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About Rough Trade NYC Below

Rough Trade NYC Below is a compact, 4,000-square-foot underground space tucked beneath Rockefeller Center, designed to blend a record shop with an intimate live-performance venue. With a flexible, semi-permanent stage and a capacity of up to 300, it’s the perfect setting for in-store performances, all-ages shows, and intimate concerts. The venue sits on the Rink Level downstairs at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, offering convenient transit, parking, and a walkable cluster of Midtown hotels and dining options. We’ve got you covered with seating info, transportation details, and trusted hotel/restaurant partners to help you plan a smooth night out.

Planning your visit to Rough Trade NYC Below? While seating is primarily standing room around a small stage, the sloped floor improves sightlines for everyone. For parking, the Rockefeller Center Parking Garage at 53 West 48th Street offers 24/7 access, with additional nearby garages listed by Rockefeller Center. Direct subway access is available via the 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center station (B, D, F, M). After the show, explore Midtown with easy access to a range of nearby hotels such as The New York Hilton Midtown and The Peninsula New York, plus a variety of dining options recommended by our affiliate partners. Whether you’re catching indie in-store programs or festival series coordinated with partners, Rough Trade NYC Below delivers a memorable, approachable live experience. Secure your seats through us for a straightforward, reliable ticket-buying process—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Rough Trade Below is planned to accommodate up to 300 people (up from a smaller upstairs space).
  • Address: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10112 (Rink Level downstairs).
  • Venue type: A 4,000 sq ft underground space combining a record shop with an intimate live-performance venue; built-in semi-permanent stage and flexible setup.
  • Seating chart: No public, published seating chart; mainly standing room around a small stage, with a floor that slopes for better visibility.
  • Parking: Rockefeller Center Parking Garage at 53 West 48th Street; 24/7 access available; nearby garages also listed by Rockefeller Center.
  • Transit: Direct access to the 47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center subway station (B, D, F, M).
  • Nearby hotels: Several Midtown hotels within easy walk of Rockefeller Center (e.g., The New York Hilton Midtown; The Peninsula New York; multiple options listed by hotel networks).
  • Notable events hosted: In-store performances and signings; all-ages events; festivals/series and zine events coordinated with partners (e.g., indie-focused in-store programs; Pitchfork collaborations).