table $ $15 p/p at bar.

Arah C.Arah Cho: Great cocktails and live jazz. The Passion Royale was definitely my favorite!

Chris E.Chris Evans: Great spot that does lovely live jazz. Really intimate vibe while still having great energy.

Beacon Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

12. Beacon Theatre

9.3
2124 Broadway (at W 74th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Upper West Side · 172 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A historic theatre perfect for everything from a comedy show to musical acts. It's small and broken up into 3 levels so there's not really a bad seat in the house. Seeing a concert here is a must!

Brett W.Brett Wells: A beautifully restored 1920's movie house. Plenty of great places to eat/drink in the area for before/after the concert.

summer d.summer daidone: Great place in New York to see a concert. A lot of seating but still feels very intimate. The interior architecture is beautiful.

Radio City Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

13. Radio City Music Hall

9.4
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 390 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kramer: Best sounding concert venue ever

Kelly H.Kelly H.: One of the best all-time venues to see a concert!

MarcMarc: The acrobats are amazing, scene design was great and the music fit. I really enjoyed the show a lot and would recommend it to everyone to see

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

14. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 215 tips and reviews

Walter F. R.Walter F. Rodriguez: Nothing better on the UWS than relaxing by the Lincoln Center fountain on a beautiful, warm evening. You may even catch the incredible music from the met floating to you on the cool night air.

CompassCompass: Lincoln Center is one of the city’s most iconic cultural institutions. Opera, chamber music, theater, jazz, film, and dance can all be found in the 16-acre complex.

Michael F.Michael Fox-Rabinovitz: Great space for great music as always

Mezzrow is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in New York City.

15. Mezzrow

9.1
163 W 10th St (7th ave S.), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 20 tips and reviews

Inese S.Inese Stade: Good music, nice atmosphere, perfect drinks

Seth G.Seth Goldbarg: Jazz piano in a early mid century style with great guests

DDDD: Cosy jazz perfection.