Get the app

Activity Theater District, Midtown Manhattan

Birdland

An activity in Theater District, Midtown Manhattan, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

Open in Google Maps Apple Maps Official website
Birdland in Theater District, Midtown Manhattan
Photo: Ajay Suresh · CC BY 4.0 · license

Why go

Jazz club named for Charlie Parker, now on West 44th Street, with two or more sets a night.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Midtown Manhattan, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 sights and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with New York Marriott Marquis and Times Square.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Theater District
Price
$$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Midtown Manhattan. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    New York Marriott Marquis

    Big Times Square hotel on Broadway; rooms on the right side look straight down at the ball drop.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Times Square

    The billboards and Broadway theaters are at their best after dark.

    Sight · Manhattan · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Times Square Ball Drop

    The ball atop One Times Square drops at 11:59 p.m., followed by confetti and fireworks over a crowd of about a million.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Joe's Pizza

    Classic thin New York slice, served fast since 1975.

    Food · Manhattan · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Gallaghers Steakhouse

    Theater District steakhouse open since 1927, with its meat-aging locker visible from West 52nd Street.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Le Bernardin

    Eric Ripert's seafood restaurant on West 51st Street, with three Michelin stars and a formal tasting menu.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Birdland is a stop on our New York New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Midtown Manhattan

Birdland is our only activity pick in Midtown Manhattan; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Midtown Manhattan guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on New York City

Our climate figures for Midtown Manhattan come from nearby New York City. Average daily highs in New York City run from 38°F in January to 79°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Birdland itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for New York City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New York City weather by month (covers Midtown Manhattan).

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Birdland, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Coordinates
40.75889, -73.98972
Destination
Midtown Manhattan, New York
Website
birdlandjazz.com

Birdland: quick answers

How much time do you need at Birdland?

Plan on about 2 hours at Birdland. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Birdland?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Book the holiday-week shows ahead; New Year's Eve sets are ticketed separately.

Which TripsCircle routes include Birdland?

Birdland appears on New York New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Birdland to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Midtown Manhattan.

Get TripsCircle

Plan Midtown Manhattan

Lists & regions

Also in Midtown Manhattan

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.