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Carnegie Hall

There are 2 different ways to get in. Start with the one that needs the least from you.

ManhattanB/D/E to 7th Ave; N/Q/R to 57th St-7th Ave; F to 57th St; 1 to 50th St
The white ribbed interior of the Oculus transit hall

Library card → Culture Pass

Every way in

Ordered by how much work it takes.

  1. Library card → Culture Pass

    A little setup

    Needs: Library card

    Ticket to select performances (limited availability)

    • Highest-demand Culture Pass venue — book the moment passes drop on the 1st of the month. Only certain performances are available. The Rose Museum (archives) is free all the time.
    Reserve a pass (opens in new tab)

  2. Show your IDNYC

    A little setup

    Needs: IDNYC

    2 complimentary passes to Open Working Rehearsals, pre-sale access to subscriptions and single tickets, half-price ticket offers on select concerts, digital access to performances on Carnegie Hall+, monthly Keynotes email, neighborhood restaurant/store/hotel discounts, 10% off Weill Café, 10% off Carnegie Hall Shop

    Worth: $75/year membership value

    1. Email IDNYC application to Carnegie Hall (application only via email until normal operations resume)
    2. Present your IDNYC card
    3. Receive membership confirmation
    Watch out: Ticket pre-sales and discounts may not be available until Carnegie Hall resumes normal operations. 5-year rule applies.

What no route covers

These cost extra however you get in.

  • Most performances — tickets are for specific shows with Culture Pass availability
Official site (opens in new tab)