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Visiting Madison Square Garden: what to know before you go

7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001, United States

Madison Square Garden is a multi-purpose hall in New York, open since 1968, with room for about 19,812 people.

Most dates fall on Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 28 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Metro / subway); the nearest is Long Island Rail Road, 80 m away.

Madison Square Garden

Key facts

Type of venue
Multi-purpose hall
Capacity
19,812
Opened
1968
Address
7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001, United States
Upcoming events
117
Busiest days
Saturday

Madison Square Garden, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including Harry Styles: Together, Together. Harryween
  • November 202627 dates, including New York Comedy Festival & LN Present: Dave Chappelle Karmageddon, Dave Matthews Band and SOMBR - You Are The Reason Tour
  • December 202628 dates, including ANDREA BOCELLI "Romanza - 30th Anniversary World Tour", Phish and Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
  • January 202726 dates, including PBR: Unleash the Beast, Mulaney Takes Manhattan and New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins
  • February 202719 dates, including Giggly Squad: The Gehls Gehl Tour, Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2027 Tour and New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets
  • March 202713 dates, including New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, New York Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Coming evenings with more than one show: Sunday, November 15, Sunday, November 22, Saturday, November 28 and Thursday, December 3.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Sports (99), Concerts (12), Comedy (2), Plays & Musicals (1) and Festivals (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Long Island Rail RoadTrain80 m
    1 min walk
  • New York station trainTrain120 m
    1 min walk
  • 33rd Street stationTrain290 m
    4 min walk
  • West End ConcourseTrain290 m
    4 min walk
  • 33rd St PATH StationMetro / subway300 m
    4 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m from the venue.

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Madison Square Garden: practical questions

How many people fit in Madison Square Garden?

Madison Square Garden has a capacity of about 19,812; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Madison Square Garden open?

Madison Square Garden opened in 1968.

What is the nearest stop to Madison Square Garden?

Long Island Rail Road (Train), 80 m away – about 1 min on foot.

Can I park near Madison Square Garden?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 130 m away.

What kind of events does Madison Square Garden host?

Upcoming dates by category: Sports (99), Concerts (12), Comedy (2) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Which month has the most events at Madison Square Garden?

December 2026, with 28 dates, including ANDREA BOCELLI "Romanza - 30th Anniversary World Tour" and Phish.

Which other venues are close to Madison Square Garden?

Smalls Jazz Club (1.9 km), Mezzrow (1.9 km), Birdland Jazz Club (1 km) and Gramercy Theatre (1.2 km).

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