Madison Square Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

1. Madison Square Garden

8.8
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 999 tips and reviews

Patrick H.Patrick Healy: Whether it's a basketball game, a concert or the circus you will feel like you're at the center of the universe in New York's most famous venue. Penn Station being downstairs is very convenient too.

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Best arena for concerts and games in the heart of NYC. It's a must visit for a sports event and a concert. If you haven't seen the energy of people in MSG, you haven't witnessed NY!

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Spacious venue. Great place to watch sports games, concerts or shows.

Manderley Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

2. Manderley Bar

8.9
530 W 27th St (between 10th and 11th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 22 tips and reviews

Paulo G.Paulo Gustavo: Faça sua reserva com antecedência. Quando acabar o show, você vai querer ficar aqui.

John A.John A: Great live jazz... Get the green absinthe punch instead of whatever you usually drink .. Boozy and sweet with that smooth black licorice aftertaste. Surprising how easy they go down.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Great spot to see some live jazz. Go if given the opportunity. The gimlet was quite good too

Gallow Green is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

3. Gallow Green

8.6
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 233 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: check the calendar for Sunday brunch and snag a spot. $50 for incredible buffet, bottomless drinks, and live music.

E M.E Mar: Hands down the best brunch I've had in NYC. Live jazz, unlimited mimosas and Bloody Marys, and food to die for. Make sure you get the bread pudding with the bourbon caramel sauce.

GothamistGothamist: This bewitching outdoor bar boasts some pretty gorgeous decor, with vintage train tracks and boxcars, lush greenery, live jazz music, and an ethereal, haunting, old-world ambiance. Read more.

Rubin Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

4. Rubin Museum of Art

8.7
150 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Chelsea · 102 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Acoustic jazz concerts can be enjoyed on Friday nights here in a room that has the best acoustics in NYC. Add this place to your to-do list and check out our other local jazz picks on MetroFocus. Read more.

CompassCompass: The center for Himalayan and Tibetan art hosts film screenings, live music, dance performances, and art demonstrations for all ages.

Diana P.Diana Pardue: Jazz concerts on Friday evenings, very cool

The Theater at Madison Square Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

5. The Theater at Madison Square Garden

7.4
4 Penn Plz, New York, NY
Music Venue · Chelsea · 41 tips and reviews

Lorena C.Lorena Calasanz: Ana Gabriel Concert

Janeen B.Janeen B: Eagles concert!

PureWowPureWow: July 20th: It’s a New York must: See Billy Joel sing “Uptown Girl” at Madison Square Garden as part of his concert residency. Read more.

Bateaux New York is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

6. Bateaux New York

8.8
Chelsea Piers Pier 61 (Westside Highway), New York, NY
Boat or Ferry · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews

Clarice L.Clarice Long: Um cruzeiro para curtir ao lado de pessoas especiais! http://www.weplann.com.br/nova-york/cruzeiro-jantar Jantar, vista e música ao vivo!

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: The Bateaux New York cruise line along the Hudson is amazing! The views of New York City, the bridges, Freedom Tower and Statue of Liberty with live music. The service and everything is top notch

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Departing from Chelsea Piers, Bateaux offers frazzled New Yorkers a relaxing three-hour, three-course cruise along the Hudson, with a romantic view of the Manhattan skyline from a glass-enclosed deck. Read more.

Sid Gold's Request Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

7. Sid Gold's Request Room

8.6
165 W 26th St (b/t 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Piano Bar · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

Ana M.Ana MG: Sophisticated live piano karaoke with a speakeasy feel. Classy cocktails; full bar w beer & wine. Hidden gem.

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Sit in an alcove booth in the back and step up to the mic for live piano karaoke. Feels very 1940s.

Tara D.Tara Dîana: The cocktails here are great. Definitely try your hand at karaoke - don't be intimidated by the great singers

Bathtub Gin is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

8. Bathtub Gin

8.7
132 9th Ave (btwn W 18th & W 19th St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Chelsea · 306 tips and reviews

Stina P.Stina P.: Sipping a Dutch Bramble at the bar and listening to live jazz on Mondays are a must. If you're lucky, add an Englishman.

Antonio E.Antonio E.: Great place for a drink in a speakeasy bar. I really appreciated the atmosphere and the live music band.

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Hidden behind a coffee shop on 9th Avenue, this lively little speakeasy has live jazz on Monday nights. Book a table in advance and enjoy the great music and cocktails.

The McKittrick Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

9. The McKittrick Hotel

9.0
530 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Chelsea · 325 tips and reviews

David S.David Short: The Heath has great live music

Tim F.Tim Faustini: The most unique theater experience you'll have in NYC. If you're not there for the show, come by for live music at the bar after 10:30.

Robert H.Robert Höhne: Fantastic experience. Also enjoy drinks and the jazz band afterwards.

Stout is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

10. Stout

7.1
133 W 33rd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Chelsea · 225 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great place to grab a drink before a concert, Rangers or Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

MelissaStar™MelissaStar™: Great bar to pre-game before a game or concert

Catherine M.Catherine Mullen: Always hit this bar, restaurant before Dave Mathews Concerts- great atmosphere and the chicken wings were great!

Sam Ash Music is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

11. Sam Ash Music

8.0
333 W 34th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Music Store · Chelsea · 25 tips and reviews

cristhian m.cristhian mercado: mandatory visit for a musician

Ivy Agnes N.Ivy Agnes Nguyen: Great for musicians, especially rock.

Joe R.Joe Rega: This staff is incredibly knowledgable and friendly. A little bit of Customer service goes a long way!

Gadfly Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

12. Gadfly Bar

8.4
258 W 15th St (8th Avenue), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 1 tip

Ted B.Ted Barnett: Sweet neighborhood bar with great drinks, trivia nights, live music and nice people.

Pier 63 - Hudson River Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

13. Pier 63 - Hudson River Park

9.3
205 12th Ave (at 23rd St), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

siasia: a rolling green by the river. i prefer to watch the sailboats and cruise ships (like mirages!) in peace but you can find concerts and movies here too: Read more.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: A hidden gem of the city that is usually breezy. Perfect for lounging in the sun by the Hudson, biking, walking or running. There's also a portion that has a field with grass for exercising/tanning

Brad B.Brad Becker-Parton: Free outdoor movie screenings every Weds at dark throughout the summer as part of the Rive Flicks film series.

The National Opera Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

14. The National Opera Center

8.9
330 7th Ave (W 29th St), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Chelsea · 5 tips and reviews

Kurt H.Kurt Howard: Keurig coffee - $1/cup in the canteen area!

EDWIN S.EDWIN SENBERGS: Great place to have networking events

Sergia C.Sergia Cruz: Amazing young people program

The Cell Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Musicians in Chelsea, New York.

15. The Cell Theatre

8.4
338 W 23rd St (btw 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews

I CARE I.I CARE IF YOU LISTEN: The Cell is a wonderful, versatile and modular "Twenty First Century Salon™." Lectures, Art shows, and avant-garde concerts happen here. The piano they own is not the best instrument around...

Stephen C.Stephen Cyr: A lovely small, bright space with wonderful people.

Scott A.Scott Andrews: Insert tip here