The Bitter End

The Bitter End For Bookings send information to [email protected] Established in 1961, The Bitter End is the oldest rock and roll club in New York City.
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The classic red brick stage backdrop and intimate vibe make this historic venue almost as iconic as its headliners. For over 50 years, our audiences have been blown away by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Lady Gaga, Jackson Browne, Neil Diamond, Gavin DeGraw, Woody Allen, Jon Stewart, Randy Newman, Billy Crystal, Tommy James, Norah Jones, Donnie Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, and thou

sands more. The Bitter End is located in the heart of Greenwich Village. We are open seven days a week and showcase live music every night, including singer/songwriters, rock, blues, jazz, funk, alternative, hip-hop, spoken word, a capella, and country. Every Monday and every other Sunday we host open jam sessions for newcomers and aspiring musicians, as well as an acoustic open mic every Saturday afternoon. At The Bitter End, you never know who or what you'll hear next.

This weekend’s lineup is here! From album release shows to birthday bashes to late-night sets, we’ve got live music all ...
05/29/2026

This weekend’s lineup is here! From album release shows to birthday bashes to late-night sets, we’ve got live music all weekend long at .

See you there.

This week's lineup... in 2004!
05/27/2026

This week's lineup... in 2004!

Happy Birthday to the legendary Miles Davis! In July 1970, during his electric fusion era, he took the stage at The Bitt...
05/26/2026

Happy Birthday to the legendary Miles Davis! In July 1970, during his electric fusion era, he took the stage at The Bitter End for a series of intimate performances just before his iconic Isle of Wight set. Thank you for forever shaping the sound of music, here at and far beyond.

Closed Monday for Memorial Day, but we’re back the rest of the week with another packed lineup at The Bitter End.Come on...
05/25/2026

Closed Monday for Memorial Day, but we’re back the rest of the week with another packed lineup at The Bitter End.

Come on down 🍻🎶

Happy Birthday to the iconic Patti LaBelle! In the early 1970s, she lit up the stage at The Bitter End with unforgettabl...
05/24/2026

Happy Birthday to the iconic Patti LaBelle! In the early 1970s, she lit up the stage at The Bitter End with unforgettable, high-energy performances that showcased her powerhouse vocals and evolving sound. Swipe to see the original flyers from her performance on Bleecker.

Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan ! Since arriving in NYC in 1961, he was a familiar face at The Bitter End, popping in to pla...
05/24/2026

Happy Birthday to Bob Dylan ! Since arriving in NYC in 1961, he was a familiar face at The Bitter End, popping in to play and hang during the folk scene’s early days. From those beginnings to his surprise 1975 appearance where he debuted “Abandoned Love,” his history is part of ours.

Weekend plans = handled 🎶From late-night sets to Sunday’s special celebration of Bob Dylan’s birthday, we’ve got another...
05/22/2026

Weekend plans = handled 🎶

From late-night sets to Sunday’s special celebration of Bob Dylan’s birthday, we’ve got another packed weekend at The Bitter End.

This week's lineup... in 2009!
05/20/2026

This week's lineup... in 2009!

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147 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
10012

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+12126737030

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