Carnegie Hall

New York, United States

Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan. Designed by architect William Burnet Tuthill and built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for both classical music and popular music. Carnegie Hall has its own artistic programming, development, and marketing departments and presents about 250 performances each season. It is also rented out to performing groups.

Carnegie Hall has 3,671 seats, divided among three auditoriums. The largest one is the Stern Auditorium, a five-story auditorium with 2,804 seats. Also part of the complex are the 599-seat Zankel Hall on Seventh Avenue, as well as the 268-seat Joan and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall on 57th Street. Besides the auditoriums, Carnegie Hall contains offices on its top stories.

Carnegie Hall, originally the Music Hall, was constructed between 1889 and 1891 as a venue shared by the Oratorio Society of New York and the New York Symphony Society. The hall was owned by the Carnegie family until 1925, after which Robert E. Simon and then his son, Robert E. Simon, Jr., became owner. Carnegie Hall was proposed for demolition in the 1950s in advance of the New York Philharmonic relocating to Lincoln Center in 1962. Though Carnegie Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark and protected by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, it has not had a resident company since the New York Philharmonic moved out. Carnegie Hall was renovated multiple times throughout its history, including in the 1940s and 1980s.

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Founded: 1889-1891
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United States

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Benjamin Beckham (4 months ago)
It was an absolute honor to come here and see my friend Andria perform live. The hall itself is a very historical monument and a must see for theater lovers and people who appreciate architecture. The acoustics make it so that no microphones or speakers are even needed. Such a beautiful place, highly recommended!
Van Sylvie (5 months ago)
I recently attended the Juneteenth event at Carnegie Hall, and it was an extraordinary experience! The celebration was beautifully organized and truly honored the significance of Juneteenth. The performances were powerful and moving, showcasing a diverse array of talent and artistry. Each act was thoughtfully curated, providing a rich and enlightening cultural experience. The ambiance of Carnegie Hall added to the event's grandeur, with its historic and elegant setting enhancing the overall atmosphere. The staff was courteous and helpful, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Overall, the Juneteenth event at Carnegie Hall was a memorable and inspiring celebration. I highly recommend attending events here for anyone looking to experience exceptional cultural and musical performances. Five stars! ?????
David Montoya (5 months ago)
Had the pleasure of seeing the Distant Worlds Final Fantasy performance. The event was well organized. We had bought tickets in advance and entered immediately through the front. Inside we only had to wait a few seconds to enter the orchestra hall. Restrooms were easily accessible and staff were friendly. The sound of the orchestra and chorus were amazing from our seats. Our seats were comfortable but they can be a bit tight for those who are tall. Thanks for an amazing experience.
Eric Lynch (5 months ago)
What a great tour! Mimi, was awesome, and she did a wonderful job of giving us fun, valuable information, and keeping the tour moving, without rushing us in any way. The tour was special, not just because of the history, but the fact that we were allowed to touch and sit in history. Obviously, this is still a running venue for the arts, so that makes sense, but so many tours don't allow us as tourists to be up close with everything to see and touch. I highly recommend the tour, but one word of advice, don't worry about getting tickets in advance if Monday-Thursday, because you pay a service fee online. If you want to be safe, I understand, but I recommend saving the $3/ticket and getting them at the ticket office.
Sarah Burns (6 months ago)
We went to The NY Metropolitan Youth Orchestra concert last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The staff were very helpful and nice, the building is just amazing, and the performers were amazing. We had almost no leg room though and I’m considered shorter than average. Someone needs to tell the families of the students to stay off their phones, follow the rules regarding photography and videography, and to be respectful of everyone around them who is there with paid tickets to support these kids. We came from 16 hours away and specifically chose only one show/concert to attend for the entire week only to have phones and cameras constantly distracting us, grown adults talking in front of us, grown adults unable to arrive on time or wait until the applause to leave between sets, and all kinds of interruptions due to those amazing performers’ own parents and family being loud and obnoxious throughout nearly the entire concert. Also, pay attention to your own children performing and off your phones. Some of the people around us were scrolling on their bright screens for literally the entire concert until they rudely left in the middle of a set. It wasn’t just rude, it took away from their own children’s efforts and hard work. The kids did amazing. Parents, do better!
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