Top rated Live music venues in New York, United States to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Live music venues in New York

Experience the best that New York has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 145 places from Live music venue category.

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Théâtre XIV by Company XIV

Performing arts theater

👍👍 A feast for the eyes and ears, this show had me captivated for the whole 2 hours. The performers are all SO good; the costumes, the music, the ambiance and decor - everything feels like you're being transported into some magical fever dream. The music is also amazing, mixing several genres and time...

4.90 (681 reviews)

BrownstoneJAZZ

Live music venue

👍👍 Best jazz venue in Brooklyn! You feel like you are part of a jazz family! Amazing local musicians and great vibes! Loved listening to Boncella singing beautifully! We had the best time! And the brownstone is amazing! Can’t wait to go back again!

4.90 (179 reviews)

Jackson Room

Jazz club

👍👍 World-class Jazz is back in Southeast Queens. Just blocks away from where many jazz legends called home Ed Jackson is the next generation of a Jazz superstar. Every last Saturday of the month a quartet plays two sets of jazz classics and improv. A cover of $20 a person gets you a front view to saxo...

4.90 (31 reviews)

Radio City Music Hall

Concert hall

Circa-1932 art deco theater hosting the Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes, concerts & more.

4.80 (23.6K reviews)

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Performing arts theater

Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

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4.80 (19K reviews)

The King of Fish

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 I think I found an incredible staple to The Sunset park area. The vibe and energy to this place is amazing. The food is absolutely exquisite and tasty. The tacos and drinks are very authentic and original The Owner Roger is a great guy, he greeted my lady and I with the absolute kindness. If you hav...

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4.80 (697 reviews)

Bill's Place

Jazz club

Jazz legends play the small no-frills room & you can bring your own alcohol. Reservations needed.

4.80 (295 reviews)

Patrick's Place

Jazz club

👍👍 Down-home, intimate experience. The jazz feels (and literally is) like old friends getting together for a jam session. Definitely not flashy, but everyone was welcoming and friendly. Mr Pat shook my hand himself, Nicole was an excellent server and the Rasta pasta was delicious!(*Eventbrite registrat...

4.80 (158 reviews)

The Owl Music Parlor

Live music venue

4.80 (138 reviews)

Sleepwalk

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Came here at around 6pm on a weekday and loved it. Very Gothic design with a lot of black, red, and gold which would probably hit even harder late at night, but I was still really into it in the daylight. Great cocktails and decent beer selection. I will definitely come back, especially to check out...

4.80 (120 reviews)

Bargemusic

Live music venue

Long-running chamber music venue showcasing a variety of performances on a 19-century barge.

4.80 (104 reviews)

Witching Hour

Cocktail bar

👍👍 A real jewel! We were there during happy hour, prices more than fair especially compared to Manhattan. We tried all tacos and all were fantastic (the beef ones a little superior than the others). Try the hot sauce! Cocktails also very good! Unfortunately, we discovered this place on our last evening...

4.80 (91 reviews)