Concert Venues for Rent in Manhattan, NY

Booking costs of concert venues average $400 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• Loft at City Winery in Midtown Manhattan - rated 4.9/5
  Venue said: The loft is both modern and funky and has a built in technology, stage & a bar that makes the space incredibly versatile and unique. We can host all types of events from social parties, concerts to daytime corporate conferences.

• The Annex at The Sixth Floor Loft in Flatiron District - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Everything went smoothly and perfectly with no issues!’

• Upscale Bar and Showroom at Rodney’s in Upper East Side - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Best place ever and great people to work with! Happy we booked it!’

You'll find concert venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manhattan, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for concert venues most commonly go for these venue types:

• Theatre at The Dwyer Cultural Center - theatre for 100 guests
  Venue said: The Dwyer Cultural Center is a community cultural center focused on presenting visual art and live performance. Venue highlights: The Dwyer Cultural Center provides multiple rentable areas, including a gallery, a small theatre...

• The Main Area at Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre - theatre for 100 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The Main Area is intimate and well arranged for listening, and the space is beautiful and full of character.

• Multipurpose Room Alone at Fidi Creatives, rated 4.9/5 - rehearsal room for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘Air conditioned modern venue.’

• Theatre at The Actors' Temple, from $1000 hire fee per event (up to 200 guests seated)
  Venue said: The theatre itself is cozy and full of dark amosphere. It seats around 200 people, so everyone feels close to the stage. It’s been home to plenty of Off-Broadway productions and has a relaxed, welcoming feel.

• The Gallery Floor at Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre, from $900 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: Ideal for visual arts, smaller performances, photoshoots, rehearsals and meetings, this third floor space features a full kitchen, terrace overlooking the garden and one bathroom.

• The Great Lawn at Hudson Yards Hotel, from $1500 minimum spend per event (up to 350 guests standing)
  Venue said: Outdoor event space is hard to find in Manhattan, and the Great Lawn is one of the few private ones in Midtown West. It's an open-air courtyard with a big, colorful mural and plenty of room for guests to move around.