The Best Live Music in New York tonight

Experience the lively music scene of New York. From live performances to unique atmospheres, our Spotters have discovered the best local places for great drinks and even better music. Spend the evening at Sugar Bar and groove to the beats of soul, r&b and jazz. Or enjoy a Colombian and Latin night at Terraza 7. Explore these and many more local gems for an unforgettable night in the city.

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Silvana

Live music, café, boutique

"Silvana" is a large cafe, boutique, shawarma and falafel bar in NYC that also offers live music performances on their downstairs stage. Great acts!

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 8, 2025

Metropolitan Opera House

An elegant night out

The "Metropolitan Opera House" in New York City is my choice for a glamorous evening. I love seeing a performance here, and tickets aren't so expensive!

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Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Apr 4, 2025

Smoke

Jazz supper club

"Smoke" is very high on the list of my places to listen to jazz in New York. Good acoustics and people pay attention. Many musicians want to play here...

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 4, 2025

Minton's Playhouse

Historic Harlem jazz club

"Minton's Playhouse" in New York is a legendary jazz club. All the giants have played here - it's not a place to come wearing your baseball cap...

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 4, 2025

Flute Champagne Bar

Prohibition-era speakeasy

"Flute Champagne Bar" in New York is a speakeasy that's the real deal. It has Champagne Happy Hours on Tuesdays and live jazz on Wednesdays.

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 4, 2025

Harlem Dive Bars

Paris Blues

'Should a real dive bar get zero stars or five stars?' Let me take you on a tour of the best, or worst, dive bars in New York City's Harlem...

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Geoffrey

Dunbar

Apr 4, 2025

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The Best Live Music in New York tonight

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Music

Christian

Victoria

You?

Paula

Nick

Geoffrey

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Christian

Victoria

You?

Paula

Nick

Geoffrey

Silvana

Live music, café, boutique

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Metropolitan Opera House

An elegant night out

Paula

Ryszkiewicz

Smoke

Jazz supper club

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Minton's Playhouse

Historic Harlem jazz club

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Flute Champagne Bar

Prohibition-era speakeasy

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Harlem Dive Bars

Paris Blues

Geoffrey

Dunbar

Heading to Music?

... for just €9.99

Going to Music?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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