Broadway Show Tickets in New York: What’s Worth It

New York, «the city that never sleeps» may sound like a cliché, but it's absolutely true when it comes to entertainment. Week after week, every month of the year, NYC offers one of the biggest lineups of shows on the planet.

New York is the ultimate test for cultural, athletic and bohemian talent from around the world.

When a show lands here and succeeds, it's bound to become a worldwide hit. Sinatra said it in his famous song New York, New York: «If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere.»

Which Shows to See in New York

Getting the chance to see a show in New York puts you in a pretty enviable spot: a front-row seat at a concert, a Broadway musical or a sporting event you'll be talking about for years.

Bottom line: the show is part of New York's DNA, so our advice is to catch one during your stay. There are so many options and price points that you're sure to find your event.

Broadway Musicals

You have to go to Broadway at least once in your life. It's the icon of that bohemian, sparkling New York we've all seen in the movies.

Broadway tickets are expensive, but there are always ways to find them cheaper. That's why we put together these tips for scoring cheap Broadway tickets, which will help you save money and still land good seats.

But there's more than Broadway. There are other fantastic theaters you should visit, like Radio City Music Hall, or the Blue Man Group show, one of the most famous off-Broadway productions.

Concerts in New York

There are hundreds of concerts and live jazz and blues shows. And during summer in New York you'll find festivals and dozens of free outdoor concerts.

Film in New York

In June you can catch indie films at the Tribeca Festival, and in September and October there's the New York Film Festival.

In summer, don't miss one of the dozens of free outdoor movie screenings that pop up all over the city.

Sporting Events in New York

If you're a fan of baseball, basketball, tennis or football, you have to go to one of the sporting events held in the city year-round. At that link I break down when each season runs so you can plan ahead and buy tickets early.

As a preview, here's the list of games you can see live at New York's various stadiums and arenas:

🏀 See a New York Knicks game

🏀 See a Brooklyn Nets game

🏀 See a New York Liberty game

🏈 See a New York Giants game

🏈 See a New York Jets game

⚾️ See a New York Yankees game

⚾️ See a New York Mets game

⛸️ See a New York Rangers game

⛸️ See a New York Islanders game 

🎾 Attend US Open tennis matches

Classical Music Concerts in New York

If you want an elegant, classic New York experience, go see a performance at Lincoln Center.

Up to 10 different works are staged there daily, since it's home to the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet.

Another fantastic place to enjoy classical music is Carnegie Hall.

Free Events in New York

But you'll also find great shows just by sitting in a public park in the Bronx, where you might catch the first dribbles of a future basketball star.

There are plenty of free events in summer, like the Shakespeare in the Park festival or a New York Philharmonic concert.

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That's New York: exclusive and cutting-edge, massive and pop all at once. That's the magic of the city that never sleeps, with something for every taste.

Best Show Venues in New York

• Broadway
• Off Broadway
• Lincoln Center
• Radio City Music Hall
• Carnegie Hall
• Madison Square Garden
• Barclays Center
• Brooklyn Academy of Music