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Visiting Town Hall: what to know before you go

123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, United States

Town Hall is a performing arts center in New York, open since 1921, with room for about 1,495 people.

Of the 54 upcoming shows with a published time, 46% start at 8:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 17 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train, Metro / subway and Bus stop); the nearest is 42nd Street–Bryant Park/Fifth Avenue, 190 m away.

Town Hall

Key facts

Type of venue
Performing arts center
Capacity
1,495
Opened
1921
Address
123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, United States
Upcoming events
58
Usual start time
8:00 PM
Busiest days
Saturday

Town Hall, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including Nasser Al-Rayess - Event is moving to Grammercy Theatre
  • November 202617 dates, including NY Comedy Festival: Joanne McNally: Pinotphile Netflix Special Taping, Olafur Arnalds and Jay Electronica And Friends Benefit Concert
  • December 202612 dates, including Robby Hoffman: Live Special Taping, Jim James (Solo Acoustic) - Wowed Out Tour and Manhattan for the Holidays: Wainwrights Return!
  • January 20273 dates, including Dominique Hammons Soul Sessions, Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour and Richard Thompson & Band
  • February 20278 dates, including Des Bishop: Grey Area Tour, Alan Cumming: Uncut and Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance
  • March 20277 dates, including Antonio Orozco Tour America Unico, Michael Blaustein: Bad Bad Boy and The High Kings: The Power of the People - 2027 Tour

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (29), Comedy (12), Plays & Musicals (8), Festivals (7) and Talks & Lectures (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • 42nd Street–Bryant Park/Fifth AvenueTrain190 m
    2 min walk
  • MTA New York City Transit-42 St - Bryant PkMetro / subway200 m
    2 min walk
  • MTA Subway - 5th Ave/Bryant Park (7)Metro / subway330 m
    4 min walk
  • 38th StreetTrain430 m
    5 min walk
  • Fearless CommunicatorsBus stop480 m
    6 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 30 m from the venue.

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Town Hall: practical questions

How many people fit in Town Hall?

Town Hall has a capacity of about 1,495; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Town Hall open?

Town Hall opened in 1921.

What time do shows start at Town Hall?

Usually at 8:00 PM (46% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Town Hall?

42nd Street–Bryant Park/Fifth Avenue (Train), 190 m away – about 2 min on foot.

Can I park near Town Hall?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 30 m away.

What kind of events does Town Hall host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (29), Comedy (12), Plays & Musicals (8) and Festivals (7).

Which month has the most events at Town Hall?

November 2026, with 17 dates, including NY Comedy Festival: Joanne McNally: Pinotphile Netflix Special Taping and Olafur Arnalds.

Which other venues are close to Town Hall?

Madison Square Garden (920 m), Birdland Jazz Club (550 m), Gramercy Theatre (1.8 km) and Jazzcultural (690 m).

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