New York City Concerts:
Music and Dance Tickets
for A Song!
New York City concerts abound in this undisputed capital of music and dance! Every night of the week presents endless
opportunities to hear classical music, Jazz, punk, or hip hop, or to see ballet, modern or any kind of dance, whatever your little heart desires...and for chump change or for free! There is no reason not to enjoy New York City concerts!! Take a look at all the opportunities that I've presented you with and enjoy.
MY PICKS FOR
SUPER DISCOUNTS, GREAT DEALS AND FREEBIESCLASSICALBarge Music
This unique barge affords astounding views from its docked station near the Fulton Ferry landing in Brooklyn Heights. Expect to hear first-rate classical music. One concert a month is free--so check online with the above link. Also, High5tix almost always features $5 student tickets and each student can bring an adult or friend for $5.
Carnegie Hall
Score big with $10 partial-view tickets available for performances in Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium. Same-day tickets, two-person limit, are on sale at the box office beginning at noon. Senior and student rush tickets, $10, are sold at noon on the performance day until 1 hour before the performance. Given that music is an auditory art, these are a steal!!!! There is no better place to hear New York City concerts than Carnegie Hall!
Carnegie Hall Concerts: Student Tickets for $15!.Guarantee your seats for this season’s hottest concerts by purchasing a student subscription—only $15 per ticket! Student subscribers are also eligible to buy $10 Student Rush tickets!
Chamber Music Society
Some half-price tickets can be purchased in advance. Student rush tickets available at box office 1 hour before performance.
Julliard School Concerts
Students from Julliard’s music drama, dance and opera schools present excellent performances for free or for a minimal charge. Students are up and coming artists, prodigies, and the like. Tickets are available two weeks before the show and there is a standby line you can join one hour prior to curtain.
Lincoln Center
Students can purchase up to two $20 tickets for the following series: Mostly Mozart, The American Songbook, Great Performers, and Lincoln Center Festival Events.
Lincoln Center Out of Doors Concert Series
This outside Summer Series provides a FREE impressive lineup of music and dance events.
Mannes College of Music
150 E. 85 Street
Over 350 free New York City concerts a year beginning September through May. You’ll see students, faculty, alumni, and special visiting artists-in-residence.
New York Philharmonic
Students, senior citizens, and the disabled can purchase $10 tickets for select performances at the box office on the event date. It’s music to my ears (sorry, I couldn’t resist!)
People's Symphony Concerts
The People's Symphony Concerts is offering recession stimulus packages: 3, six-concert series on Saturday nights & Sunday afternoons featuring well-known artists for families, students and other discerning music lovers on a budget. You can enjoy these packages for just $5.33 per ticket (now THAT's a good deal!) with a subscription and $12 for single tickets. This season's musicians and groups include the Jupiter Quartet with Menahem Pressler (piano), Daniel Hope (violin), The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, the Juilliard String Quartet, Vladimir Feltsman (piano, his program includes some of my favorite Chopin)and many others! As the City's oldest and most beloved concert series, The New York Times described it as "Top Music for Bottom Dollar." (A subscription would make a fantastic holiday gift for someone special!) Click on the website above to purchase tickets.
New York University Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
35 W. 4th Street
Enjoy a year filled with FREE classical, chamber, jazz and music theater.
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Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel
Enjoy FREE New York City concerts on Mondays at St. Paul’s Chapel at 1 pm, and Thursday at Trinity Church at 1 pm.
Free Summer Music Concerts
Enjoy free summer music concerts throughout NYC. Pack a great picnic and enjoy the magic. Click the link above for the schedule.
OPERA
Metropolitan Opera
Lincoln Center
Purchase standing room tickets for the following week’s performances on Saturday mornings at 10 am. Students (29 and under) can purchase discounted tickets ($15 for Fridays, $35 for Saturdays) at the box office. In addition, The Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman Rush Tickets program has expanded and will now offer almost 14,000 seats for weekend performances throughout the 2010-11 season. The seats, in the Orchestra and Grand Tier, will be available for $25 through a weekly drawing. Sign up for the drawing every Monday for tickets for the upcoming weekend, beginning September 27 through the end of the Met season. Click here for more information.
New York City Opera
Lincoln Center
Students can buy half-price tickets up to a week in advance at the box office, or through Center Charge (212-721-6500), or online (click above). Student rush tickets are available for same day performances at just $16. There is a two-ticket limit. Call the hot line at 212-870-5630 for information. Another great option is called "Big Deal." This offers opera-goers, ages 21 to 39, the opportunity to pay just $50 a year to gain access to $30 ORCHESTRA seats all season long. This is a virtual bargain. Includes an invitation to a party too!Click here for more information and to sign up.
JAZZ
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Check with the box office for student and senior rush ticket availability.
Dizzy's Club: Hot Fives Special
Swing by Dizzy's Club on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays after 11 pm and enjoy Hot Fives: $5 Cover, $5 menu, and $5 drink specials (no reservations needed). After hours sets on Friday and Saturday evenings are just $10 - $20. Call 212-258-9595 or click on the link above for more informtion on these great New York City concert.
Lincoln Center Out of Doors Concert Series
This outside Summer Series provides a FREE impressive lineup of music and dance events.
Madison Square Park Music: Oval Lawn Series
Free summer outdoor concerts in Madison Square Park, 23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues on Wednesday evenings.
St. Nick’s Jazz Pub
773 Nicholas Avenue (at 149th Street)
Jazz is performed here seven nights at week! Expect guest and surprise performances. In fact, Wynton Marsalis and Savioun Glover have graced their stage. Treat yourself to their Monday night jam session on Monday’s at 9:30 pm. There is a small cover charge and drink minimum, but during my two visits, it wasn’t enforced.
ROCK, POP, FOLK
The Back Fence
155 Bleeker Street
A very casual place but you’ll find free rock, folk, and country, six nights a week. Admission is charged on Saturday nights only. Free peanuts, too!
The Living Room
154 Ludlow Street
You’ll find a huge array of musical talent including new and returning singers and songwriters. Sets begin at about 6 pm. Norah Jones started here along with many others! Most performances are free with a one drink minimum. Awesome kids’ shows are offered on Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Great spot for cheap New York City concerts.
Madison Square Music Oval Lawn Series
23rd Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues
Enjoy a series of free Wednesday evening concerts on Madison Square Park's lawn from June to August. Pack a dinner and relax.
Free Summer Music Concerts
Enjoy free summer music concerts throughout NYC. Pack a great picnic and enjoy the sounds. Click the link for the schedule.
DANCE
Dance Theatre of Harlem
645 11th Avenue
Use the Entertainment Book's coupon to get one free ticket when you buy one ticket!
The Joyce Theater
175 8th Avenue
College students and seniors can purchase $15 rush tickets at the box office one hour before curtain. Also, volunteer to usher and your ticket is free!
Lincoln Center Out of Doors Concert Series
This outside Summer Series provides a FREE impressive lineup of music and dance events.
New York City Ballet
Lincoln Center
Full-time students (under 30) can purchase $12 student rush tickets to some same-day New York City concerts. Family Fun subscription series tickets allow a half-price ticket for up to four (4) children attending as part of that specific subscription series.
Free Summer Dance Concerts
Enjoy free summer dance concerts throughout NYC. Pack a great picnic and enjoy the magic. Click the link for the schedule.
BEST TRANSPORTATION TO
ALL NEW YORK CITY CONCERTS
By Subway:
Need help in determing how to best route out your trip? Use this subway map or automatic trip planner!
For information on subway fares, metrocards and more Click here!
By Bus:
If you'd like to use the bus to get to your concert, Use this bus map to help!
By Car:
Need parking deals? You'll be amazed at the deals I've found. Click here for the best ones around.
By Foot:
Use your handy street map and follow the easiest route to your concert.
I think you’ll agree that attending New York City concerts for discounted prices and/or free is easy as can be. Start enjoying the wonderful music and dance opportunities that await you! Get your calendar out and plan to attend two New York City concerts this month! Go ahead, you can afford it now!
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