Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall was once one of New York City's most popular tourist attractions

At the time of its opening in 1932, Radio City Music Hall was the world's largest movie theatre with seating for just over 6,000 patrons. The striking art deco interior, both grand and yet intimate at the same time, was declared a New York City landmark in 1978.
Up until 1979 Radio City Music Hall ran a program of feature films combined with a spectacular stage show. In the 1970s changes in the film industry made it difficult to obtain exclusive film bookings, eventually bringing an end to the regular film showings. The theatre was about to be converted to office space, but was saved, renovated and reopened in 1980. While still presenting some movie premiers and feature runs the main focus is now on music concerts and live stage shows including the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular. It has also hosted the Grammy, Tony and MTV Music awards.
The Music Hall also boasts the largest pipe organ ever built for a cinema. Made by Wurlitzer the pipe organ has 4,410 pipes. and four keyboards.
In addition to taking in a live performance, for a nominal fee you can also enjoy the fascinating Stage Door Tour of Radio City Music Hall which runs daily from 11am to 3pm.
Nearby attractions include Rockefeller Centre, Museum of Modern Art, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes. See the official website for daily showtimes and ticket prices.Address: 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA
Phone: (212) 465-6000
Official Website: Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Music Hall Reviews
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First, I just have to say that the Hugh Jackman concert was fantastic! š
The venue has long lines at the beginning, and the waiting area feels crowded, but once you are inside, everything goes smoothly.
The bar offers a nice variety of drinks and a selection of complementary food and snacks. Once you are in the main hall, the ceiling has that feeling of nostalgia and greatness that fuels your excitement.
Comfortable chairs, great lighting, open space, and good acoustic. The staff was attentive and friendly. Overall, the concert was an unforgettable experience, and the performance of Hugh was AMAZING!
We have to go back to see the Rockettes!
Joa J - a month ago
Iād say the tour is a must-do for anyone interested in theater, musical productions, NYC history and especially if youāre into art deco design. The building has been meticulously preserved and restored so itās a delight.
Also, the entire staff was very helpful and friendly; our tour guide Maddie was amazing. She was energetic, funny, knowledgeable, etc.! Thank you Maddie.
Couple helpful tips- the entrance and ticket purchase was on 51st street, like at mid-block. We showed up without tickets and were able to buy tickets for the next time slot- no wait.
Also, there was an event (a graduation) in the theater during our tour so we didnāt get to enter the theater or the lobby. We were able to see them from balconies, which was still great. I mention it because you may want to ask specifically what areas are inaccessible the day of your visit. I think the staff forgot to mention that we couldnāt go in the lobby during my visit. NBD, but worth asking for specifics.
The Roxy Suite was cool, but it was a little underwhelming. I think itās partially because it photographs so nicely that in-person it is less stunning; also I think the furniture layout in the main room could be more intentional and evocative of a 1920ās lounge/ living room. The circular dining room was very very cool- I wasnāt expecting it and found it very interesting.
To sum up- the tour was well worth doing. I enjoyed it and my non-architect girlfriend enjoyed it a lot as well.
Daniel Villa, AIA - 3 weeks ago
Had an awesome time at Radio City Music Hall! This place is absolutely stunning, definitely lives up to its reputation.
The staff there were super friendly and helpful from the get-go. We got a sweet surprise when they upgraded our tickets since our original section wasnāt open. Ended up with good seats kind of upfrontāno complaints there!
Caught Riverdance, and it was amazing. The place really knows how to set the mood; itās got this grand, classic vibe that just makes everything feel special.
Bathrooms are easy to find, either in the basement lobby or on each floor of the mezzanine, which is handy.
Thereās a bar with beer, drinks, and snacks, and even though it was pretty packed, the lines were quick. No long waits, so we didnāt miss any of the action on stage.
All in all, Radio City Music Hall nailed it on every level. Whether itās your first time or your fiftieth, this venue makes every show feel like a big deal. Canāt wait to go back!
Casey Mason - 2 months ago
Saw a few things here and each was a different experience. The Christmas Spectacular was amazing and recently saw Teddy Swims in concert. This was the first time Iāve ever had any real interaction with the staff and I was blown away by how interested they are in their customer experience.
My friend had to be moved around from her seat bc of things out of her control (one was the chair next to hers broke and needed to be fixed while the performance was on, which Iāve never experienced) and she was approached by a woman (staff) who really tried to make her feel better in several ways. Thank you to the staff there, we had a great night!
The acoustics in the building are also incredible- Iāve seen a few concerts there and sat in different sections- and there really arenāt many ābadā seats like there are in the larger venues.
Danielle D - a week ago
Wonderful time at Radio City! We saw āA Night with Hugh Jackmanā on Memorial Day weekend. We were asked to move to a line for āticket reassignment ā and had no idea what that meant. Turns out we got upgraded from the back of the balcony to floor seats! The theater is beautiful and the staff are so kind. Snacks and beverages are very overpriced. It was $16 for a bottled soda and M&Ms. eat before you go. Still amazing!
BackForty Mama - 2 weeks ago
Directions
Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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B, D, F or M | Rockefeller Center / 50th Street | 3 minutes |
1, C or E | 50th Street | 5 minutes |
N, Q or R | 49th Street | 6 minutes |
How to get to Radio City Music Hall by Subway
Take the B, D, F, or M train to Rockefeller Center / 50th Street Station and walk north 6th Avenue or take the 1, C or E train to 50th Street and walk east on 50th to 6th Avenue or the N, Q or R train to 49th Street and head north to 50th Street go right (east) to 6th Avenue.
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