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About B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New York
Note: B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York operated as a full-service live music venue with a dedicated Music Room and the adjacent Lucille’s Grill inside the same complex. Located at 237 West 42nd Street in the heart of Times Square, this venue hosted legendary artists and special events before its closure in 2018. This page provides a comprehensive overview for history-minded fans and venue-seekers, including space details, transportation options, parking, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to plan an easy, no-fuss visit in NYC.
While the Times Square location closed in 2018, the memory of its two-tiered Music Room seating and the smaller Lucille’s Grill space remains a touchstone for NYC blues fans. If you’re seeking current live blues experiences, consider nearby venues and ongoing artist tours in Manhattan, with easy access from major transit hubs and a range of nearby hotels. We’ve got you covered with practical tips to help you secure seats for future shows and enjoy the vibrant NYC music scene.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 237 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
- Venue type: Full-service live music venue (blues/roadhouse) with a separate Lucille’s Grill inside the same complex.
- Capacity and seating: Music Room seats up to 550; up to 1,000 for cocktail receptions; total venue space ~11,000 sq ft with two-tiered, horseshoe-shaped seating centered on a 30-foot stage.
- Seating chart: The Music Room features two-tiered, horseshoe-shaped seating around a prominent stage; Lucille’s Grill is the smaller restaurant space with built-in stage/A/V for smaller events.
- Parking and transit: Located in Times Square with access to multiple parking garages nearby; major transit hub nearby includes Times Square–42nd Street station (1/2/3, A/C/E, N/Q/R/W lines) and 49th St (N/R/W) and 42nd St Port Authority stations.
- Nearby hotels: In the Times Square area, hotels include Hilton Times Square, Hampton Inn Times Square Central, The Knickerbocker, Westin New York at Times Square, and AC Hotel by Marriott Times Square.
- Notable events hosted: The venue hosted major artists (e.g., Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, James Brown) and special events; Bloomberg’s 2003 victory party and Movin’ Out closing-night party were among documented examples.
- Status: The venue closed its Times Square location on April 29, 2018; as of 2026 there is no active BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York.