From Cheddar.

Nestled in the heart of Greenwich Village at 158 Bleecker Street, Le Poisson Rouge stands as one of New York City’s most distinctive music venues—a multimedia art cabaret that refuses to be confined by genre or convention.

Founded in 2008 by musicians Justin Kantor and David Handler on the hallowed ground of the legendary Village Gate, LPR has carved out a unique identity by bridging the gap between high art and popular culture. This isn’t just another club where bands play and crowds drink; it’s a carefully engineered performance space designed by the legendary John Storyk, where a seated chamber orchestra performing contemporary classical music can be followed by a standing-room indie rock show or an electronic DJ set without missing a beat.

What sets Le Poisson Rouge apart is its commitment to artistic fearlessness and acoustic excellence. The venue’s flexible configuration—accommodating up to 800 people in various arrangements from seated performances to standing crowds to in-the-round presentations—makes it a chameleon of spaces, adaptable to whatever artistic vision walks through its doors.

With impeccable sound engineering and a mission to create what they call a "creative asylum for both artists and audiences," LPR has become a destination for those seeking something beyond the typical New York nightlife experience. Whether it’s experimental jazz, classical crossover, emerging indie acts, or genre-defying performances, this venue embodies the experimental spirit that once made Greenwich Village the cultural epicenter of American counterculture, proving that innovation and eclecticism still have a home in modern New York.

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