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New York City Center Events & Tickets

New York City Center in New York City, NY has 128 upcoming events: 4 concerts, 1 festival, 1 comedy show, 40 theatre shows, 22 arts events, and +1. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About New York City Center

New York City Center is a performing arts center at 131 West 55th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Developed by the Shriners between 1922 and 1924 as a Masonic meeting house, it has operated as a performing arts complex owned by the government of New York City. City Center is a performing home for several major dance companies as well as the Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), and it hosts the Encores! musical theater series and the Fall for Dance Festival annually.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • 50th StreetMetro station330 m · 5 min walk
  • 57th Street–7th AvenueMetro station400 m · 6 min walk
  • 7th AvenueMetro station400 m · 7 min walk
  • 59th Street–Columbus CircleMetro station450 m · 7 min walk
  • 49th StreetMetro station600 m · 10 min walk
  • 57th StreetMetro station680 m · 11 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Underground car park210 m · 3 min walk
  • Underground car park230 m · 4 min walk
  • Underground car park230 m · 4 min walk
  • Multi-storey car park370 m · 6 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Broadway Comedy ClubBar90 m · 1 min walk
  • TurkuazRestaurant100 m · 2 min walk
  • Pick a BagelCafé · bagel110 m · 2 min walk
  • Spitfire Cheese & SundryCafé110 m · 2 min walk
  • P.F. Chang'sRestaurant · asian120 m · 2 min walk
  • CascadeRestaurant · diner120 m · 2 min walk
  • Little Italy PizzaRestaurant · pizza140 m · 2 min walk
  • Thai Chai KitchenRestaurant · thai150 m · 2 min walk

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New York City Center: FAQs

What's on at New York City Center?

New York City Center has 128 upcoming events. Next up: The Unbelievers on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Where is New York City Center?

New York City Center is located at 131 W. 55th St., New York, NY, New York City, NY, 10019.

How big is New York City Center?

New York City Center has a capacity of around 2,750.

What is the nearest station to New York City Center?

The nearest station is 50th Street (Metro station), about 330 m from New York City Center.

Which hotels are closest to New York City Center?

The closest places to stay are NAP YORK CENTRAL PARK (170 m), Da Vinci Hotel (200 m), and Moderne Hotel (200 m).

Where can I park near New York City Center?

Public car parks near New York City Center include Underground car park (210 m) and Underground car park (230 m).

When did New York City Center open?

New York City Center opened in 1922.