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Beacon Theatre

Concert Hall

Upper West Side, New York

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Beacon Theatre

9.2^/10

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Ranked #4 for concert halls in New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
"Absolutely beautiful venue with great acoustics & staff!"(8 Tips)
"You have to see Allman Bros at the Beacon!"(5 Tips)
"Excellent views from the front balcony."(6 Tips)
"This is an absolutely gorgeous theatre."(3 Tips)

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EddieMarch 16, 2016
Such an awesome place and all around fun place to go to go to all different venues (music) I saw Bryan Adams here and he was great and the sound and seating chat is great as well.
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David LynchFebruary 10, 2015
This is such a great venue with great acoustics and has been wonderfully renovated. A good mix of beers and cocktails are served and all servers take CC as payment including the souvenir stand
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GothamistAugust 1, 2014
Shows at the Beacon tend to cater to the older set and the marriage of classic rock and old world Art Deco design make for an unforgettable show. Read more
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Michelle CNovember 25, 2016
This is an absolutely gorgeous theatre. The lower balcony, front row is ideal for low budget tickets with an amazing view. There are no elevators but there are bathrooms upstairs.
BuzzFeedAugust 19, 2016
The Beacon was home to the Tony Awards, and their line-up is a good mix of “your parents music that you actually like” and “your music that your parents actually like”, which is definitely good thing. Read more
Village VoiceMarch 31, 2016
Prolific singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt is currently touring with her seventeenth studio album, Dig in Deep. Make sure to catch her lively performance filled with more original work and good vibes. Read more
Andy ChapmanFebruary 5, 2016
Great place to see shows in NYC, there is a bar on main floor as well as lower lvl near bathrooms. Steer clear of Orch rows ~ P-T on right
JD MaloneNovember 9, 2014
Acoustics are wonderful and since the remodel many of the issues with the place have stopped. It's a beautiful historic theatre and has a long history of talented performers.
Village VoiceApril 14, 2016
The man, the myth, the legend: Jerry Seinfeld is back in NYC. Check out his stand up on the Upper West Side as he makes his homestand this weekend. Thurs, 4/14. Read more
New York HabitatNovember 22, 2011
A historic theatre perfect for everything from a comedy show to musical acts. It's small and broken up into 3 levels so there's not really a bad seat in the house. Seeing a concert here is a must!
Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015
Best acoustics of any theatre in New York. This is the ultimate place to enjoy a theatre performance.
James John (Jay) Cudney IVFebruary 19, 2019
Great venue. Fire safety issue to funnel all people out one exit, keep rest closed, and security personnel force you thru the main hall while people are stopped to use restrooms and buy merchandise.
Time Out New YorkDecember 17, 2015
Mariah Carey returns to the Beacon for her second annual All I Want for Christmas Is You concert. She will run through all the favorites from her 1994 seasonal smash, Merry Christmas. Thu-Fri, $60. Read more
Cindy OlNovember 30, 2019
Gorgeous redone theater - great venue for music
Stacy JollyFebruary 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful venue, one of my favorites in the city. I recommend the front two rows of the LOGE section for the best views & sounds.
Colby BlackJune 23, 2017
Been here 10+ times
If I'm even 30 percent interested in a show here, I'll go just because I love the room so much and know the artists will give it their best.
Lauren NathanielMay 6, 2016
Beautiful venue, one of my favorites in the city. I recommend the front two rows of the LOGE section for the best views & sounds.
Steve RoseMarch 29, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Awesome historic place to see a show. Not a bad seat in the house, though some are certainly better than others...
The Corcoran GroupApril 17, 2010
One of the best places in the city to catch a live performance. Fantastic old-time, authentic New York venue to see a band, with what feels like the original, upholstered seating.
Will JohnsonJuly 21, 2011
Been here 50+ times
you can also catch some of the chitlin circuit plays that hit this theater. Tyler Perry's stuff (I know), began playing on this circuit and many were at The Beacon. The Hotel is another great pla
Carolina RibeiroDecember 13, 2014
Great place to see your favorite bands. This is a seating theatre so it can be annoying if you're seating next to a less than nice person.
summer daidoneApril 5, 2015
Great place in New York to see a concert. A lot of seating but still feels very intimate. The interior architecture is beautiful.
Norman EllisAugust 10, 2015
Great place to see a concert. My fav spot is Row A of the 1st Mezz but really any seat is great. .
ZenFoodsterDecember 7, 2014
Cyndi Lauper & Friends Holiday benefit concert 4 LGBT youth homeless w/ 50 Cent, Rob Thomas, Patty Griffin, Salt-N-Pepa, Emily West, Metric, Liv Warfield, STRFKR, Hoda Kotb, Rosie O'Donnell
Allison KasicApril 23, 2017
Outstanding sound. No bathrooms on the main level, so go down or up to find one.
Thomas MalenichNovember 17, 2016
Ive seen so many great artists here. Its very comfortable... Not too big but big enough to attract some top names.
Tom HalleranOctober 19, 2015
Great venue! Watch the parking garage around the block - cost was around $64 and it took over an hour to request our car, pay, and get it delivered to us.
Nicole SerratoreApril 18, 2015
If you are seated on front of far house left you may be distracted by people coming and going from backstage door.
Ethan FixellAugust 14, 2014
Pre-game before you arrive. Drinks are exorbitantly priced! But the sound quality is worth the price of the ticket.
The New Yorker ManagerSeptember 12, 2012
"About 40 years ago, the Texas trio ZZ Top... built a rock-and-roll machine that is still tearing up the road, long gray beards whipping in the wind." Catch them here tonight: Read more
Jill LawsonAugust 26, 2014
Beautiful theater. Great sound. Don't be the person that tries to get everyone to dance. It's not gonna happen.
CompassApril 21, 2014
Classic rockers like the Allman Brothers Band and Radiohead take the stage at the former vaudeville house turned concert venue on Broadway.
Duncan PJSeptember 6, 2014
Absolutely stunning room with great sound to see a show
Emily KaneFebruary 19, 2016
Sold out show? Intermission? You're a female that has to use the bathroom? Head towards the lower level to save time. They herd people in and out pretty efficiently.
Amanda NanawaJune 13, 2010
This is one of the best theaters around NYC. Awesome acoustics. A seated venue but the seats seem ancient. The foyer is really amazing.
Shari WilliamsMay 27, 2016
Very elegant building. Concert I went to was awesome and the sound quality was exquisite.
End of the Rainbow BroadwayJune 7, 2012
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Nash PleasantSeptember 11, 2018
Saw nickel creek and the mule New Years show here. Awesome venue with a lot of history
L. T.September 23, 2015
Fantastic theatre. Great staff. Clean bathrooms. A great view from most seats.
Brett WellsFebruary 10, 2012
A beautifully restored 1920's movie house. Plenty of great places to eat/drink in the area for before/after the concert.
Sara YMay 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
One of the greatest concert venues in New York!
ZenFoodsterJuly 30, 2016
Bryan Ferry - Roxy Music!Never again sitting in upper balcony back section where there's barely A/C- it's hot as hell!
Raj SarmaDecember 1, 2015
This is a beautiful venue for sure, but if you're sitting in the balcony, expect subpar sound as the reverb is intolerable.
Ashley RoseMarch 5, 2016
Gorgeous space with great acoustics
Marc MayerSeptember 27, 2015
This beauty of a theatre is one of the best sounding venues in the city. You're in for a treat.
Ryan GallagherFebruary 25, 2017
Old theater with great aesthetic but don't like the chairs for a concert.
Derek LangdonMarch 18, 2019
Beautiful historic facility to watch a show. Seen Jerry Seinfeld and was great.
Scott EarleyApril 15, 2016
The venue staff was very nice and helpful, be nice to them, and they'll treat you right.
Melody MillerJune 24, 2016
Intimate venue. Easy access to mass transit express train from Times Square.
SeatGeekJanuary 25, 2011
Make sure to take in the great interior architecture including the metallic lion stage right of the balconies. I love the seats in this venue, movie theater style!

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