A full gospel choir in a room that seats a couple of hundred is physically overwhelming in a way that a church balcony is not, and the Blue Note's Sunday brunch has been running long enough that the choir knows exactly how to work it. It is also the rare Manhattan brunch where the entertainment is the point rather than the background. If you want one thing to do before an early Labor Day weekend evening, start here.
What to expect
Seated tables with a brunch menu and drinks service, and a choir working the small stage with soloists stepping forward in turn. The set includes call and response, so the room sings back. Seating is by arrival within your tier, and the show runs about ninety minutes with food served throughout.
Good to know
- Take the A/B/C/D/E/F/M to West 4th Street-Washington Square.
- This is a brunch seating, so a food and drink minimum applies alongside the ticket.
- It is family-friendly at table seating; the bar area remains 21 and over.
- The choir performs this residency regularly, so it is a reliable fallback rather than a one-off.
- Book ahead; brunch seatings fill faster than the evening sets.
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Common questions
Is food included?
A brunch menu is served during the show, and Blue Note applies a per-person minimum in addition to the ticket.
Is it suitable for children?
Table seating is all ages, though the bar area is restricted to 21 and over.
How often does the choir play here?
It is a recurring Blue Note brunch residency rather than a one-off date.
