Operated by prominent music promoter The Bowery Presents (a division of AEG Presents), Racket NYC is a newly renovated, bi-level music venue located right across the street from Chelsea Market. Formerly housing the Highline Ballroom, the space has been fully overhauled with a refreshed, state-of-the-art sound system, custom stage rigging, and premium club-style lighting. Hosting everything from emerging indie rock acts and underground hip-hop to exclusive private corporate showcases and DJ sets, it offers a legendary, up-close-and-personal performance experience.
Intimate Views: Unlike massive stadium spaces, even general admission standing spots at the back of the room offer great line-of-sight views of the stage.
Layout: Features a main floor with two bars, flanked by an upstairs wrap-around mezzanine balcony that houses its own bar and a dedicated VIP lounge area.
Cashless Bars: All internal points of sale operate on card/contactless transactions.
No dedicated venue parking lot. Visitors can utilize surrounding paid parking garages in the Chelsea/Meatpacking area (e.g., Chelsea Market Garage or adjacent facilities along 15th and 16th Streets).
Exceptionally transit-friendly. It is located just a short walk from the 14 St / 8 Ave subway station (Lines: A, C, E, and L).
Fully ADA compliant. Features a ramp-accessible entrance on 16th street and accessible pathways to the main viewing floor.
Fashion-forward casual wear and streetwear.
Small personal bags (subject to a thorough security check at the door).
Standard smartphone cameras.
Outside food, beverages, and containers.
Professional camera equipment (detachable lenses, tripods), iPads, or recording rigs unless explicitly approved via media credentialing.
Weapons of any kind, pocket knives, pepper spray, or oversized bags.