Hammerstein Ballroom

One of New York’s most elegant and versatile special event destinations.

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    (212) 279-7740

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    themanhattancenter.com

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  • Type

    Music Venue

Address

311 W 34th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave) New York , NY 10001 United States

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Veyote Daegan

The balcony has a killer view if you're not one to dance . Don't forget your earplugs!

The Corcoran Group

The acoustics and the headliners here are fantastic! Look up at the amazing ceiling – it might distract you from what’s on stage. Bathrooms and coat check are downstairs.

Gabriel Hayes

Went here for the Ratatat show. Awesome acoustics , lasers, lighting and smoke machines. One of the best venues for this type of show.

Gordon Mei

If you're here for live music , grab a beer before beelining to the front of the floor area by the stage. It will be a long walk through the crowd otherwise.

JD Malone

Very spacious venue for those who like to dance to the show otherwise the balcony seats are a must at least once as the surroundings are amazing.

Adrienne Petrino

Good acoustics ! If you sit in the mezzanine section and you are short , do not sit in rows C, E, G, I, K.. Etc

Compass

Fresco angels and multiple balconies date back to 1906, but perfomances by present-day stars include Beyonce , The Metropolitan Opera, Leonard Bernstein, and more.

Chris Raghoobar

This venue is beautiful. The design is impeccable, and the sound is great too. I've seen some incredible shows here.

????aris M.

Very nice, I'd love be here ????????

Cole Kennedy

I do not like it when bands I like play shows here because it straight up feels like one of those big mega churches (which also, it is).

Gabriel Hayes

Great place to see a rap show. Saw Childish Gambino here and had a great time.

John De Vall Jr.

This is a great venue for professional wrestling Ring of Honor, ECW.

Thomas Taylor

Better than T5 but that's a huge endorsement! Bars have long lines and the acoustics are poor on the floor unless you get up front and close to the action.

Christopher Freda

Great place to see a show, near Penn Station and tons of restaurants .

Christian Borges

Awesome, intimate venue for events from concerts to sports .

Karen

Gorgeous, spacious ballroom with tiered theater seating.

Amber Tsai

Beautiful venue . Make sure you get standing admission though if you want room to dance !

Jennifer Gori

Why go to a ballroom when you can take pics in a photo booth ! Read more

CMJ

The Decemberists played a packed show for CMJ at the 2006 Music Marathon in this venue, which first opened its doors back in 1906.

Clifton Pierce

Avoid the lines and hit the bar in the basement !

Gabriel Hayes

Definitely go for ground floor GA. Great pit for shows.

Aaron Batchelder

Concert was great but the seats were HORRIBLE! As in they were super uncomfortable. I guess you don't go to a concert to sit, but it's still worth noting.

Gary Toriello

Go upstairs to the side balconies for a great view .

The Infinite Zoo

A beautiful venue ! Get there extremely early if you want to be front row.

ImSo_Brooklyn

Good for concerts ! The balconies are dope!

eric bornemann

Great venue for concerts .

Nilda Destouche

Nice place for concerts , etc. Nice clean bathrooms

Concert Ticket Agency

The best sound in this former opera house is about seven rows back in the first mezzanine.

Jefferies Herrera

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Erin Jackson

It’s better to sit down than stand. I learned this the hard way over the years.

Emme Jay

#KCABlackBall! @PeterTwyman @MaryFisherArt @GeenaRocero @keepachildalive

Erik Bishop

Come visit the bar , I'll be working most nights. Get a hook up ;)

Gabriel Hayes

The acoustics are great.

Dani Ward

really fun beautiful venue . enjoy the scenery. if you get balcony tickets for a show here - it isn't a bad thing

Comedy Central

@TheComedyAwards Taping the main event tonight in Hammerstein Ballroom. Watch out for the latest updates, pics and more -#ComedyAwards. Airing April 10 at 9/8c!

AnnMarie Croswell

Balcony 2 front seats are great

Karissa✨

Gorgeous venue. Floor is always preferred, but the balconies aren't terrible!

The New Yorker

Charlie Chaplin said in 1978 that “it was Willie Hammerstein, Oscar’s son, who invented pie-throwing” as a gag for one of Chaplin’s acts. Read more

Gabriel Hayes

Enjoy the grungy vibe.

Comedy Central

Q: Who wants to kiss Donald J. Trump's ass at his Roast next Tuesday, March 15 at 10:30/9:30c? A: No one! Comedy Central's Roast of Donald Trump (Taped @ Hammerstein Ballroom) Read more

Karl Beglin

The American Comedy Awards.

Rachel Smith

Great venue for shows

Paul Bayda

Your system fucking sux. You got iPads to check your shit in but still rely on cash??? Fuck your atm machines with $4 charge. You suck and I hope your business will die very soon.

Paige

This place sucks!Asked for an upgrade in seating.Said they are sold out.Which is bullshit b/c I'm looking at tons of empty seats in the balconies.Avoid this venue at all costs.So not accommodating!

Conor Clancy

Experience live music ! Terrific place to see a concert . Very intimate venue .

Jacki Strum

Over 35 NY restaurants and 70 wineries pouring - sounds like a recipe for a good night out.

Ali Dombrowski

I'll be working the 2nd balcony bar for the Eric Church show tonight. Come visit!

Nicky Digital

Here for the Cosmic Opera? Check NickyDigital.com tomorrow morning to see if we snapped you pic!

Erik Bishop

Come visit the 1st Balcony bar . We'll hook you up!!

Shay

Nice and big stage

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