Beacon Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

1. Beacon Theatre

9.2
2124 Broadway (at W 74th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Upper West Side · 172 tips and reviews

Marcia B.Marcia Barran: One of the most beautiful concert venues in the city!! Make sure to look up at the ceiling.

Lenny G.Lenny Gallo: Gorgeous facility. Great place for a concert or show.

Brett W.Brett Wells: A beautifully restored 1920's movie house. Plenty of great places to eat/drink in the area for before/after the concert.

David Geffen Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

2. David Geffen Hall

9.2
10 Lincoln Center Plz (at W 65th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Lincoln Square · 68 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Home of America's oldest orchestra by nearly 40 yrs. Philharmonic's 1st concert was in 1842. Perform about 180 concerts per yr. Simon & Garfunkel recorded live album here in 1967. More info in blog. Read more.

amNewYorkamNewYork: SUMMER 2012: The Kravis Prize Concert: Yo-Yo Ma Plays Dutilleux (JUNE 26) -- The inaugural honoree of the Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music is French composer Henri Dutilleux.

HISTORYHISTORY: Designed by Max Abramovitz, the hall opened in 1962 as Philharmonic Hall, as the new home concert venue of the New York Philharmonic, after the orchestra moved from Carnegie Hall.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

3. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · 216 tips and reviews

FlavorpillFlavorpill: Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center is one of the best places to see a concert outside in New York City.

amNewYorkamNewYork: SUMMER 2012: Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival -- One of the country's longest-running, free, outdoor festivals, featuring more than 100 concerts and events across the plazas through Aug. 12.

Eddie R.Eddie R.: Great venue for midsummer meet-ups/ free concerts.

Alice Tully Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

4. Alice Tully Hall

9.2
1941 Broadway (at W 65th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Lincoln Square · 44 tips and reviews

The Nouveau Classical ProjectThe Nouveau Classical Project: This is a fantastic place not just for concerts, but to have a bite while you work! Free wifi and fabulous ambience

Sarah C.Sarah Colvin: If you have the bread, do it! An incredible concert venue in NYC!

Wilson Z.Wilson Zhou: Home of chamber music society and lots of Juilliard performance. The acoustic is unbeatable and is among most comfortable seating among all the concert venue I have been to.

Damrosch Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

5. Damrosch Park

8.0
Amsterdam Ave (at W 62nd St), New York, NY
Park · Lincoln Square · 24 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Site of free summer concerts within the Guggenheim Bandshell. Named for Leopold Damrosch who founded the New York Symphony Orchestra which rivaled the Philharmonic before merging with it in 1928.

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: One of the many great venues for free outdoor concerts in the summer, including Valerie Simpson and Friends. Read more.

Laurence F.Laurence Frommer: Outdoor concerts !

Lincoln Center Out of Doors is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

6. Lincoln Center Out of Doors

8.9
Lincoln Center Plz, New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 8 tips and reviews

Trae F.Trae F: I love these concerts!

Sean S.Sean Smith: Great outdoor venue with free concerts! Wish I had found out about this sooner!

Robin D.Robin D: It's a wonderful venue. It's easy to get to, good food, plenty of seating, and it's easy to exit.

Symphony Space is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

7. Symphony Space

8.2
2537 Broadway (at 95th St.), New York, NY
Theater · Upper West Side · 23 tips and reviews

Marco L.Marco Lienhard: Come see East winds Ensemble shakuhachi and koto and piano concert June 28 tickets at symphony space.org

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: A theater, indie cinema and concert venue make this a destination for uptown's cultured set. There are prime annual performances so having membership is highly suggested, lest your wallet will suffer

Trae F.Trae F: Great venue and excellent events. So convenient since it’s right across from the 123 subway station

New York Philharmonic is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

8. New York Philharmonic

9.4
10 Lincoln Center Plz (at W 65th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Lincoln Square · 13 tips and reviews

Alexander D.Alexander Dubovoy: Amazing venue, often great concerts :)

L. T.L. T.: Sat literally on the highest tier, last row, by the door - even so I had amazing sound and great view. Wow!! Beautiful, accessible venue. Friendly workers and quick bathroom queue!

Ilanit S.Ilanit Schreiber: Amazing sound

West Side Community Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

9. West Side Community Garden

9.2
142 W 89th St (btwn Amsterdam & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Garden · Upper West Side · 10 tips and reviews

Leslie R.Leslie Roberts: During the summer they have a concert series & plays on Sunday evening around 5 or 6.

Alexa S.Alexa Stern: Cute! Hosts plays and concerts for free during the summer

Marianita R.Marianita Rodriguez: Great tranquil garden space to enjoy when in the area! Arts & crafts next coming w/end...Sept. 16-17...

Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

10. Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts

8.1
100 Amsterdam Ave (at 65th St.), New York, NY
High School · Lincoln Square · 14 tips and reviews

Johnnie C.Johnnie Cummins: The Semi-Annual Senior Orchestra/Chorus concert is really amazing. They're so professional!

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: Nicki Minaj graduated from here in the Spring of 2003! The future Harajuku Barbie's 2010 debut "Pink Friday" went on to be certified platinum in sales.

Masha M.Masha M: I was auditioning to dAnce here, I really want to go here

Josie Robertson Plaza (Lincoln Center Plaza) is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

11. Josie Robertson Plaza (Lincoln Center Plaza)

8.8
10 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn W 63rd & W 64th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Lincoln Square · 73 tips and reviews

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian ChurchFifth Avenue Presbyterian Church: Beautiful in in any season, but summer is particularly nice because of the frequent free concerts.

Diane C.Diane Cimine: the new fountain is amazing, specially on a hot summer's night

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: 15-acre complex. In 1950s-60s area was tenement space known as San Juan Hill. These immigrants tale was later retold via West Side Story. Believed to be named for Abraham Lincoln. More info in blog. Read more.

Merkin Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

12. Merkin Concert Hall

7.1
129 W 67th St (btw Broadway and Amsterdam), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Lincoln Square · 8 tips and reviews

Arlene S.Arlene Silikovitz: Wonderful concerts!

Pat D.Pat Dwyer: Here to see this iconic #musical in concert & that is a picture of the back of Maury Yeston’s Head! #9TheMusical #MusicalTheatre #Broadway

Mike H.Mike Hopkins: Good acoustics and an intimate setting

Metropolitan Opera is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

13. Metropolitan Opera

9.2
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Opera House · 219 tips and reviews

DMDM: Loved outdoor free concerts

AlAnoud A A.AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: Had the pleasure of attending Richard Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, brilliant! First of all, there’s not a single bad seat in sight, professional staff and amazing ambiance! Book early👌🏻

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Experience this magnificent venue at least once in your life. cross it off the bucket list! ;) The temp tends to fluctuate inside so dress in layers!

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

14. David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center

8.2
61 W 62nd St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 64 tips and reviews

Green Drinks NYCGreen Drinks NYC: LEED certified Privately Owned Public Space (POPS) with cool living walls and free concerts on Thursday evenings http://new.lincolncenter.org/live/index.php/about-the-atrium

Peter C.Peter Crysdale: This is a beautiful space with a vertical garden and fast wifi! A good place to spend a few hours.

Lincoln CenterLincoln Center: The David Rubenstein Atrium is the first LEED certified, "green" building on the Lincoln Center campus. Don't forget to enjoy free Wi-Fi access.

American Ballet Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Concerts in the Upper West Side, New York.

15. American Ballet Theatre

9.1
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 17 tips and reviews

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: A great experience. Saw my first ballet here (Swan Lake) and was super amazed

Luigi A.Luigi Amaya: Great performance of a beautiful ballet!

Sarah R.Sarah Robertson: June 4-9: OneginJune 11-13: Mixed RepertoryJune 14-16: Romeo and JulietTickets: Rush Tix $20 weekdays, 2 hrs., before performance.