Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall is one of the most eminent music venues in the world
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: 57th Street and, 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Phone: (212) 247-7800
Official Website: Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall Reviews
Rated out of 5
I watched the Nier Orchestra at Carnegie Hall with my bf and it was truly breathtaking! The music was so beautiful and emotional. J'Nique Nicole and Emi Evans' singing was stunning. Their voices gave me chills. Especially on songs like "Weight of the World". The whole orchestra was incredible, and Yoko Taro's appearing at the end was surprising to me. Even with our not-so-great seats in section EE, the music was so powerful it didn't matter. It was an unforgettable experience and I'm so glad I got to experience it. The seats are tight and there's a column that blocked part of the view from where I was sitting. Overall, very good orchestra concert.
Karen H - a week ago
On the suggestion of a friend, I booked a 11.30am Carnegie Hall guided tour. The one hour tour was informative and interesting. The guide gave an overview of the history of Carnegie Hall and various interesting tidbits including how Leonard Bernstein got his first accidental New York Philharmonic Debut at Carnegie Hall. I have attended a few Carnegie Hall concerts but had never seen the concert halls minus the crowd. The 2,790 seater Stern Auditorium/Ceremony Stage was stunning, and Carnegie Hall's newest concert venue built in 2003, the 599 seater Zankel Hall with its wooden almost bamboo like decor, was quite zen-like. The tour ends at the museum and one could easily spend an additional hour or more there. There is also a small gift shop in the museum and a nice cafeteria next door. The cafeteria has very good sandwiches.
William Ho - 3 months ago
Carnegie Hall continues to be a place where the artistry onstage and the atmosphere in the room create something truly special. I went to the evening of Hayato Sumino. He delivered an absolutely stunning performance—expressive, virtuosic, and captivating from start to finish. Sumino’s artistry made the evening memorable. This was a performance that left the audience stirred, grateful, and reminded of the magic live music can bring. A strong five-star evening—elegant, moving, and beautifully executed. I truly hope Carnegie Hall has him back again in the near future.
s a - a month ago
Best place to see classical music in NYC. So many good orchestras come here and the facilities are amazing. Line is not long to enter, and bathrooms are clean. The lines can get a little long after the concert or during intermission, like with all venues, but the lines are way more reasonable than many other places.
Cool Mozart - 3 weeks ago
We attended the Nov. 21st NY Pops concert with Mandy Gonzalez singing a tribute to Lin Manuel Miranda. It was our first visit to Carnegie Hall and we are so happy we splurged on really great tickets where we could see and hear everything perfectly. A gorgeous setting with legendary acoustics, what a treat.
Sabrina Reming - a month ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| A, C, B, D, or 1 | 59th Street / Columbus Circle | 5 minutes |
| N, Q, or R | 57th Street / Seventh Avenue | 1 minute |
| B, D, or E | Seventh Avenue | 5 minutes |
| F | 57th Street / Sixth Avenue | 2 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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Concert Grand on the stage of Caregie Hall awaits the pianist cc licensed photo by t_a_i_s -
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Photo Credit: Francisco Anzola - cc license via Flickr
