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Bag policy
Carnegie Hall allows small purses, bags, and backpacks that fit beneath the seat, no larger than about 18 x 12 x 8 inches. Larger items go to the Zankel Hall coat check on the Parterre level, at $2 per item. All bags are subject to inspection.
Entrances
Carnegie Hall admits ticket holders to Zankel Hall seating areas up to 45 minutes before the start of an event. The Zankel Hall entrance is on Seventh Avenue between 56th and 57th Streets.
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Carnegie Hall allows small purses, bags, and backpacks that fit beneath the seat, no larger than about 18 x 12 x 8 inches. Larger items go to the Zankel Hall coat check on the Parterre level, at $2 per item. All bags are subject to inspection.
Verified Nov 3, 2026Carnegie Hall Safety Checklist (official)
Carnegie Hall notes the Zankel Hall elevator serves all levels. Wheelchair and companion seats can be bought online, at 212-247-7800, or at the Box Office. Lobby attendants assist from one hour before performances, and courtesy wheelchairs are by reservation at 212-903-9605.
Verified Nov 3, 2026Carnegie Hall Accessibility (official)
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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881 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10019
Carnegie Hall lists subway stops at 59th Street / Columbus Circle, 57th Street / Seventh Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and 57th Street / Sixth Avenue. Buses M5, M7, M10, M20, M31, M57, and M104 stop nearby; MTA info is at mta.info or 718-330-1234.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Carnegie Hall offers drinks and snacks at the Zankel Hall Parterre Bar before select concerts and at intermission. Guests may bring their own food and beverages, but these are allowed only in lobby concession areas, not seating areas.
Verified Nov 3, 2026Carnegie Hall Accessibility (official)
Carnegie Hall places the Zankel Hall restrooms outside the Mezzanine level. Accessible restrooms are on the Mezzanine and Parterre levels of Zankel Hall.
Verified Nov 3, 2026Carnegie Hall Accessibility (official)
Carnegie Hall lists a Zankel Hall Shop Kiosk on the Parterre level. The Rose Museum and Gift Shop is in the main lobby of Zankel Hall on Seventh Avenue near 56th Street, open Monday through Saturday, 11 AM to 4:30 PM.
Verified Nov 3, 2026Carnegie Hall Box Office and Visitor Information (official)
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