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Check the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in New York, NY. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Small purses, personal bags, and backpacks are allowed if they fit under the seat without blocking an aisle; unchecked bags should be no larger than about a standard backpack (approximately 18" H x 12" L x 8"). Larger bags must be stored at coat check. All bags are subject to inspection, and some events may post unique bag rules.
Entrances
Carnegie Hall is at 57th Street and Seventh Avenue. Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage is reached via elevators or stairs off the main Box Office lobby on 57th Street; accessible entry for Stern/Perelman uses the West Lobby entrance on 57th Street. Ticket holders may access seating areas up to about 45 minutes before Stern/Perelman events.
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Small purses, personal bags, and backpacks are allowed if they fit under the seat without blocking an aisle; unchecked bags should be no larger than about a standard backpack (approximately 18" H x 12" L x 8"). Larger bags must be stored at coat check. All bags are subject to inspection, and some events may post unique bag rules.
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Building and hall entrances are accessible. Stern/Perelman has elevators serving First Tier, Second Tier, Dress Circle, and (east elevator) Parquet; there is no elevator to the Balcony, and elevator service to Dress Circle stops once an event begins. Wheelchair and companion locations are available; accessible restrooms for Stern/Perelman are on the Parquet level. Coat check for Stern/Perelman is on the west side of the lobby.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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891 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10019
Nearby subway options include 59th Street / Columbus Circle and 57th Street / Seventh Avenue stations. Buses M5, M7, M10, M20, M31, M57, and M104 stop nearby; confirm schedules via MTA.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Carnegie Hall FAQs and visitor pages emphasize lobby amenities and coat check rather than a detailed concessions menu; food and drink policies for seating areas are generally restrictive, and guests should follow posted house rules for the performance.
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Accessible restrooms for Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage are located on the Parquet level.
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The Carnegie Hall Shop is off the Blavatnik Family First Tier (second floor) of Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage and is open before concerts and during intermissions for Stern/Perelman events; merchandise is also sold online.
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