1. Smalls Jazz Club
8.9
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews
Louis 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.
Vic Zaud: Wonderful small (no pun) club that brings an intimate jazz experience. Super unique.
Jon Bills: Great space with live jazz and friendly staff. Arrive early to grab a seat. $20 cover charge.
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
Ahmed: 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.: 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 Soscia: One of the best spots in NYC for live jazz - great for a date or intimate setting.
3. Birdland
9.1
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 92 tips and reviews
The 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 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. Revels: Fantastic music. $10 min per person. Great gumbo and po' boys. The collard greens are good for up north.
5. Little Branch
8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 336 tips and reviews
NY 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.
Michael Klein: Excellent cocktails, best to go with bespoke. Great live music too. Cash only.
Eric Benjamin: Love this spot! Live music and great cocktails!
6. Bowery Ballroom
9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews
Will Oliver: My favorite place to see a concert in NYC. Great sound, great staff, good atmosphere. Love it
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!
Wesley Batista: Great place for a concert. Saw Johnnyswim and it was very nice!
Cristina: 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 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!
Brian Felix: Great way to enjoy live music in the summer!
9. Carnegie Hall
9.2
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 110 tips and reviews
Reuters Business Traveller: One of the world's greatest concert halls, choose from three spaces, holding between 268 and 2,800 people.
Fabiano Rampazzo: Legendary concert venue where they have performed Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and others unforgettable legends!
I 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.
New York Public Library: Love the arts? Explore one of the world’s most extensive collections of historic recordings, videotapes, sheet music, stage designs, posters, and photographs at the Library for the Performing Arts. Read more.
Compass: 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 Fox-Rabinovitz: Great space for great music as always
14. David Geffen Hall
9.1
10 Lincoln Center Plz (at W 65th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Lincoln Square · 68 tips and reviews
Dora: Introduce kids to symphonic music at the Young People’s Concerts (ages 6 to 12). Arrive early for Kidzone Live! where kids can try instruments and play musical games.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
amNewYork: SUMMER 2012: The Kravis Prize Concert: Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dutilleux (JUNE 26) -- The inaugural honoree of the Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music is French composer Henri Dutilleux.
HISTORY: Designed by Max Abramovitz, the hall opened in 1962 as Philharmonic Hall, as the new home concert venue of the New York Philharmonic, after the orchestra moved from Carnegie Hall.