Rockwood Music Hall
Rock Club
Lower East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat
"Excellent live music on every stage"(24 Tips)
"Rockwood 2 is one of my favorite rooms to hear music in New York."(9 Tips)
"Very intimate setting to see a great live show, tiny place"(16 Tips)"And so many amazing free shows too."(4 Tips)
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AFAR MediaAugust 12, 2014The venue’s soft lighting and its bar, that offers a nice selection of wine, create an intimate and enjoyable experience to listen to live music. Read more
PaddyMarch 16, 2018Tiny tiny multi venue for the smaller artists. Stage 2 is very small and intimate. Good sound and you’re pretty much in touching distance of the stage. Get there early and snag a table upstairs.
Asuka TsujiMarch 15, 2015Great place to hang w/ good music. Sometimes you need to pay $10-15 for the admission but mostly it's FREE. Highly recommend stage 2 rather than stage 1.
- Best place for live music in the lower east side!! 3 stages and awesome musician every night! Check the website if you are looking for a particular sound or just go there and prepare to get surprised!
- Gregg Allman just showed up tonight! How cool. You never know who will show up at this amazing NYC venue. Rockwood 2 is one of my favorite rooms to hear music in New York.
Damian BayonaApril 17, 2016Like a movie theater but for small concerts. Multiple intimate stages to watch musicians. Seats, tables and dedicated waitstaff in each room. 2 drink minimum.
One of the best spots in the city for live music. Intimate experiences with soon-to-be-famous bands. Great place to stop off for a chilled out vibe on a weeknight.
Lower East Side PartnershipJanuary 18, 2016So many stages, so little time! Rockwood Music Hall is located in the heart of the LES and includes three separate stages with a range of talent, running the gamut from blues to jazz, pop to rock.
Wander in on Sunday night for an intimate performance of great jazz, blues, or acoustic singer/songwriter. And enjoy with a glass of Malbec...or 2. Show is free so make sure to tip the musicians!
Tim SheaAugust 3, 2018Great music venue in NYC, every stage has its own charm and each one can get quite crowded. If you like the act you're seeing, you'll love Rockwood.
A musician friend described it as a music factory. They cram in the sets but it's a nice intimate venue while you're there. Great sound engineers!
Edd MartinezSeptember 30, 2014Execlent rock place! I went to to see some friends playing and the sound is perfect and the nice small room has just enough to have great time!
Gabriel HayesSeptember 16, 2015Awesome smaller music venue. Great acoustics and an intimate feel. If you can find space, watch the show from the balcony.
Main attractions are obviously the two stages with their entrances on Allen Street. in addition, there is a large bar space that has its entrance on Orchard. lovely spot for a drink before a show.
Discover new and upcoming acts on any three of the stages! Most shows are free though there is a drink minimum.
CarolineNovember 9, 2014If you can snag a VIP seat upstairs, you'll get primo views of the stage below. Free music pretty much every hour. Lots of talent.
amNewYorkJune 27, 2013This venue has given the stage to local NYC bands since the ’90s. Every day, a few indie, bluegrass and Americana bands take to either one of the two stages to showcase their talent.
The Corcoran GroupDecember 17, 2011All the shows at this intimate club are free (unless noted on their calendar). Get up and close with your favorite emerging artists.
Elvis RodricksJune 20, 2014One of a kind music acts at this les joint. An intimate atmosphere. Weekends are cover and weekdays like a Thursday have good acts for free.
Christina SeesSeptember 15, 2014one of the best places for live music. I dare you to go to a show right now. Pick an artist, any artist. They'll all impress.
Cole KennedyDecember 8, 2015Best place to go if you want to kick back, relax with a drink, and just listen to some quality live music.
This place is one of the reasons I love New York!! Amazing free live music every single night of the week!! #love
Songza MusicSeptember 27, 2013This institution for NYC singer-songwriters is intimate, inclusive, and free. You might even see local resident Norah Jones play an impromptu set here on occasion.
BaxterTheBossFebruary 19, 2013Rock solid hidden music gem of the lower east side that still manages to hold its ground dispite all the bullshit popping around the neighborhood- MarmyMarch 4, 2018Tonight program was full of different styles of music. If you want to have some fun, so you can try it here.
Katie GoodlingOctober 12, 2010I saw a show at Rockwood last night - that I traveled over three hours for. I already want to go back. Amazing atmosphere and the staff is SO friendly. I envy New Yorkers for having this great venue!
Emily KaneDecember 20, 2015What's not to love about free concerts? Pay it forward and make sure to save some cash for artist donations.
Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015"Great place to find new acts on any given night. I really dig the monthly Communion Music showcase." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
ConciergeQMay 27, 2011What drink best reflects NYC? Lelia Broussard, finalist Rolling Stone’s Choose the Cover Contest: "Jameson on ice. Love Rockwood Music Hall for a drink & seeing good music. I play there myself." Read more
Shut up and listen to the show - plenty of other bars where you can shout about work with your friends.- L. T.February 1, 2015There's always a great show any night of the week. And so many amazing free shows too.
If your bartender is a brunette named Ann, check out her band Mother Feather and tip her very well. She rocks and is a sweetie.
Arnaud RéautéOctober 7, 2014Cosy place to enjoy the music. Simple bar but you can be close to the musicians and chat.
Andrew FafoutakisJanuary 10, 2011Love the space. Get here early to grab a seat. The two theatre seats in the upstairs balcony are the best seats by far to see everything.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsOctober 1, 2013If you’re lucky you’ll get to see one or maybe even two amazing shows for the price of a beer. Read more
New York HabitatNovember 1, 2011The best part about Rockwood? It's free! (though you do need to get a couple drinks). Come here for a cheap, entertaining, music filled night.
Thompson HotelsFebruary 24, 2012Solid and unpretentious. Just like our taste in music. Rockwood Music Hall is one of our favorite local venues.
Joe FrohAugust 17, 2013Terrific intimate space to hear live music. Saw Glen David Andrews here and he melted the place like butter...
- New York HabitatJuly 10, 2012The best part about Rockwood? It's free to get in! Come here for a cheap, entertaining, music filled night.
Jingjing YangJanuary 13, 2017security s funny ～he asks me to wait two seconds to get in then some other peolpe just got in without any warning lol
If you're looking to listen to live music, you can't go wrong here
Felipe Cichini SimõesJune 5, 2014In between sessions, step outside, ask someone for a cigarette and meet an amazing random person
Dana OMalleyJuly 18, 2012One of the best music venues in NYC. Stop in any night and you'll find awesome music.
Fadia KaderJanuary 11, 2013Such an intimate setting - great live show venue! With two different stages!
Another one of my favorite places to catch live music-and usually do dinner in the neighborhood as well.Pala is my go to fav,and its right next door !
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St)
New York, NY 10002
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New York, NY 10002
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