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Cafe Carlyle

Café Carlyle is one of New York’s most iconic live music and cabaret venues, located within the Upper East Side’s legendary Carlyle Hotel. Since opening in 1955, it has served as a cultural hideaway for jazz, theatre, and vocal greats, offering an elegant alternative to the city’s larger stages.

With just 90 seats, the room is as intimate as it is glamorous, adorned with Marcel Vertès murals and candlelit tables that recall a bygone era of New York nightlife. For artists, it's a rite of passage; for audiences, it’s a front-row seat to magic.

Entrance of The Carlyle hotel featuring a black and gold awning with illuminated signage, double glass doors, and manicured topiary plants on either side.

What is Café Carlyle’s capacity?

The venue seats around 90 guests, offering an intimate, supper-club style setting.

Who has performed at Café Carlyle?

Café Carlyle has hosted legends such as Eartha Kitt, Elaine Stritch, Bobby Short, and more recently, Alan Cumming and Rufus Wainwright.

How can fans get to Café Carlyle?

The venue is inside The Carlyle Hotel at 35 E 76th St, New York. The nearest subway is 77th Street (6 train), just a 5-minute walk away.

Is Café Carlyle wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The venue provides accessible entry and seating. Guests should contact the hotel in advance for assistance.