Free live music in the middle of Times Square is a specific and slightly absurd New York pleasure, and the Alliance books artists on the way up rather than tribute acts. The plaza format means you can stop for two songs on your way somewhere else. It costs nothing and needs no plan.
What to expect
An open plaza with standing room and limited seating, no ticket and no queue. Sound carries between the buildings. Arriving a few minutes early gets you nearer the stage.
Good to know
- The performance is outdoors on the Broadway pedestrian plaza
- No ticket or registration is required
- Nearest subways are Times Square-42nd Street and 49th Street
- Seating is limited and first come, first served
- The series runs Friday evenings through the summer
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Common questions
Do I need a ticket?
No — TSQ LIVE is free and open to the public.
Where is it exactly?
On the Broadway pedestrian plaza at 46th Street.
