Updated Tuesday, April 02, 2013. Schedule page now updated through May 2013.
LOCATION
The Vanguard is located at 178 7th Avenue South. That's on 7th Avenue just below West 11th Street in Greenwich Village. Nearest subway: 1, 2 or 3 (local or express) at the 14th Street stop.
SET TIMES
Every night:
1st set - 8:30 P.M. (20:30).
2nd set - 10:30 P.M. (22:30).
Doors open at 7:30 P.M. (19:30).
TICKETS & RESERVATIONS
You can purchase tickets online to upcoming shows with your credit card. Simply click on the link below to start. Generally shows are available for online purchase at least two months in advance.
We do not, however, sell tickets at the club itself. There is no box office. So if you would rather not buy your tickets online, you may make a reservation over the phone. Call the club at (212) 255-4037 and leave your name, the number of people in your party, the night you would like to come and which set you would like to attend. Reservations are held until 15 MINUTES before show time. If you need to speak to us in person, call after 3:00pm Eastern time.
COST
The admission price is $25.00 per set plus a 1 drink minimum.
Admission may increase depending upon a given week's performance schedule. There is no price reduction for minors. Drinks range in price from $5.00 to $16.00. We accept cash, traveler's checks (with a valid passport or US driver's license), VISA and MASTERCARD.
Generally speaking, A STUDENT DISCOUNT is in effect Sunday through Thursday, 2nd set only. The student discount admission is $20.00. There is a 1 drink minimum. Valid student I.D. required. In all cases, the discount is subject to availability. It's wise to call the club to be sure.
PLEASE NOTE: The gratuity or tip for the wait person is NOT included in the door price. It is customary to leave a tip for the wait person. On average, $1.00 or $2.00 per drink is expected.
OTHER INFORMATION
We do not serve food. We haven't served food here in 35 years. So if someone offers you a hamburger, check the expiration date.
Though all ages are welcome, including quiet children, there is no price reduction for minors.
In accordance with New York State law, there is no smoking allowed in the club.
During performances, QUIET IS ENFORCED. We're a jazz club, not a chat room.
NO PHOTOGRAPHY is permitted during performances.
NO VIDEOTAPING is permitted during performances.
NO AUDIO RECORDING is permitted. Period.
And please, NO CELL PHONE USE.