Iconic theater on the Upper West Side of NYC. I saw Steely Dan here, as well as Joe Bonnamassa. I also attended the Love Rocks NYC benefit show in 2019. There isnt a bad seat in the house, and the theater itself is beautiful! Friendly staff, a great diner on the corner, and close parking make any show at the Beacon a night to remember!

This place is absolutely stunning!! I went to see Glen Hansard, essentially front row. Such a moving and beautiful show. The employees were very helpful and kind when assisting in getting to my seat.My dad and brother stopped by a few months back to see the two cellos perform and they described it as an amazing venue!I will definitely be back!!

First time going there located in the Upper Westside. Absolutely love the elegant, classy exterior. Very tastefully decorated, three tiered theatre, seats over 2000, the stage is well designed you can get a great view wherever you are sitting.There are concession stands for snacks, soft drinks, bottled water situated in the lobby, Loge and balcony areas. Alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer and spirits available as well.Staff is extremely courteous and helpful.Will definitely go back!

Nice place to watch a show. Went for the first time on 7/23/19 to see Godsmack. The theater itself is very aesthetically pleasing. Security was very accommodating and all the staff were nice. We had a tour of the stage and dressing rooms before the show and got to see parts of the venue usually not seen by the general public. Had front row seats which is the only way Ill see a concert anymore. I would go back for sure.

Beacon Theater is a great place no matter what they have there the acoustics are awesome just the history of the people that have played there are embedded in the walls. The beacon is very easy to get to as well. Joe Bonamassa and his band were great cant wait to see my next concert at the Beacon

An amazing night at the beacon theater. Truly not a bad seat in the house! This was the view from the balcony, row D, seat 12. The staff were helpful and friendly, they wished everyone happy holidays and were always smiling. That just makes the night so special!

The perfect venue to celebrate a milestone with Willie!

The Beacon Theatre is just one of those iconic New York City venues you have to experience to understand. Its stunningly beautiful, the acoustics are great, and artists seem to love performing here, which means theyre enthusiastic, and youll have the time if your life.

Beautiful theater. The seats are a little tight for wider guys like myself but I still found them comfortable. They also had plenty of beverage stations on each floor to keep the lines short. We saw Seinfeld there and the acoustics were great. I would definitely recommend going just to see the interior. It is a style that would be hard to replicate today.

Loved seeing Jerry Seinfeld there! The theater is very ornate and interesting. Good acoustics too.

Great show: John Mellencamp!Was only 1 night I believe, but everyone had a great time.It was VERY HOT in the theatre however.

Tight sitting, good organisation and overseeing. Intimate setting.

Such an incredible place. The atmosphere, the architecture and of course the Marcus King band was absolutely incredible.

All the employees of the theater were extremely helpful. The concert was beyond awesome. I hope to return here again in the future.

Absolutely stunning theater that doesnt have a bad seat in the house.

Just wow. This venue never ceases to amaze me. There is a special experience that comes with seeing performances here. As a life long Jerry Seinfeld fan, I have seen him play shows in this venue countless times. This is a special and intimate place that offers something much different than many larger venues. I believe ultimately this is why Jerry loves this venue, and calls it home.

A picturesque theatre, very suitable for concerts for example. However, the bar prices are obscene. I paid $22 for a small shot of plain gin. Better to use those many nearby restaurants.

Excellent venue! Went to see Bob Dylan. Acoustics are superb and the theatre is gorgeous. Photos of the concert itself were not allowed, sadly

Love this venue. The architecture is historic. The bar and bathroom lines are long but whats new. Definitely a great place to see a show whether youre on the floor or the balcony

It is truly a landmark theatre, a thing of beauty. The acoustics are amazing, the view of the stage was fantastic ... definitely a wonderful change of pace from the huge stadiums. The staff were all friendly, they really seemed to enjoy being there.

Awesome venue. Beautiful interior. But definitely not suited to let the large crowds go in, so be prepared for long long long long lines to get in, easily could be 20 mins waiting to just get in, and then inside finding your spot is another long wait

Extraordinary place. Fully restored and acoustically awesome.

The price is great and the shows are really nice.They have really nice guests.

Great hidden gem on the UWS that rivals the best on Broadway. No bad seats in this place. Drinks a bit pricey but as to be expected at a theater. Ornate pre-war interior is fantastic. Acoustics are excellent.

One of my favorite venues for music. Beautiful theater with great acoustics.

Great venue to see a concert!! Helpful staff and easy security to get in. If you dont want to pay for orchestra seats, get seats in the Loge. Better sight lines and sound.

Incredible venue! The interior is spectacular and so are the acoustics. Even the seats way up high are great!

Love this theater. Tonight saw Dylan. All great except I hate it when the performer bans any photography or video.

Joined for a concert with earth wind and fire. Seats were ok, light ok, but the sound is not the best and seemed a little too high, causing it to distort.

Great old venue. Eclectic period mash up architecture that seems.to combine most or Western history. Really good accoustics and Steely Dan was s fantastic

Nice iconic theatre, great for concerts. I went to see Bob Dylan and it was a fantastic experience. The only thing I didnt like were the bouncers at the entrance, shouting at people and treating them with little care.

Great theater. Saw Dream Theater twice here. Supposed to be the best sounding theater in NYC. Beautiful interior and ceilings.

The theater is beautiful, so many details. It is relatively small so no seat is bad. Definitely a special place with so much history.

Nice theater but the seating arrangements are extremely small. Not a lot of leg room. Good views of the stage tho

We had a great time, the place was great, and the staff went out of their way to help people find their seats and to help them navigate the place. We saw Gary Clark Jr. He was amazing

This theater is very beautiful. The shows are outstanding. A huge social media haven for those who have to share everything because they allow video and photography so long as the talent does not object.Security tries to stop people from going to the front but allows them to go and take pictures here and there. Thankfully not too many people chose to leave their seats and go to the front to take pictures. We saw four shows at this theater. Every show was outstanding!The bathroom was clean and the attendant very polite. They have two bars for people who cant have fun without a drink in hand. They also have popcorn on the lower floor! Its a movie goers haven also I guess.Cant wait to see other shows here.

Wonderful place, great theater ar NY!! Bob Dylan and his band are the best of best!! We recommend 100%!!

Saw Jerry Seinfeld. He was hilarious! Beacon is a beautiful venue. Always love shows here.

This is a really special venue. Its gorgeous!Id try to peak your head out on all of the different levels so you can get a feel for the level of effort that went into constructing, ornamenting, and maintaining this place through the years. My fav band seems to like it, too

Had a great time tonight,an evening with Richard Dawkins and Brian Greene. The theater was beautiful, line was not long. One of our companions in our party wasnt on the list,even thought we had the ticket to prove it,after speaking to management the issue was resolved and we enjoyed the show.

Amazing architecture and designs. The staff and security were super helpful and friendly. In town for a concert here. Anyone who has a chance to come here should take it!!

Amazing place to see a live performance. Great acoustics and visuals.

Wonderful experience, my first time at the Beacon. it was beautiful to see how well decorated this wonderful theater has been restored.

Beautiful venue!! Had seats in the loge and they were great. You have plenty of room to sit or stand during a concert. Sound was excellent, definitely will come back.

Beautiful theater on the upper west side of Manhattan. This medium sized theater holds just under 2900 people at mac capacity. It is one of the East Coasts premier music and live entertainment venues. Ample staff were positioned everywhere throughout the theater to assist patrons. Multiple snack and drink bars are located on each floor. The views from all the seats are very good, even in the last rows. The theater is kept very clean and the multi-million renovation of this Greco Roman style theater is evident. If youve never been, you really should see a show in this landmark venue, its bucket list worthy.

Saw steely Dan sat (and Allman brothers years ago). Great venue and sound was awesome. Even though we were in the balcony, we could see everything really well. But they didnt have enough places set up for drinks and the lines were long.

The Beacon theatre is a great place to see a show. Almost every seat has a great view of the stage. The loge and balcony seats are close enough to feel a part of the show.Acoustics and lighting in the theatre are excellent. The theatre is a great place to listen to all different styles of music. Ive watched everything from Tori Amos to Elvis Costello with the Charles Mingus orchestra to Def Leppard and most recently Jackson Browne at the theatre. The Govt Mule show at New Years is not to be missed.The theatre decor is lovely and a step back in time to the 1930s with a beautiful color scheme, chandeliers and wall decorations. Attending a show at the Beacon theatre is a great experience.

One of my favorite theaters in the city. Balcony Row A beats the orchestra seating. View of the stage is great. Seating is comfortable for a tall person. Original art deco. Acoustics are good.

Very intimate setting to see any show. Always the best ambiance. There really are no bad seats. Worth monitoring the schedule to see whos coming to town and getting tickets early.

NYC has some great venues but this is among the best. Beautiful architecture and great sound.

Awesome concert venue. Small, great acoustics, very intimate. Saw Trey Anastasio band there a few years ago.

The Beacon Theater on Broadway in New York New York is a great venue. Very classic and style and very easy to get in and out of it as well. We staff where very nice and very professional. It was a nice clean environment and I really enjoyed my time is there.

Great venue. Jackson Browne and Lucious were awesome!!

Incredible theater with a Grecian decor and design. Tight seating with very little elbow room and a lot of seats. Historic and amazing, definitely try to see a show here if you can. The only major problem, and it is significant considering the seating capacity, is that there is only 1 mens restroom in the entire theater and its on the 3rd tier seating level. So if youre only the first floor for orchestra seating, during show intermission, you need to go all the way to the top floor and wait in an insanely long line, just to take a piss.... Someone seriously needs to look into the problems with these logistics.

Long considered among the top live music venues in New York City, the Beacon Theatre has undergone a number of renovations and management changes over the years, which has mostly resulted in improvements. If youre ticketed in the orchestra section, you will want to make sure you seat is in front of the overhang for optimal sound. Sound in the loge can be a mixed bag because of the compressed space with an overhang above. The balcony sound is usually excellent. If this is a concert where the audience stands, chances are, that will only be happening on the orchestra level, as the loge and balcony tend to be for sitters only. The bathrooms are located in the basement and tend to have lengthy lines at setbreak, so take care of business early!

One has to visit this place at least once in their lifetime. No excuses for people who live in/near NYC and dont.

Nice salon, Great view from balcony, good collection of drinks but only popcorn and few snack options. The parking was pricey if you dont want to pay around 60 bucks youd better get there sooner to find a parking place

Best (large) music venue in NYC. Sound is excellent even in the balcony section. The picture is from the Tedeschi Trucks concert which was awesome as it is every year.

Stunning theatre. If there is an event or concert youre interested in taking place here then go. Simple as that.

One of the cooler spots to see a show. Gorgeous, obviously, but also great acoustics and relatively comfortable seating (even if you do have to fully get up to let people pass). Assume its some sort of ordinance thing, but more after-show exits would be nice. Oh, and The National were rad, of course!

Excellent place for a concert. Great location and easy to get to. The stage is within reach.

Great concert hall. Holds under 3000 concert goers. Sound was great.

The Beacon Theater is an oldie but goodie and renovated for longevity. I went when I was a little girl and its just as warm, welcoming, and fun to enjoy a concert. India Arie and the Beacon staff was awesome.

Beautiful well maintained venue. Well managed. Good facilities.

Very beautiful, artistic, good vibe. Seated theatre with history

Great time and beautiful space. Saw Schitts Creek Live! :)))

Wonderful old venue, great location with excellent sight lines and sound.

Beautiful place to see any kind of show, highly recommend

Wonderful and comfy Theater setting for live music. Iconic name with huge appeal and reputation.

Had incredible time yesterday at 70s Soul jam concert. What an epic concert with all the latest and greatest artists.Also, the staff was tight, courteous and professional.

Im not sure theres any real reason to publicly post why The Beacon Theater is one of the best venues around...but Im going to do it anyway for those who may not have have had the privilege of stepping foot inside. Ive been coming here for years. The Beacon is iconic...home to a tremendous amount of history. Its intimate, beautifully decorated, and theres not a bad seat in the house. AND, the surrounding area is littered with great bars and restaurants!

Spectacular theatre - great Greek revival decorations.

The beacon theatre is small to get the best view Ive seated in the front row and on the right side towards the back. The front row was my best experience it was v.I.p also many people stand in the way and it tough to take pictures. Do yourself a favor and try to get the first five rows.

Beautiful theater and super friendly staff

Gloriously restored theater. Very comfortable seats, most of which have a good line of view on the stage. Good sound system, that in our experience is usually calibrated right: instruments mostly dont overwhelm the vocals

Saw Seinfeld tonight and Deep Purple recently. Nice theater, a hop from the 1 2 3, and great restaurants around. Good acoustics

Excellent acoustics. Stunning design inside.

Got to share the Kirk Franklin performance with my family! Also scored points with my mother in law for The Beacon having accessible restrooms. She was able to bring her walker with no difficulty, and the seats were great!

Beautiful venue with good accustics. Prices for drinks were a little high (12-20) but the selection was better that most other concert venues.

Just beautiful, great a acoustics. A classic. One the best places to see a concert in NYC metro area. Just saw Bob Dylan. He was geat!Seats could be wider. Be prepared to rub elbows occasionally.

This theater is one of the only reasons I willing trek from Brooklyn to the UWS. From the ornate decor to the more intimate concert experience it provides (than other places in Manhattan), its one of my favorite venues to see live music.

The Beacon Theater was great. The seating is very narrow but the view was good. The security to enter was intense, life in NYC.

Beautiful, intimate theatre. Perfect for a small concert or production. Honestly no seat is a bad seat, great place to watch a show!

Fabulous. Meet and greet is wonderful. Seats and acoustics outstanding. Charming, helpful staff. One of the best evenings Ive had in a long time. The Zombies and Brian Wilson and Band rocked!!

The Beacon is an absolutely beautiful, old venue in Manhattan. It sounds amazing, as well. Its truly a stunning experience to witness a show here. The stage is flanked by two gargantuan gladiator statues. I wish I could say there isnt a bad seat in the house, but be aware, the upper balcony, and the orchestra behind the soundboard are less than ideal spaces.

Beautiful historic theater with amazing decor, clear sight lines from all seating levels, and solid sound system and natural acoustics - in recent show, the artist did a song with no mic from front of stage and we could hear clearly from front of loge and seemed people in other sections could also. Easy access from subway at 79th street. Restrooms on main floor and third level - theyre a bit cramped, and sorry ladies, usually a line.

What can you say about the Beacon? Its an institution for a reason. Its historic but modern, cozy yet expansive, intimate and massive, and intimidating and inviting. The sight lines are great and the acoustics are amazing. And most importantly, Ive seen 25 or more shows at this venue and not one wished it was somewhere else. A great place to see shows and I cant be more happy when I get a chance to see a band or performer there. Awesome. BTW we love the fact Govt Mule is the regular new years gig at the Beacon. Takes out the guesswork as to what well be doing for NYE.

Every seat is a great one! Ive seen a bunch of shows here. One of my favorite places.

Awesome venue for live music!

My wife and I saw Bob Dylan on 11/24/19. This was our first time at the Beacon. It is great venue with only 2800 seats. We were on the last row of the lower level and the view and sound were both excellent. Drinks were about as expected for NYC. Im looking forward to another show here in the future.

Saw Pentagon in concert for their world tour! The venue has really great views all around. There’s not that much of an incline so it’s not that ideal for shorter people like myself but the stage was well raised enough that it wasn’t that big a deal.

The theater is breathtaking. There isnt a bad seat in the house.

What a beautiful place to see a show. It has an intimate feel. The sound for the concert we saw was great. Staff were were really helpful and polite getting people in and out.

Beautiful theater! Great show! The Pentatonix are so much fun!

One of the best theatres to see a concert at!

Great place! A New York landmark. Awesome music venue.

I spent $185/ticket to see Seinfeld on the upper deck, dead center, 4 seats from the railing. The only reason you spend that $ is to physically see Seinfeld, but almost no one in my area had a clear view of him. Everyone was leaning forward to get a look, then sighing and giving up because the viewing angle was impossible.Be advised: If you sit on the upper deck at the Beacon, this will be your view. Enjoy!

Decent theater with good sound. Saw one of my favorite concerts ever here.

Saw Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan here recently. Staff is great: fantastic job getting everyone in and out swiftly, and the bars work fast and courteously. The real upside is just how intimate the experience and connection to the artists is. Am sure they did their part, but the space itself is almost magical.

Ive been to the begin many times over the years. Always great sound and great sight lines. The renovations have modernized some of the older parts of the building like the restrooms. Always love a show at the Beacon!