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About Upstairs At The Stand

Upstairs At The Stand is the intimate upstairs show space within The Stand NYC, a bi-level restaurant, bar, and comedy club in the heart of New York City. With roughly 45 seats, the upstairs configuration offers a close-up, up-close-and-personal comedy experience that makes every set feel like a private show. This space is ideal for live tapings and stand-up lineups that benefit from a more intimate ambiance while still joining the energetic crowd that The Stand is known for.

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Located at 116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, Upstairs is part of the vibrant Union Square neighborhood, just a short stroll from subway hubs and a hub of dining and nightlife. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotels and restaurants so you can plan a smooth, no-fuss night out.

Notable past and current shows at Upstairs include regular comedy performances and live-taping events like Upstairs At The Stand Live Taping, featuring a mix of well-known and rising comedians. Past lineups have included performers such as Gabby Bryan, Natalie Cuomo, Dan Soder, and Joe List. When you’re ready to secure seats, we’ll help you find the best available options in real-time. For accommodation and dining, explore our curated partner recommendations for nearby hotels and restaurants to complete your NYC comedy experience.

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Transit to Upstairs At The Stand is straightforward from Union Square: accessible via the 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q, W, and L lines, with local buses serving the area. On-street parking is commonly available, with nearby parking garages as convenient options. Always check current street rules and parking signs on event day. We’ve got you covered with trusted partner suggestions to simplify your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Upstairs seating approximately 45; upstairs bar area support noted (upstairs configuration is smaller than the main showroom).
  • Address: Upstairs at The Stand, 116 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003.
  • Venue type: Part of The Stand NYC — a bi-level restaurant, bar, and comedy club; Upstairs is the intimate show space.
  • Seating chart: Publicly published floorplans for Upstairs aren’t widely published; capacity is cited as ~45 in multiple guides.
  • Parking: On-street public parking; nearby parking garages commonly used; OpenTable lists on-street parking as a note for the venue.
  • Transit: Located near Union Square; access via 4, 5, 6, N, R, Q, W, L lines and local buses.
  • Nearby hotels: W New York Union Square (nearby hotel), The Lex NYC, Chelsea Inn, Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, Park South Hotel.
  • Notable events hosted: Regular Upstairs shows; live-taping events (e.g., Upstairs At The Stand Live Taping); lineups have included Gabby Bryan, Natalie Cuomo, Dan Soder, Joe List, etc.