Webster Hall Seating Chart
Webster Hall is a concert hall at 125 East 11th Street in Manhattan's East Village. Designed by architect Charles Rentz Jr., it was built in 1886–87, with an annex in 1892, and New York City made it a landmark in 2008. It closed in August 2017 and reopened on April 26, 2019 with Jay-Z, after a $10 million renovation that added the building's first elevator. Bowery Presents, which took it over with BSE Global in 2017, books the shows. At the reopening, amNY described it as a single main room, the Grand Ballroom, holding roughly 1,400 people.
Quick answer
Usually not assigned ones. Most Webster Hall listings don't mention seating, and the one upcoming show that does is sold as "GA Seated," first come, first served. The Grand Ballroom holds roughly 1,400 people, according to amNY's 2019 report on the reopening.
- Balconies overlook the ballroom floor.
- Most shows are 16 and over.
- Bags over 14 by 14 inches aren't allowed.
- The building has been a New York City landmark since 2008.
Sections at Webster Hall
At its 2019 reopening, amNY described Webster Hall as a single main room, the Grand Ballroom, with balconies above it and a separate lounge. The details below come from the venue's own pages and that reporting.
- Grand Ballroom floor — the main concert floor in front of the original stage
- Balcony — the scalloped balconies above the ballroom
- Ritz Lounge — a bar and meeting spot, formerly the Marlin Room
- Accessible viewing area — in the ballroom, house left
Best seats at Webster Hall
Most Webster Hall listings don't mention seating at all. Of 55 upcoming shows on the venue's feed, one was sold as "GA Seated," with seats first come, first served. VIP buyers for that show got priority seats in front of the room. The scalloped balconies overlook the floor, and the original stage is still in place. Check your listing for age limits: most shows are 16 and over, some 18 or 21 and over.
Tips before you go
Tickets are sold on AXS. Bags larger than 14 by 14 inches, including backpacks, briefcases and luggage, aren't allowed, and neither are signs bigger than 11 by 17 inches or signs on sticks. Most shows are 16 and over, a few are 18 or 21 and over, and two on the current list are all ages, with under-16s needing an adult. The building now has an elevator near the main entrance.
How to read the Webster Hall seating chart
The Grand Ballroom floor faces the hall's original stage, and the scalloped balconies rise above it. The old Marlin Room is now the Ritz Lounge, a bar rather than a stage.
Your ticket type sets where you stand or sit. Most listings don't mention seating; when a show is sold as GA Seated, seats are first come, first served.
The main entry is accessible and the elevator is near it. The accessible viewing area is in the ballroom, house left, and accessible restroom stalls are on the Ritz and Balcony levels. Ask for sign-language interpreters at least two weeks ahead.
Building a seating chart for an event at Webster Hall
New York's Landmarks Preservation Commission calls Webster Hall one of the city's most historically significant large 19th-century assembly halls. The venue rents the Grand Ballroom and Ritz Lounge for meetings, galas, product launches and fundraisers, but it doesn't publish room capacities.
Hosting a private event at Webster Hall?
Build a seating chart for your Webster Hall event — banquet rounds for the dinner, rows for the program, head tables wherever the format calls for them. The maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF you can hand the New York venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- Does Webster Hall have seats?
- Usually not assigned ones. Most Webster Hall listings don't mention seating, and the one upcoming show that does is sold as "GA Seated," first come, first served. The Grand Ballroom holds roughly 1,400 people, according to amNY's 2019 report on the reopening.
- What are the best seats at Webster Hall?
- Most Webster Hall listings don't mention seating at all. Of 55 upcoming shows on the venue's feed, one was sold as "GA Seated," with seats first come, first served. VIP buyers for that show got priority seats in front of the room. The scalloped balconies overlook the floor, and the original stage is still in place. Check your listing for age limits: most shows are 16 and over, some 18 or 21 and over.
- What sections does Webster Hall have?
- Main sections include: Grand Ballroom floor — the main concert floor in front of the original stage; Balcony — the scalloped balconies above the ballroom; Ritz Lounge — a bar and meeting spot, formerly the Marlin Room. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Webster Hall located?
- Webster Hall is at 125 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003, in the East Village. Tickets are sold through AXS.
- How do I plan a private event at Webster Hall?
- Ask Webster Hall's rentals team about the Grand Ballroom or the Ritz Lounge. With the date set, build the Webster Hall seating plan in our free chart maker.