HERE Arts Center

Arts & Culture · New York, NY

About

HERE Arts Center stands out among New York's arts venues by exclusively premiering new, original works from emerging and mid-career artists. This Tribeca institution has nurtured groundbreaking pieces like The Vagina Monologues and Basil Twist's Symphonie Fantastique. It's a mixed LGBTQ+/straight space that feels like a creative laboratory, not a polished mainstream theater.

The venue is known for keeping ticket prices budget-friendly, making it easier to take a chance on an unknown show. If you're planning to visit, don't expect a traditional Broadway experience — the work here is raw, experimental, and intentionally uncommercial. For a broader museum experience, the Museum of Modern Art is nearby, but HERE offers a distinctly local, risk-taking perspective.

Features

✓Origin site of The Vagina Monologues
✓Budget-friendly ticket pricing
✓Puppetry, dance, and visual art too

Practical

✓Mixed LGBTQ✓Mixed Gay/Straight✓Theater✓Gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HERE Arts Center LGBTQ+-owned or focused? +

HERE is a mixed LGBTQ+/straight space that welcomes all. It is known for producing works by queer artists but is not exclusively LGBTQ+.

How much are tickets? +

HERE Arts Center is budget-friendly with affordable ticket prices, though exact pricing varies by show. We don't have confirmed current prices; claim this listing to add them.

What type of performances are shown? +

HERE presents theater, dance, music, puppetry, and visual art — all original new works.