Bona Ventura

Theater District · New York City

Birdland

Live music

Named for Charlie 'Bird' Parker and born in 1949, the Theater District club books top names and resident big bands in a red-lit room, with Cajun cooking such as crab cakes and jambalaya; Sundays belong to the Afro-Latin jazz orchestra.

Address
315 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036
Hours
Mon 16:30-24:00; Tue-Thu 16:30-23:30; Fri-Sun 16:30-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening, Late night · About 2 h
Price
$20 food or drink minimum per set plus tickets (Eater NY; Time Out, 2026)
Price level
$$$
Music
Live music
Entry
Tickets for shows
Booking
Booking recommended

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Buy tickets a few days ahead: weekend shows sell out.
  • Bar seats are the cheaper option; the jambalaya is worth ordering.

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