The New York Public 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.

After a performance in the BWA, the perfect spot to gather is in our adjacent Green Room, which can accommodate up to 30 guests, with separate dressing room and shower facilities.

Looking out onto Lincoln Center, the Plaza Level Lobby is a great location for meetings, luncheons, and receptions. It can host up to 300 guests in an easily accessible location. The dimensions of the Lincoln Center Plaza level lobby: 17,650 sq.ft Located on the upper floor of the Plaza Lobby, the Miriam and Harold Steinberg Reading Room can seat 40 for business meetings or lectures.

With a conveniently located street entrance, the Amsterdam Lobby is the ideal setting for a cocktail reception for up to 200 guests. Our two-tiered lobby allows for a variety of catering arrangements. The space keeps you close to Lincoln Center but away from the noise and rush of Broadway.

Easily accessible from the Amsterdam Avenue entrance, with sound and other AV capabilities, this versatile space can accommodate up to 40 people.

A café space during public hours, this large area transforms into a flexible location for receptions of up to 125 and dinners, meetings, or informal gatherings of 100.

An Outdoor Reading Room during hours, this spacious area transforms into a flexible location for receptions, informal gatherings and concerts of up to 74 people.