Isaac Stern Auditorium Seating Chart
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There are five seating levels in the Isaac Stern Auditorium. The lowest is the the Parquet level, with has 25 full rows of 38 seat, and four semi-rows at stage level, comprising 1,021 seats total. The First Tier and Second Tier contain 65 boxes. The First Tier has 264 seats, 8 seats per box and the Second Tier has 238 seats, with 6-8 seater boxes. Next is the Dress Circle, with 6 rows and a total capacity of 444, with the first two rows forming a semicircle. The very highest floor, the balcony, has 837 seats.
Seating is clearly and intuitively laid out, but if you find yourself experiencing any problems at all, please ask an usher who will help guide you to your assigned seat. Please ensure to sit in your assigned seats only, as changing seats on the day will cause disruption and confusion for other guests.
For standard shows, there are five levels in use:
Parquet Level
The Parquet Level is level with the stage and consists of 1,021 seats arranged in 25 rows, with four smaller rows at the stage level
First Tier
First TierThe First Tier is made up of 65 open boxes, each with eight seats for a total of 264 spaces.
Second Tier
The Second Tier has a further 65 boxes with between 6 and 8 seats in each, with a total space for 238 people.
Dress Circle
The Dress Circle surrounds the stage in a semi-circle shape, with 444 seats in total.
Balcony
The highest level — the Balcony — contains 837 seats to complete the capacity of 2,804.
Each seating section benefits from the venue’s incredible acoustics. Likewise, lines of sight are generally good from any position. However, many visitors prize central and front-row seats.
seating capacity
The Isaac Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall has a seating capacity of 2,804 guests. This can vary — shows with unique staging or seat configurations may have a lower total capacity.
accessible seating
There is accessible access via an elevator to the Parquet, First Tier, Second Tier, and Dress Circle. The top-level Balcony section does not have elevator access.
There is limited accessible seating in the Isaac Stern Auditorium, with companion seats also available. You can purchase these tickets online, over the phone, or by visiting the box office directly. All entrances are wheelchair-friendly, with accessible restrooms on the Parquet level.
The venue offers several additional accessibility facilities. There is a double-door entrance on 57th Street, and venue attendants can help throughout your visit.
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Be sure to check the individual event seating chart when selecting your tickets.