Racket NYC — New York, NY | Events & Tickets

The Bowery Presents' most intimate live music hideaway in Manhattan.

Located in Chelsea across from Chelsea Market and beneath the High Line, Racket NYC is an intimate 650-capacity bi-level concert venue and event space operated by The Bowery Presents. Occupying the historic venue footprint formerly known as Highline Ballroom and Subrosa, the refreshed space features a main floor with twin bars, state-of-the-art concert audio and lighting, and a wrap-around mezzanine balcony. Racket NYC hosts touring rock, indie, hip-hop, R&B acts, and private events.

TYPE

CONCERT_HALL

CAPACITY

650

SETTING

INDOOR

AGE

18+/21+

431 W. 16th St. · New York, NY · 10011

MAP ↗ WEBSITE ↗ (332) 219-2151

Stages · 2

Main Floor Stage

An intimate indoor general admission room featuring concert audio, dynamic lighting grids, two perimeter bars, and clear line-of-sight views of the main stage.

Mezzanine Balcony Lounge

An elevated wrap-around balcony overlooking the main floor, featuring dedicated bar service, VIP table seating, and a private hideaway lounge area.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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.
Mandatory security screening and bag checks are performed at the door.
Valid physical government-issued photo ID is required for entry and bar service.

PARKING

Commercial parking garages operate nearby, including MPG Parking (350 W 16th St) and Edison ParkFast (161 10th Ave).
On-street metered parking is available along West 16th Street and adjacent Chelsea blocks.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Located a short walk from the 14th St / 8th Ave station (MTA Subway A, C, E, and L Train lines) and the 18th St station (1 Train line).
Served by local MTA bus routes M11, M14A-SBS, and M14D-SBS.

ACCESSIBILITY

Fully ADA compliant. Features a ramp-accessible entrance on 16th street and accessible pathways to the main viewing floor.

PERMITTED

Fashion-forward casual wear and streetwear.
Small personal bags (subject to a thorough security check at the door).
Standard smartphone cameras.
Debit/credit cards and contactless digital payments.

NOT PERMITTED

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.