This is a day party in the British sense, imported to Midtown after sold-out runs in London and Toronto: a seven-piece live band rather than a DJ alone, running through lovers rock and golden-era reggae with an MC working the room. The early afternoon start is the whole point, because it leaves your evening intact. Sony Hall's cabaret seating suits it far better than a standing club would.
What to expect
An afternoon of live reggae in a below-street supper club, with cabaret-style tables, a resident DJ filling the gaps and an MC running the floor. Seating is first come, first served within whichever zone your ticket covers. The venue's full menu is served throughout, and a table minimum applies if you are seated rather than standing at the back.
Good to know
- Seating is cabaret style and first come, first served within your ticketed zone.
- A per-person minimum spend applies at tables, and the venue's full menu is available.
- This edition is listed as all ages, though earlier ones in the series were adults only, so confirm before bringing anyone younger.
- The series returns to Sony Hall every few months, always as a weekend matinee.
- Sony Hall is below street level on West Forty-Sixth Street, inside the Paramount Hotel building.
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Common questions
Is an afternoon start time correct?
Yes. Sony Hall prints doors at 1 PM and the show at 2 PM. It is a matinee day party by design, not a listings error.
Is it a live band or a DJ?
Both. A seven-piece band plays, with a resident DJ and an MC working the room around them.
Is food included in the ticket?
No. Sony Hall's full menu and a prix fixe are available to order, and tables carry a per-person minimum spend.
