Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall is one of the most eminent music venues in the world

Entrance to the famous Carnegie Hall Concert Venue in New York City
Entrance to the famous Carnegie Hall Concert Venue in New York City cc licensed photo by cliff1066™

A world renowned music and concert hall, Carnegie Hall provides an awesome experience for the music aficionado. Music genres include orchestra, classic ensemble, chamber, opera, pop and jazz. Unfortunately if you are visiting New York during the summer months the season is concluded, but the schedule kicks into high gear by October.

Completed in 1890, the Carnegie Hall opened on May 5 1891 with a five day music festival. In 1986 the hall was rejuvenated with extensive interior renovations. Seeing the hall today one has to wonder that it had to be purchased by the City of New York to spare it from demolition back in 1960.

If you can't take in a performance you can still enjoy a guided tour of the hall for a small admission fee during the normal concert season.

Nearby attractions include: Central Park, Central Park Wildlife Center and the Museum of Modern Art.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes.

Address: 881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: (212) 247-7800

Official Website: Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall Reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating What a great tour! Mimi, was awesome, and she did a wonderful job of giving us fun, valuable information, and keeping the tour moving, without rushing us in any way. The tour was special, not just because of the history, but the fact that we were allowed to touch and sit in history. Obviously, this is still a running venue for the arts, so that makes sense, but so many tours don't allow us as tourists to be up close with everything to see and touch. I highly recommend the tour, but one word of advice, don't worry about getting tickets in advance if Monday-Thursday, because you pay a service fee online. If you want to be safe, I understand, but I recommend saving the $3/ticket and getting them at the ticket office.
Eric Lynch - a week ago

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5 Star Rating Had the pleasure of seeing the Distant Worlds Final Fantasy performance. The event was well organized. We had bought tickets in advance and entered immediately through the front. Inside we only had to wait a few seconds to enter the orchestra hall. Restrooms were easily accessible and staff were friendly. The sound of the orchestra and chorus were amazing from our seats. Our seats were comfortable but they can be a bit tight for those who are tall. Thanks for an amazing experience.
David Montoya - in the last week

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5 Star Rating We went to The NY Metropolitan Youth Orchestra concert last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The staff were very helpful and nice, the building is just amazing, and the performers were amazing. We had almost no leg room though and I’m considered shorter than average. Someone needs to tell the families of the students to stay off their phones, follow the rules regarding photography and videography, and to be respectful of everyone around them who is there with paid tickets to support these kids. We came from 16 hours away and specifically chose only one show/concert to attend for the entire week only to have phones and cameras constantly distracting us, grown adults talking in front of us, grown adults unable to arrive on time or wait until the applause to leave between sets, and all kinds of interruptions due to those amazing performers’ own parents and family being loud and obnoxious throughout nearly the entire concert. Also, pay attention to your own children performing and off your phones. Some of the people around us were scrolling on their bright screens for literally the entire concert until they rudely left in the middle of a set. It wasn’t just rude, it took away from their own children’s efforts and hard work. The kids did amazing. Parents, do better!
Sarah Burns - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Imagine a serene weekend matinee at Carnegie Hall with your friend, indulging in the splendor of a classic concert featuring the New England Symphony and a choir. The hall is elegantly appointed, and despite the event's popularity, it's not too crowded, allowing you to enjoy the performance in comfort. After intermission, you find plenty of seats to move around, ensuring you can fully immerse yourself in the musical experience.
Sheng C - 3 months ago

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5 Star Rating First there is more than one auditorium. Make sure you are standing in the right line. Definitely get tickets in advance to avoid the queue to purchase or pick up tickets. And if you're handicapped ask for directions to the elevator. That line maybe long so arrive early, there is a food bar but all that is allowed into the seating area are water bottles. Another handicap note- the handicap seating in the auditorium where we were is down front and your view of the stage may be partly blocked by staging, or pianos or items at the front.
Ron Kell - a month ago

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Directions

Subway Line Nearest Station Walking Time
A, C, B, D, or 159th Street / Columbus Circle5 minutes
N, Q, or R57th Street / Seventh Avenue1 minute
B, D, or ESeventh Avenue5 minutes
F57th Street / Sixth Avenue2 minutes

How to get to Carnegie Hall by Subway

Take the A, C, B, D, or 1 train to 59th Street / Columbus Circle and go south on Broadway and east on 57th Avenue, or the N, Q, or R train to 57th Street / Seventh Avenue and walk north on 7th avenue, or the B, D, or E train to Seventh Avenue and head north on 7th, or the F train to 57th Street / Sixth Avenue and walk west on 57th Street to 7th Avenue.

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