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About Cuban Pete

Welcome to Cuban Pete at the Palladium Times Square, a modern indoor live-events venue in the heart of New York City's bustling Times Square. Named after the legendary mambo dancer Pedro Cuban Pete Aguilar, this venue carries a storied lineage linked to the mambo era while offering contemporary amenities for today’s concertgoers. The Palladium brand has evolved through several stages and names, culminating in Palladium Times Square at 1515 Broadway, a space that seats up to 2,150 guests in theater configurations around 1,150, ideal for intimate headline performances and large-scale shows alike. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Cuban music or a first-time attendee, we’ve got you covered with seating details, easy parking, reliable transit access, and trusted hotel and dining recommendations to make your visit seamless.

We’re here to help you secure your seats with a straightforward, friendly approach. Palladium Times Square offers convenient parking options and is well-served by multiple subway lines, making travel simple from across New York City. In addition to on-site or nearby parking, proximity to hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central makes overnight stays convenient for show nights. For dining before or after the show, explore nearby options—many of our affiliate partners provide curated recommendations to fit a range of tastes and budgets. If a show date changes or you’re awaiting a future announcement, we’ll keep you updated with accurate details so you can plan with confidence.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Pedro Cuban Pete Aguilar was a renowned mambo dancer who performed at the Palladium venues in New York, becoming a symbol of the mambo era.
  • The original Palladium venue (East 14th Street) opened in 1927, seated about 3,400, and was demolished in 1998 after closing in 1997.
  • The Palladium Ballroom (Broadway at 53rd Street) opened in 1946, was central to the mambo movement, and closed in 1966.
  • The current Palladium Times Square is at 1515 Broadway, with a concert capacity up to 2,150 (theater configurations around 1,150) and is a modern indoor live-events venue that hosts concerts and private events.
  • Palladium Times Square offers parking options and is located in Times Square with easy access to multiple subway lines; nearby hotels include options like Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central/North, reflecting the area’s lodging options.
  • Renaming history: the Palladium Times Square site has had recent branding changes (PlayStation Theater, Nokia Theatre Times Square, Best Buy Theater) before adopting Palladium Times Square.