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About Philharmonic Hall
Philharmonic Hall sits on the iconic Lincoln Center campus at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023. Renamed Avery Fisher Hall in 1973 and rebranded to Philharmonic Hall in 2015, it now operates as the Wu Tsai Theater, home to the New York Philharmonic. With modern seating around 2,200, it continues to host world-class orchestral performances, notable premieres, and historic concerts in a premier NYC venue. Whether you’re planning a future night with the Philharmonic or a special concert experience, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, reliable ticket access and a solid guide to parking, transit, and nearby amenities.
From its storied past—featuring premieres and performances by artists like Simon & Garfunkel and Queen—to its ongoing role as a cornerstone of Lincoln Center, this venue blends legendary acoustics with contemporary comfort. Explore seating options, secure your seats, and plan your trip with ease using our insider-focused details on access, transit, and nearby hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered for a seamless concert experience in New York City.
Transit and parking details are designed to help you arrive relaxed, while nearby hotels and restaurants offer convenient options for before or after performances. When you’re ready, secure your seats with confidence and enjoy the world-class programming at Philharmonic Hall.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and identity: David Geffen Hall is at 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023; it originated as Philharmonic Hall (1962–1973) and was renamed Avery Fisher Hall (1973–2015) before adopting its current name in 2015.
- Capacity: Renovations reduced seating to roughly 2,200 seats (historic capacity cited as ~2,738 in older references); modern reports describe about 2,200 seats in the Wu Tsai Theater configuration.
- Venue type: A concert hall serving as the home of the New York Philharmonic within the Lincoln Center campus.
- Seating chart: Official and third-party seating charts are available (e.g., SeatGeek, Ticketing partners) to view sections such as Orchestra, First/Second/Tier levels.
- Parking: Lincoln Center Main Campus Parking operates 24/7; garages are accessible from 62nd Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues) or 63rd Street and Amsterdam Ave; accessible parking is available in designated sections.
- Transit: Best public transit options include the 1 train to 66th Street–Lincoln Center and multiple bus routes; Lincoln Center provides detailed directions on its site.
- Nearby hotels: Empire Hotel (44 West 63rd Street) across from Lincoln Center; The Lucerne Hotel (201 West 79th Street) a short walk/drive away; Park Central Hotel (860–882 7th Ave) in Midtown nearby.
- Notable events: War Horse world premiere at Avery Fisher Hall in 2011; historic performances by Simon & Garfunkel and Queen; the venue has long hosted New York Philharmonic concerts and other major events.