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Irving Plaza

Music Venue and Event Space

Union Square, New York

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Irving Plaza

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The experts at Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
This music venue is famous for their concerts. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"I love the intimate setting of this venue."(14 Tips)
"Still one of the best venues in NYC!"(4 Tips)
"Best concerts of my life were here!"(21 Tips)
"great balcony."(6 Tips)

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Elise AbdallaJuly 1, 2010
I've filmed 3 concerts here: Jonas Brothers, Honor Society, and Timbaland - very intimate and small venue to get an up close look at your favorite music artists!
neerad jet .August 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ask for the mezz tickets you save $2 but the tickets still say floor.
Kelly BurkeFebruary 3, 2016
Most well-organized staff. Got through the doors in record time.
MichaelMarch 22, 2013
Go online to get discount coupons for parking at nearby Icon parking lots.
Todd HamiltonJune 16, 2015
Still one of the best places to see a band in the City.
Amy TremmelJanuary 2, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Check out the balcony for more crowded shows.
Mis Ter BugslyFebruary 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Make sure you get a good spot in the middle of the floor, the sight lines aren't great towards the outside.
Marissa StuartNovember 17, 2015
fantastic venue for an intimate show.
Mat BrownApril 21, 2016
Like a miniature Terminal 5!
Bruno CardosoOctober 4, 2015
Came to see a Frank Turner and Beans on Toast show. Really organized venue.
Jackie MucilliNovember 19, 2015
Small, intimate venue. Perfect for seeing bands you love.
Nicole FreemanOctober 19, 2012
Drinks are a little pricy, especially since they could be made a little better. Definitely fast though.
Karissa✨May 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The best place to see your favorite band! Small & intimate.
CompassApril 25, 2014
Watch noteworthy and up-and-coming musical acts at the historic Irving Plaza.
Ankit AggarwalFebruary 12, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Punk hardcore and metal shows
Nikki M MascaliAugust 18, 2013
Great, great venue, security is so nice (but I wouldn't wanna f w them!)
Josh MateoJune 16, 2015
All about those metalcore concerts.
Jen MoshJuly 27, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great venue to catch some of your fav acts!
Tim HuberNovember 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Great layout and some good talent!
Jeff PetrielloAugust 13, 2014
Coat check is $3 PER item and cash only. You can't take a backpack to the show floor.
Nick FodenApril 23, 2016
$13 beer and shot. Not bad for union square.
Nicole DonovanMarch 14, 2012
Not too big, not too small.... Great place to catch a show!
Jorge Del Carpio Jr.November 29, 2014
Like a lessy stuffy BB kings, still got that intimate feel tho. Likes.
Erin McHughMarch 23, 2014
Always say yes to Snarky Puppy. Always.
Emily Punkimeowmeow del CastilloJanuary 23, 2011
a great venue to get up and personal with the artists. I had a blast at the Erasure concert a while back.
David LevyAugust 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cool place. Need to check bags though $3
Alfredo PlessmannMarch 30, 2012
All the way to the back is the best place to be at this venue.
DanwenJune 2, 2015
Good venue. Shitty sound system.
Erika RenaeAugust 29, 2014
Buy tickets at the box office and they will charge a $2-$5 fee instead of Ticketmaster's $10 fee.
Julia KlothJanuary 17, 2013
Don't forget to splurge for the coat check in advance.
Guy BannisterMarch 25, 2016
Great venue for a concert.
Vincent B. DonadioMay 3, 2012
Very eclectic venue. Sucks that it's a LiveNation venue, though. Came here for LIGHTS and Kina Grannis.
Abed Next Stop PleaseNovember 3, 2010
Hey if your here tonight for Boys like Girls show come see me @ the merch table for Runner Runner and tell me the little lamb is hungry for a free gift
Chris RyanDecember 2, 2014
Lotta good memories of legendary shows at this joint.
Carrie LawsonJune 10, 2016
Great spot for metal concerts
Ian GussAugust 8, 2013
Buy Roseland Ballroom tickets here to save on outrageous Ticketmaster fees.
Janice TaylorNovember 6, 2014
If you can get here when doors open try to get to the balcony. Great view and you'll be sure to not lose any clothes when a mosh pit opens up next to you on the main floor.
Jennifer BlatusNovember 24, 2011
Drink at the Belmont Lounge around the block before you come, awesome happy hour.
Finley Bomer-LawsonOctober 24, 2015
Intimate, but still holds a crowd. Classic feel.
Rodrigo BustamanteFebruary 6, 2014
Awesome show!
Anuradha GolderSeptember 7, 2010
Been here for a We Are Scientists Concert. Very intimate, security isn't so pushy. Good venue.
HOT 97April 4, 2012
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Zhanna SchonfeldJanuary 1, 2013
Reserve your coat check online because apparently they run out.
John McCartneyNovember 28, 2012
They will rip you off at coat check. Just dropped $9 for bag, umbrella, jacket, and first born
Stage BuddyApril 19, 2013
There's a charging station downstairs, near the bar. Read more
Sharice RichardsJune 9, 2012
Check out Lifebeat, the music industry fights AIDS table!
SPINOctober 15, 2013
The sound is horrible under the balconies, much better on the open floor.
DouglasDecember 9, 2014
Shows, jams
Xiao HazardAugust 10, 2013
Moshpit and crowd surf all day long
Paul IdrovoJune 10, 2016
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