Top Upper Manhattan Gala Venues

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• Spaces for 500-800 Guests
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Lavan Midtown is an iconic, and unique event venue, located in the heart of Midtown New York. This luxurious ground floor event space was established exclusively for private, social events, weddings, product launches, corporate events, art exhibits, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers, charities, private concerts, fashion shows, international conferences, corporate meetings, birthdays, Quinceaneras & Sweet 16, awards ceremonies and press events. What makes Lavan Midtown Unique? Its interior is a modern, luxurious, and high-tech white canvas with ample space to design any type of event environment. The Main Room boasts 20-foot-high ceilings surrounded by 145′ of seamless projection mapping. Lavan Midtown is an event designer’s dream. Lavan Midtown can accommodate from 1 – 800 guests and is fully equipped with a full chefs catering kitchen, audio-visual equipment, VIP green rooms, and built-in bars. Lavan Midtown is fully ADA-accessible and compliant with all commercial permits.

• 3 Gala Albums
• Spaces for 50-250 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

With wild and elegant gardens that inspired Teddy Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for nature; Wave Hill is an estate that played host to such residents such as Mark Twain and Arturo Toscanini; boasting spectacular views of the Hudson River and New Jersey Palisades. Wave Hill offers the most romantic setting in New York City for your unforgettable wedding. Your ceremony takes place at the Pergola on the Great Lawn, with your cocktail hour either there or moved to the Lower Lawn or Kate French Terrace at historic Wave Hill House. Seated dinner is held in Armor Hall, which has a capacity capped at 130 guests, including a small band and dance floor in the Hall. If you choose to locate the dance floor nearby in the adjacent Mark Twain Room, the capacity is then 180 seated guests. Tented options are available at an additional cost for larger events up to 230 guests. Renting Wave Hill for a private weekend event requires a Wave Hill Membership at the $10,000 level. The tax-deductible portion is $9,748, and provides the wedding host with one year of Member benefits at this special level. In addition to Membership, the rental fee for a private evening event on the weekend is $8,000. Guest arrival begins at 6pm with departure at midnight. Wave Hill’s exclusive caterer, Great Performances, is dedicated to collaborating with you to create a personalized, quality experience for your guests. Passionate about culinary presentation, tastes and flavors that are crafted to enrich the occasion, Great Performances offers a proprietary element of style and innovative design that turns catering into an art-form and events into celebrations. Pricing begins at $400 per person (based on a 150-person guest list), and includes a customized menu, bar service, and staffing. Great Performances will then work as liaison between the client and Party Rental Ltd., to secure all rentals, which will start at $140 per person.

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• Spaces for 20-100 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

Actualizing the spirit of the East Village, SAINT celebrates the art, architecture, and multiculturalism that has defined the surrounding blocks for centuries and brings an electric, recharged revival to the neighborhood of Vaudeville. Located at 136 Second Avenue, the artfully designed SAINT offers new American dishes with a globally inspired modern twist. Nestled in the heart of the grit and the glam, SAINT invites you to experience hospitality in the new age of the 'roarin' 20s'. THIS IS VAUDEVILLE, REVIVED. The bi-level restaurant and lounge features event spaces ideal for all occasions. From our street side cafe and pergola to our iconic secret garden patio, al fresco dining is pure magic. Our globally-inspired menu by features signature share plates, small and large. We continue our journey with the beverage program which includes curated cocktails by Ravi Thapa to elevate your dining experience whilst a botanical ambiance invites you to the downstairs speakeasy-inspired bar to continue the evening. Innovative, casual, cool, and eclectic.

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• Spaces for 20-1,000 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Venue with Activities

Our 23,000-square-foot venue offers a premier event space with state-of-the-art A/V elements and in-house production team, along with 16 bowling lanes, two fully-stocked bars, one-of-a-kind Blue Ribbon culinary program, and built-in stage with access world class entertainment for your event. On top of our daily live entertainment schedule, Brooklyn Bowl offers Special Events on the bowling lanes during a show and Private Venue Rentals for meetings, conferences, receptions, corporate events, branded events, holiday parties, fundraising galas, bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, and more, offering the perfect setting for any event - from an intimate gathering among friends and family to a luxury black-tie event. Start planning today and get ready to host an event that will Rock. And Roll.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Just eight minutes by ferry from New York City, Collective Governors Island feels like a secret world waiting to be discovered. Surrounded by 172 acres of peaceful, car-free parkland, our six-acre retreat features 29 upscale tents and private suites with skyline views and harbor breezes. A one-of-a-kind destination for meetings, retreats, weddings, and celebrations, we offer a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces for 10 to 250 guests, plus full property buyouts for a truly private island experience. Whether hosting a board meeting, corporate offsite, or milestone celebration, every gathering is shaped by the island’s natural beauty. Here, the vibrancy of New York meets the tranquility of nature—creating events that feel a world away, yet only minutes from Manhattan.

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• Spaces for 120-2,000 Guests
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• 8 Event Spaces

Industry City is a one-stop destination of experiences, eateries, events, and everything in between. A historic intermodal city, Industry City is comprised of 16 buildings, built on 35 acres of repurposed industrial space. The waterfront green spaces, immersive retail, and public art installations make for an entire day of discovery. The diverse mix of culture and locally born businesses is as authentic a New York experience as it gets. No visit to Industry City is ever the same. Whether you’re hosting an event to celebrate a milestone such as a wedding or mitzvah, gathering your colleagues for a company off-site retreat, hosting an experiential pop-up or festival or producing an epic conference and expo, share your vision, and we will connect you to the right venue.

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• Spaces for 48-800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Museums
• 7 Landmarks

Founded in 1804, the New-York Historical Society is one of America’s preeminent cultural institutions and the first museum in New York City. Located across from Central Park in the heart of the vibrant Upper West Side, New-York Historical is a beautiful landmark building that accommodates a wide variety of events. With an unparalleled collection of artwork and artifacts showcasing America’s history through the unique lens of New York and engaging exhibitions that reveal the impact of history on our lives today, New-York Historical offers a striking and sophisticated setting for entertaining. We are excited to welcome guests both local to New York and from around the globe! Proceeds from our rental program support the New-York Historical Society and its programs.

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• Spaces for 95-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Art Gallery
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Nestled on a charming cobblestone street in the West Village, this multi-level storefront event space is a spacious 2,000 sf gallery with 20 ft ceilings. It can be rented with a 1,000 sf mezzanine and lounge, a DJ room overlooking the entire venue, and an office space that can be used for storage or as a back-of-house area. The West Village event space is street - level and has seamless drive-in access. It can be rented with or without the classic cars, adding a unique touch to your event. From American classics like a 1957 Ford Thunderbird to European exotics such as a 1973 Ferrari Daytona, you can choose cars to display. The venue is in a free-standing building and can accommodate amplified music, making it uniquely suitable for social events, cocktail parties, dance parties, and listening parties. The vibrant foot traffic and visibility in this prime West Village neighborhood, as well as the venue’s retail facade, make it ideal for retail pop-ups, gallery exhibits, showrooms, fashion presentations, and product launches. Recent events hosted at West Village event space have included Law and Order's Holiday Party, Vanity Fair's launch of HBO's Angels in America, Sunglass Hut Summer Block Party, Keihl’s Men’s product launch, Buckler Jeans 2004 collection fashion show, Lou Reed's book launch, the annual AICPA directors dinner, The New Yorker kickoff party to their Arts Festival, and the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence benefit in honor of Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, among others. Can be rented together with Lounge Event Space and Garage Event Space directly across the street for a total of 5000 sq ft.

• 1 Gala Album
• Spaces for 90-200 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Durst Organization has created Well& by Durst for the many people who come together under our roofs to work, play, live and thrive. Well& by Durst is a constantly evolving experience designed to energize, inspire and connect our guests in a healthy and productive environment. Well& by Durst is the premier event and meeting space on the 64th floor of One World Trade Center, with up to 10,000 square feet of usable space. On event day, your guests will enjoy unparalleled views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, as well as the Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges, along with the use of our in-house furniture, state-of-the-art technology equipment, and breakout and common area rooms. We customize each event and meeting hosted here, meaning the total event fee is based off your specific event needs and consists of a flat-rate venue fee plus a per person catering package. Food and beverage services are provided by our in-house catering team through Legends Hospitality.

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• Spaces for 50-1,800 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Event Spaces

Pioneer Works is a 501c3 non-profit that presents programs, public events, artist residencies, and classes — 85% of which are free and open to the public — across the disciplines of visual art, science, music, technology, and narrative arts. Pioneer Works offers unique, scalable spaces and a 20,000-square-foot garden that can accommodate a wide variety of events: from large-scale build outs, conferences and dinners, to film shoots, screenings and intimate receptions. Income generated by rentals goes directly back into supporting our programs, public events, artist residencies and classes. Rental fees ranging from $10,000 - $38,000 are daily rates for 8am–1am. Overages are subject to an additional hourly fee. Non-profit organizations receive a 20% discount off our standard rental pricing. Pioneer Works is a multi-functional space. An additional fee will apply to limit staff and residents access to the building around the event.

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• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 5 Museums
• 5 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is renowned not only for its unparalleled collection, but also for its grand landmarked building on Fifth Avenue at the edge of Central Park. The Museum's many unique spaces are ideal for a variety of events—from large corporate dinners and nonprofit galas, to meetings, film screenings, and, for Members, intimate private celebrations. The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in three iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online. Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the Museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.

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• Spaces for 350-400 Guests
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160CPW stands as the revisioned premier event space from the team who established its renowned predecessor — Landmark on the Park. Through a curated renovation including the incorporation of top line audio, visual, and lighting technology, the renewed space offers an unparalleled scope for events — bringing its classic touch into the modern space. Alongside its partnership with the expert events team at Purslane, 160CPW offers a 360 degree hospitality experience unlike any other. Purslane, is the first zero-waste, carbon-neutral catering company. They are devoted to sustainability and to reducing their footprint with every event.

• 2 Gala Albums
• Spaces for 90-2,585 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

As a jewel in the crown of Lincoln Center, the David H. Koch Theater features stunning architecture, magnificent examples of modern art and offers technically superior production facilities. The Promenade and adjoining lobby spaces of The David H. Koch Theater provide an elegant and distinctive location for hosting galas, receptions, and other events. The Promenade features a gold-leaf ceiling with large windows and a balcony facing the plaza of Lincoln Center. The venue features one of the largest interior event spaces in New York City. The Portico, an exterior terrace adjoining the Promenade overlooking the fountain, can be used as an additional seating area or as an extension of the party space. The auditorium seats 2,586 with a continental style configuration on the orchestra level and five Ring levels studded with “jewel” faceted lights. An immense spherical chandelier is the centerpiece of the ornately paneled gold ceiling.

• 3 Gala Albums
• Spaces for 240-1,200 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Built in 1923 and designed by the renowned architectural firm of Delano & Aldrich, 583 PARK AVENUEis a glorious New York venue reminiscent of a bygone era. The team at 583 PARK AVENUE treats each of our guests to the highest service standards in New York City. Each event is assigned a personal event coordinator who is on hand to assist in every aspect of the planning process, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. 583 PARK AVENUE offers an exquisite variety of modern event catering fare. Our expert culinary team uses only the best locally sourced ingredients in every dish we serve.

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Mercedes-Benz Manhattan is a newly renovated (2025), luxury dealership and event space in the heart of New York City. Featuring sleek, modern architecture and a sophisticated ambiance, the venue offers a distinctive setting ideal for a range of events—from corporate functions and product launches to fashion shows and private gatherings. The space spans multiple levels, including an exclusive Maybach lounge and an expansive mezzanine, offering flexible layouts tailored to each event’s unique needs. For a seamless planning experience, Mercedes-Benz Manhattan partners with a curated selection of preferred vendors. These trusted partners provide expert services in catering, furniture rentals, set design, AV, lighting, and more, ensuring that every event is executed to perfection. The venue’s preferred vendors offer customized solutions, whether you're planning a high-end cocktail reception or a stylish social gathering.

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• Spaces for 500-1,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

This elegant private event space is located in the heart of Times Square in New York City's Midtown East neighborhood. This historic venue, which was originally built in the 1930s as the Grand Ballroom of the adjacent Edison Hotel, reopened in 2008 following a multi-million dollar renovation that preserved its original flair and art deco style. Whether it's a wedding, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a holiday party, a fundraiser, a business conference or even a red carpet fashion show, this expansive, multi-level venue is the ideal location for any type of private event. The Edison Ballroom's excellent in-house catering, prepared by celebrity chef Mina Newman, is available for every event. The venue also provides its state-of-the-art lighting and sound system at no additional cost, making it one of the most sought-after venues in New York City. The Edison Ballroom, with its knowledgeable staff and impeccable service, stays true to its promise of bringing happiness to one event at a time.

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• Spaces for 850-1,800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Cipriani 42nd Street® is the perfect venue for the most sophisticated celebrations. Cipriani 42nd Street is conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan. This Italian Renaissance inspired masterpiece showcases towering marble columns, soaring ceilings, magnificent inlaid floors and glorious chandeliers. Distinctive cuisine and classic service delight guests and compliment the old world charm and pure beauty that Cipriani 42nd Street has to offer. Cipriani 42nd Street, formerly known as the Bowery Savings Bank, is a national landmark conveniently located adjacent to Grand Central Station. Cipriani 42nd Street features a four-story banquet room with exquisite marble columns extending to ceiling heights that reach 65 feet. The random use of marbles of many colors inhabits nearly every architectural element and detail of the room and its furnishings. The entire banking room floor of Cipriani 42nd Street is of polychrome marble cosmato work laid in geometric patterns with broad borders of 'Traneville' cream marble. Three patterns - Hexagon, Lozenge/Star, and Lozenge/Square - alternate in the marble floor within the five arched bays that compose the room's east and west walls. Create an unforgettable event in this truly unique venue.

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• Spaces for 45-800 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Perched above the juncture of Madison Square Garden and New York’s famed Garment District, VERSA merges these worlds to create a rooftop and restaurant experience like no other. Whether it’s a launch, an event, a business lunch, dinner with friends or a tete-a-tete we promise to provide an elevated experience no matter what.

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• Spaces for 275-800 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

With the feel of a sophisticated New York loft space, The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers is a unique waterfront venue with sweeping river views of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty. Boasting 10,000 square feet of flexible event space, sleek hardwood floors, period lanterns, and an all-season glass-enclosed terrace, The Lighthouse also provides unique and unparalleled cuisine and service by top caterer Abigail Kirsch. Whether it’s a picturesque sunset wedding ceremony overlooking the New York City waterfront or an extravagant bar/bat mitzvah, this unique venue is the perfect location for any celebration, fund-raising gala, seminar, or corporate event. In addition to easy accessibility, valet parking, and shuttle bus service, The Lighthouse provides each client with a specialized team of event professionals and recommended vendors that will handle even the smallest of details to ensure beautiful and memorable occasions for up to 800 guests.

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• Spaces for 800-2,500 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

As the largest waterfront venue in Manhattan, Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers serves as one of New York City’s most flexible and expansive event spaces. Featuring 20,000 square feet of luxurious column-free space, spectacular water views of the Hudson River, and floor-to-ceiling windows, this comprehensive venue can accommodate 200 to 2,500 guests. Pier Sixty hosts a wide array of events, with design formats customizable for any event including galas, fundraisers, weddings, meetings, seminars, product launches, and live award shows. The space offers blackout window shades, rigging points, on-site AV specialist, state-of-the-art electronic communications systems, ground floor load-in, valet parking, and shuttle bus service. The All Season Terrace opens onto the outdoor Veranda making the waterfront sunsets the perfect backdrop for any event. Executive Chef Matt Tiscornia doesn’t just create impeccable food; he creates art. Utilizing only the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients from local partners and purveyors, Matt's talented team continues to inspire with mouthwatering, creative new offerings and engaging presentations.