These top live music venues in Brooklyn will have you clamouring to click ‘book’! Yes! We are talking intimate lounges with velvet booths, warehouse-style venues with towering ceilings, and backyard stages tucked away in leafy courtyards. Some spots keep it raw and underground, while others come with pro lighting rigs and pristine acoustics. There are spaces designed for high-energy crowds with built-in DJ booths, and others that suit unplugged sets with cozy seating and ambient lighting. Whether it’s an open-air courtyard, a loft-style listening room, or a full-scale concert hall, Brooklyn has the perfect stage waiting. Browse our top picks here.
Booking costs of live music venues average $250 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 Brooklyn, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From $125 | to $500 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2000 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $2000 | to $5000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
Entire Venue at Velvet Brooklyn
in Williamsburg - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself has a cool speakeasy vibe, which was perfect for the atmosphere I wanted to create.’
Bogart House (Penthouse) at Bogart House
in Williamsburg - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I would definitely use this space again when I have another event.’
Jolene at Moxy Williamsburg
in Williamsburg - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The food and drinks were top-notch, and the service was seamless.’
You'll find live music 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 Brooklyn, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 95 and 200 guests | prices average $250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 220 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in December 2025
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