Bob Dylan at Cafe Wha?

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It was at the Cafe Wha? that young performers like Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, Woody Allen, Lenny Bruce, Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor got early chances to hone their talents. Folk singers, artists, poets, beatniks and anarchists came to the club, and so did far greater numbers of tourists, eager to observe those exotic breeds. (The club’s odd name was a shortening of the word “what,” intended to convey incredulity.)


Café Wha? today hosts a vibrant and diverse calendar of music with one guiding principle - that no matter the style or genre, exceptional talent and music always shines the brightest. Whether it be international jazz superstars, homegrown rock bands, or soulful artists with stories to tell, they all can be found performing on stage at Cafe Wha?

What about the Café Wha? House Band? The "Best Damn Band in New York City" rocks the stage Thursday through Sunday covering all the classic hits of motown, rock, pop, funk, hip-hop, soul, Latin, and more, as can only be done in the melting pot that is New York City.

Every night at the Café Wha? is a party. You never know which famous musician will show up and sit in with one of these incredible bands. The New York Times raves, “Power house talent - you'd be hard-pressed to find a more exhilarating evening out." The Café Wha? is a stop you have to make whether you are living or just visiting New York City.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $75
per person / per session

Lounge in a Live Music Venue

Private space

120

150

Groove

from $75
per person / per session

Event Space in a Live Music Venue

Private space

125

200

Main Floor

from $75
per person / per session

Event Space in a Live Music Venue

Private space

31

50

Pint Section