The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 125 seated guests

About this venue

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts — celebrated for its extensive archival collections, and benefiting from a recent extensive renovation — is now making its facilities available for rent! The Library's spaces can accommodate a variety of events like luncheons, cocktail receptions, dinners, & outdoor terrace events. Located in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the Library is easily accessible via Lincoln Center Plaza or West 65th Street. Convenient to all forms of public transportation and with nearby parking facilities, it is surrounded by restaurants, hotels, and cultural attractions. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts offers several entertaining spaces and a 200-seat auditorium for your next special event, from intimate receptions and gala dinners to lectures, performances, and film screenings. Hold a reception for 50-300 guests, a seated dinner for 50, or a private concert or award ceremony for 200.

Seated guest capacity

  • 125

Venue type

  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
40 Lincoln Center Plz, New York, NY 10023

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Bruno Walter Auditorium

Host your next event at the Library for the Performing Arts!

Located at the Amsterdam Ave. and 65th St. entrance, the Bruno Walter Auditorium is an ideal location for screenings, readings, panel presentations, and live performances. Named for the distinguished Germanborn American conductor, it can accommodate audiences of up to 203, in an intimate and inviting space, and is wheelchair accessible . The auditorium features exquisite acoustics for live performances, and supports audio/video projection in a variety of formats.

Guest capacity

Up to 203 Seated

Up to 20 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Uniquely charming”

Included in this room:

AV specs are available upon request.

Available services that can be provided by The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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