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Top Music Venues in Chelsea, NY
Chelsea, NYC, is buzzing with live music venues, offering everything from intimate jazz clubs to massive concert halls. Whether you're hosting a private show, a corporate event, or an album release, you'll find great spots near the High Line, Hudson Yards, or 10th Avenue. With top-tier sound systems, full bars, and flexible layouts for standing or seated performances, these venues are ready for any event. Discover Chelsea’s best live music spaces and book the one that’s right for your event!
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![The Main Area at Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $1300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Main Area
100 guestsNancy Manocherian's The Cell TheatreChelsea, New York City, NYThe Main Space at the cell, located right on 23rd street is our largest and most versatile venue. With a striking grand window, front and side entrance access, and seating for up to 55, this space features a mezzanine, tech -
![The Gallery Floor at Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $900
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Gallery Floor
50 guestsNancy Manocherian's The Cell TheatreChelsea, New York City, NYIdeal 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 Residency Room at Nancy Manocherian's The Cell Theatre in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Residency Room
10 guestsNancy Manocherian's The Cell TheatreChelsea, New York City, NYNancy Manocherian's the cell theatre (Artistic Director Kira Simring) is a not-for- profit dedicated to the incubation and presentation of new work across all artistic disciplines that mine the mind, pierce the heart and -
![Live Event Space at MCM Stages in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLive Event Space
60 guestsMCM StagesChelsea, New York City, NYOur versatile space can be built to fit your unique event. Comedy shows, cocktail hours, live music, launch parties, and more are possible in this gorgeous +1500 square foot studio. -
![Adelaide's Salon at Loulou Petit Bistro & Speakeasy in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $2850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAdelaide's Salon
80 guestsLoulou Petit Bistro & SpeakeasyChelsea, New York City, NYBBinny P.
“We did a private event at the venue and the staff was so attentive, thoughtful, professional.” -
![Entire Venue at Gadfly Bar in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $2325
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
55 guestsGadfly BarChelsea, New York City, NYAAmy
“Such a lovely neighborhood bar. Clean, attractive, friendly, great food perfect for a private 50 person event.” -
![Twist Bar at Twist Bar in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTwist Bar
45 guestsTwist BarChelsea, New York City, NYTwist space offers a number of flexible options for hosting celebrations, big and small. A unique selection of crafted cocktails based on flavor profiles and seasonal ingredients. -
![Entire Studio at Studio 525 in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $15000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Studio
279 guestsStudio 525Chelsea, New York City, NYStudio 525 is a creative event space in the heart of Chelsea, NYC. The venue features 5,000 sqft of useable space with a massive skylight and exposed beams as the perfect blank canvas for your next event. -
![White Space Chelsea at White Space Chelsea in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $10500
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250 guestsWhite Space ChelseaChelsea, New York City, NYWhite Space Chelsea is a versatile and dynamic event venue in the heart of Chelsea, New York’s premier gallery district. Spreading over a luminous surface of 4,000 sq. -
![Fellowship Hall at The German Ev.-Luth. Church of St Paul in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFellowship Hall
140 guestsThe German Ev.-Luth. Church of St PaulChelsea, New York City, NYOur Community Hall features a large hall with a polished wooden floor, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Equipped with a full-service kitchen, multiple folding tables, chairs, projector screen, projector and a stage -
![Whole Venue at The German Ev.-Luth. Church of St Paul in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $500
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
140 guestsThe German Ev.-Luth. Church of St PaulChelsea, New York City, NYThe Church's altar is set against colorful stained glass windows that brighten the room. Above, a grand organ with detailed pipes sits on the balcony. Wooden pews offer plenty of seating for visitors to enjoy the service -
![Gallery Under the High Line at Gallery Under the High Line in Chelsea, New York City, NY]()
from $1000
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGallery Under the High Line
100 guestsGallery Under the High LineChelsea, New York City, NYWelcome to Gallery Under the High Line, a versatile venue spanning 1,400 square feet, perfect for a myriad of events including cocktail receptions, seminars, meetings, intimate gatherings, and celebratory occasions.
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Booking costs of live music venues average $500 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 Chelsea, based on Tagvenue data from August 2026:
| From $350 | to $650 | hire fee per hour |
| From $900 | to $10500 | hire fee per day |
| From $2850 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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Live Event Space at MCM Stages in Chelsea - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Comedy shows, cocktail hours, live music, launch parties, and more are possible in this gorgeous +1500 square foot studio. Feel free to make use of our 50-foot white cyclorama wall, or cover it up with velvet blackout curtains... -
Adelaide's Salon at Loulou Petit Bistro & Speakeasy in Chelsea - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Loved the venue. It had a vibe that was on brand for us.’ -
Entire Venue at Gadfly Bar in Chelsea - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Clean, attractive, friendly, great food perfect for a private 50 person event.’
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 Chelsea, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average $900 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average $6000 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 220 guests | prices average $15000 hire fee per day |
Page last updated in August 2026
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