View from the stage of the Nokia Theatre in Times Square

Host Your Next Event at the Center of the Universe.

From theaters to ballrooms to high-tech conference rooms to elegant restaurants with panoramic neighborhood views, Times Square has an event space to suit your needs. Whether you're hosting a half-dozen guests or a couple of thousand, and whether the dress code is black tie or come-as-you-are, you'll find plenty of options below.

Available Event Spaces

At the Times Square Alliance, we often receive inquiries from individuals and companies eager to host their events at the Crossroads of the World. We hope this page will provide some helpful contact information for those looking for the perfect event space in Times Square.

ABC Times Square Studios

Location:  44th Street and Broadway

Contact:   Gerald Griffin, Senior Vice President of Advertising

               (212) 456-7389

               http://www.abcfullcircle.com/rses/ 

Capacity:  Dinner seating for 120; standing reception for 175

If you’ve watched Good Morning America, then you’ve already seen the inside of Times Square Studios. This incredible facility includes ground level event space where specially manufactured walls and windows open up to bring your event to the “street”.

• Major press events
• Product display and sampling programs
• Private Parties
• Corporate gatherings

Studio specifics:

• Street level studio is 2,200 sq. ft with 15’ high ceilings.
• Dinner seating for 120; standing reception for 175.
• Outside catering available.
• Event simulcast on Jumbotron available.
• Audio/video available.

Applebee's Times Square & Theater District

Location:  234 W 42nd St btw 7th & 8th Ave

Location: 205 W 50th St on Broadway

Contact:  212-262.4022

www.AppleMetroRestaurants.com

Capacity:  Seated 350, Reception 400

The World’s Largest Applebee’s are located in the heart of New York’s Times Square and Theater District.  Two multi-level restaurants with private rooms and separate kitchen facilities allowing them to offer a range of custom experiences for groups of 20 – 400.  Host your next meeting or event at the crossroads of the world overlooking all the action on 42nd St. or, at the corner of 50th & Broadway where your guests can enjoy a clear view of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Both restaurants offer access to secure New Year’s Eve viewing areas so your guests can join the revelers and watch the ball drop!

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill

Location: 237 West 42nd Street

Contact: 212-997-4511

www.bbkingblues.com

Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square walking distance to major transportation hubs and numerous hotels B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Music Room & Lucille’s Grill

The Music Room The 11,000 square foot theatre is classical in form and spirit with two-tiered, horseshoe-shaped seating (booths & tables) centered on a 30-foot stage making the largest event seem intimate.  The 40-foot bar is a haven for the reserved listener.  State of the art production and audio visual further enhance the experience creating one stop shopping for any event. The atmosphere is enhanced with two 8-foot big video screens on either side of the stage.  The Music Room can accommodate up to 550 seated or 1000 reception style.

Lucille’s Grill This unique 4000 square foot space comes complete with a mahogany framed, bi-level bar, signature saxophone beer taps and colorful contemporary art.  With its own stage for small performances or meetings it’s the perfect location for any event.  Lucille’s can accommodate 150 guests seated or 350 for cocktails.   Have more guests? We can do up to 1200 using the entire club.  Whether it’s a press conference, cocktail party, student group or corporate event, we can work with you to create your vision.

Make your next event legendary; call our group sales office today!

Caroline's on Broadway

Location: 1626 Broadway (btw 49th & 50th St) Contact: 212-956-0101 x203 or events@carolines.com www.Carolines.com Capacity: Showroom: Seated Dinner - 350 Reception - 600 Auditorium - 400 Theater Style - 300 Classroom - 200 Supper Lounge: Restaurant - 100 Reception - 150

Caroline's on Broadway is not only "America's Premier Comedy Nightclub," it's also the perfect place for your next special event. One of New York's most popular and versatile special events venues, Carolines on Broadway is ideally suited for a wide variety of events, including daytime meetings and seminars, screenings, product launches, casting calls, fashion shows, corporate roasts, team-building functions, benefits and fundraisers, multimedia presentations, cocktail receptions, corporate entertaining, and office holiday parties. Additionally, the club is ideal for group outings such as birthday and sweet sixteen parties, anniversary celebrations, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and showers. Caroline's on Broadway has an award-winning, elegant and spacious art deco Supper Lounge and Showroom, state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, on-site catering, and a courteous and professional staff.

Crowne Plaza Times Square

Location: 1605 Broadway, between 48th & 49th Streets

Contact:  212-977-4000

www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com

Capacity: Multiple options up to 700.

A 46th story beacon with its glowing Times Square worthy collection of dazzling exterior signage, The Cowne Plaza offers some of the best seats on Broadway in more than 23,000 square feet of function space, including two ballrooms, the larger of which can accommodate up to 700.  All of which has benefitted from the recent $85 million renovation that has given the hotel a new chicly stylish sophistication. 

Then hotel’s 32 event spaces (some with natural light)  are complemented by on-site valet parking, accessible from both east and west bound traffic, on-site technical staff to work with the Crowne Plaza Time Square’s advanced audiovisual systems and a sophisticated culinary team.

The Cowne Plaza Times Square is further distinguished by having two banquet kitchens, so Kosher events are properly executed.

Dance Times Square

Location: Broadway & W 44th St

Contact:  sherry@sradp.com

www.DanceTimesSquare.com

Capacity: 150

The space, able to accommodate up to 150 patrons, is ideal for dance and musical performances, lessons and rehearsals; but the elegant environment naturally lends itself to private parties and company parties and dinners.

Dave & Buster’s Times Square

Location:  234 W 42nd St (3rd Floor)

Contact:   Benjamin Maddy, Sales and Marketing Manager at 646-495-2011 or

benjamin_maddy@daveandbusters.com 

www.DaveAndBusters.com

Capacity: Multiple options ranging from 10 to 1,200

Dave & Buster's makes event planning easy with 31,500 sq. ft. private banquet rooms and an abundance of the latest games and simulators create a unique environment for gatherings of all occasions, accommodating groups of 10 - 1,200 from corporate to close-out events.

Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square

Location:  1568 Broadway / 47th St at 7th Ave

Contact:  212-719-1600  

Sales: 212-707-4700

www.NYC.DoubleTreeHotels.com

Capacity: Multiple options. Maximum 200

The only-all suite hotel on Broadway in Times Square, Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square has over 6000 sq. feet of event space & the ability to accommodate groups of up to 200 people.   Newly renovated meeting rooms are state-of-the-art & feature wireless high-speed Internet & premier audio visual services. Click here to view special Group Value Dates or call the Central Sales Office at 212-707-4700 for more information.

Flatotel

Location: 135 W 52nd St

Contact:  212-887-9515

http://Flatotel1-px.rtrk.com/

Flatotel combines the intimacy of a boutique hotel with the high-tech sophistication of a large meetings property.  Located in the center of midtown, Flatotel has 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Hard Rock Times Square

Location:  1501 Broadway

Contact:  212-991-1291

www.HardRock.com

Capacity:  Seated 800, Reception 1,000 As one of the city's largest entertainment destinations, Hard Rock Cafe New York features a 708-seat restaurant, a recently opened 1,800 square-foot Rock Shop with authentic Hard Rock merchandise and a Hard Rock Live concert venue for performances & special events. The cafe boasts a unique outdoor space above the building's historic marquee, where guests can host private parties amid the lights & excitement of Times Square. The living museum of Rock 'n' Roll memorabilia makes a fantastic backdrop for any special event.

Havana Central Times Square

Location: 151 W 46th St

Contact: Lara Richardson at 212-398-7447

www.HavanaCentral.com

Capacity: Restaurant: 200 seated, 400 standing Bar: 53 seated, 70 standing Mezzanine: 70 seated, 100 standing Hemmingway Room: 22 seated, 30 standing Patio: 20 seated, 30 standing Located in the heart of Times Square, Havana Central Times Square evokes Cuba's golden era, when its namesake city was one of the world's most tantalizing playgrounds. Walking into the swanky circa 1950's Havana nightspot setting is to be transported to another place and time - one where Frank Sinatra, Ernest Hemingway and Lucky Luciano rub shoulders at the bar, while Desi Arnez's Babalu blares in the background.

Heartland Brewery and Chophouse

Location:  127 W 43rd St btw 6th Ave & Broadway

Contact: 212-582-2057 or catering@heartlandbrewery.com

www.heartlandbrewery.com

Capacity: 260 seated, 400 cocktails The Chophouse is Heartland's most handsome venue with elegance engraved mirrors and mahogany wood throughout. It's a Times Square haven for New Yorkers and destination for pre-theater goers. There are several private rooms with menus flexible enough to fit any of your needs. Our friendly staff and management will insure your guests have a memorable experience. We have award winning beer and homemade soda pops! Remember Heartland Brewery is Only in New York!

Hilton Times Square

Location:  234 W 42nd St

Contact: 212-840-8222

http://HiltonFamilyNewYork.com/hilton-times-square.php

Capacity: Multiple options ranging from 10 to 150

An ideal location, with spectacular views, extraordinary catering, and 10 elegantly decorated function rooms - the Hilton Times Square is the perfect meeting venue to accommodate groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests.

In the Heights

Location: Richard Rogers Theatre, 226 W 46th St (btw Braodway & 8th Ave) Contact: grouptickets@intheheightsthemusical.com www.InTheHeightsTheMusical.com Capacity: 25-35 IN THE HEIGHTS is excited to welcome warmer weather by offering the successful Balcony Experience at the historic Richard Rodgers Theatre!

The balcony at the Rodgers offers a unique New York experience by setting your event on the theatre's marquee, providing exciting vistas of New York's Times Square and the Theatre District. The many benefits you will enjoy include early access to the theatre, private space for your event, personalized bar service and Dean & Deluca's fine catering. We are sure you'll agree that the IN THE HEIGHTS Balcony Experience is ideal for everything from corporate receptions to birthday parties and more! More details >>

John's Pizzeria

Location: 260 W 44th St

Contact: Flossie Arend, Event Coordinator at 212-391-7560 or email

parties@johnspizzerianyc.com

www.JohnsPizzeriaNYC.com

Capacity:  350-400

Nestled in the heart of the Times Square district, John’s Pizzeria opened its doors in what was once a Gospel Tabernacle Church. Built in 1887, the Church still holds the original stained glass ceiling and balcony mezzanine where parishioners once said their daily prayers. With four coal-fired brick pizza ovens, two kitchens and over 350 seats, John’s Pizzeria is capable of hosting both large and small events, be it a lavish wedding or company event.

Latitude Bar and Lounge

Location:  783 8th Ave (btw 44th & 48th St) Contact:   (212) 245-3034 or info@latitudebarnyc.com www.LatitudeBarNYC.com Capacity: 500 (entire venue); 70 (roof deck) A four-floor venue with 4 seperate bars/rooms, available for private and non-private events; offering several food and beverage packages.

Madame Tussauds New York

Location: 234 W 42nd St, btw 7th & 8th Ave

Contact: Jennifer Cutler at 212-512-9600 or email special.events@madametussaudsny.com

www.NYCWax.com

Capacity: Multiple options ranging from 10 to 1,200

Madame Tussauds can play host to your next event, be it an exclusive attraction buyout for up to 1,200 guests or and intimate gathering for 10.  Please click here to download a PDF with more info about event spaces at Madame Tussauds. >>

Marriott Marquis Times Square

Location:  1535 Broadway

Contact:  212-398-1900

www.marriott.com

Capacity: Multiple options, 2,800 max.

The Marriott Marquis in Times Square features 54 meeting rooms with a total of 101,450 sq ft of meeting space.  The largest meeting room is the Broadway Ballroom (including balcony) with a maximum meeting space of 29,025 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 2,800.

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Nokia Theatre Times Square:  Event and Party Space

Location:  1515 Broadway & 44th St Contact:  nokiaInfo@nokiatheatrenyc.com  http://www.NokiaTheatreNYC.com Capacity: 2,100 The Nokia Theatre Times Square is a 2100-capacity venue designed by the award-winning architect David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group and operated by AEG LIVE. The venue officially opened in September 2005 and has the capability to hold a wide array of events including concerts, live television, web broadcasts, live recordings, award shows and event parties.

Paramount Hotel Times Square

Location:  235 W 46th St

Contact: 212-764-5500

www.NYCParamount.com

Capacity: 8

The Business Center Board Room is perfect for smaller business gatherings. The room is approximately 200 square feet in size and can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests. State-of-the-art audio and visual equipment is available, along with wireless, high-speed Internet access.

Planet Hollywood Times Square

Location:  1540 Broadway

Contact:  212-265-2404 or email aroman@planethollywood.com

www.PlanetHollyWood.com

Capacity: Multiple options ranging from 50 to 1,000 guests

Fourth Floor - 50 to 275 guests (Sky A,B,and or C)

Third Floor (Main Floor)  - 300 to 650 guests

Entire venue - 1,000 guests

Private Movie Theatre - 48 guests

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Reflections Yoga

Location:  250 W 49th St, 2nd Fl (btw 8th Ave & Broadway)

Contact:  212-974-2288

www.ReflectionsYoga.com

Capacity: Multiple options. Maximum 300.

Reflections is one of New York’s premiere special event venues! We offer a beautiful, spacious yet intimate event venue in the heart of Manhattan, steps from Times Square. Whether you are an individual or a corporation, we customize our events to meet the needs of our clients, paying careful attention to detail and finding creative and innovative solutions from concept to completion. Our mission is to produce and promote unique, original experiences that leave everlasting impressions in the minds of our clients and guests. We strive to create a community that represents creativity, self expression and social consciousness. We can design and direct your event from start to finish, or we can consult on individual parts of your project. We listen to your goals, ideas and budget requirements and help you deliver an experience that is unique and impactful. We can accommodate any size event from 10 to 300 people by capitalizing on the open floor plan and versatility of our facility. Full kitchen is available, as well as showers and changing rooms.

Renaissance New York Times Square

Location:  Two Times Square, 714 7th Ave at W 48th St

Contact:  212-765-7676

www.marriott.com

Capacity: Multiple options, max seating for 80; cocktails for 250.

The Renaissance features 4 meeting rooms and 1,730  sq ft of total meeting spaces.  The largest meeting room is Cosmopolitan 1 & 2 with maximum meeting space of 950 sq ft and maximum seating capacity of 80. Also available for events is the Restaurant and Lounge, offering stunning wrap around views of Times Square.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Times Square

Location:  234 W 42nd St (btw 7th & 8th Ave)

Contact:  212-398.3133

www.RipleysNewYork.com

Capacity:  Seated 200, Reception 1,300

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square is New York’s most fascinating, unusual and exciting venue.  Featuring more than 18,000 square feet of remarkable exhibit space and more than twenty themed galleries, Ripley’s stands out as a truly unique option for those wishing to escape from the traditional. 

Guests at every Ripley’s event mingle with more than 500 curious works of art, science, humanity and nature.  Guests will be talking for days about our dozens of inter-active exhibits and priceless photo opportunities.  There is no other venue where guests can walk on, spin, lift, touch, tilt, rotate, sit on, put your head in, step through or talk to as many interesting items as can be found at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square.

Sage Theater

Location:  711 7th Ave, 2nd Fl

Contact:  212-302-6665 or email Info@SageTheater.Us   

www.SageTheater.US

Capacity: 99

Perfect for shows, seminars, parties, company events, classes, fashion shows and exhibits.  Can provide catering, DJs and entertainment.  Beautiful oasis in Times Square

Social Bar and Grill

Location: 795 8th Ave Contact: 212-459-0643 www.SocialBarNYC.com info@SocialBarNYC.com Capacity:  400 3 floors, 3 private rooms, roof deck, happy hour 7 days a week, HD TVs on all floors. “Social Bar Grill and Lounge is a neighborhood Irish pub with something for everyone every day of the week. Stop by after work for one of the best happy hour crowds in town.”

Times Center

Location:  242 W 41st St

Contact:  800-272-9533  

www.TheTimesCenter.com

Besides being home to the many cultural and educational programs presented by The New York Times, The Times Center is available for rental and is a perfect setting for a wide array of performances, events, and meetings.

Tonic

Location: 727 7th Ave tw 48th & 49th St

Contact: Joseph Jacobino at 212-382-1059

www.TonicBarNYC.com

Perfect for Cocktail receptions and team-building events. Tonic offers special deals for event planners: Friday Pizza & Beer Parties Two Hour event $25 per person tax and Gratuity Included. Available 2-4pm, 3-5pm, 4-6pm Standard Bar and 5 Appetizer Events Two hours $38 per person, tax and gratuity included. Premium Bar and 5 Appetizer Events Two hours $ 46 per person, tax and gratuity Included. Summer Internships or Team Building Events Corporate Cocktails for up to 550 persons

Toys “R” Us, Inc.

Location:  1514 Broadway

Contact:  646-366-8836 or privatefunctions@toysrus.com

www.ToysRUs.com/TimesSquare

Capacity: 50-75

The Skybox is the premier NYC event space, designed to inspire innovative and memorable events.  It offers a dynamic, yet private setting that is versatile enough for either a formal or casual event, anytime day or night.

Westin New York at Times Square

Location:  270 W 43rd St Contact: 212-201-2700 www.Westin.com The stunning 45-story tower of The Westin New York at Times Square houses an exceptional assortment of meeting and event spaces. Its sophisticated contemporary style mirrors the undeniable energy of the hotel's dynamic architecture and location.

The Westin New York at Times Square recently completed a $1.25-million renovation on its Majestic Ballroom and pre-function area.  The overhaul was part of the hotel’s $20-million refreshment program after only six years of operation.  Under the direction of New York-based George Wong Design, the new Majestic Ballroom and pre-function area were updated with Swarovski crystal chandeliers and a neutral palette, providing endless options for event planners and customers to infuse virtually any color scheme and theme into their meeting, wedding or social gala.

The Westin New York at Times Square boasts over 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting space featuring 32 meeting and breakout rooms, including a dramatic, seven-story interior atrium, and three ballrooms, ranging from 220 square feet to 3,500 square feet.  There is also a 13-screen movie theatre, accommodating up to 526 people, connected to the hotel.  All of the flexible meeting space features sophisticated and extensive audiovisual capabilities and full banquet and catering services.

For function quotes, reservations and information, call 1-888-627-7149 or visit www.WestinNY.com.

W Hotel Times Square

Location:  1567 Broadway

Contact:  212-930-7400

www.StarwoodHotels.com/whotels

Capacity: 10-100

Creative in approach and innovative in design, W New York - Times Square is a breath of fresh air for your attendees. Gather. Discover. Conquer. Six flexible state-of-the-art studios totaling 2,300 square feet conform to your every need. With 6 meeting studios totaling 2,300 square feet of space, we can set the place for 10 - 100 guests.