Venue Comparison
Beacon Theatre vs Madison Square Garden
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Beacon Theatre | Madison Square Garden |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY |
| Capacity | 2,894 | 20,789 |
| Year Opened | 1929 | 1968 |
| Roof | closed | closed |
| Parking From | $50 | $60 |
| Transit Access | excellent | excellent |
| Clear Bag Required | — | — |
| Cashless | — | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | — | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | N/A | $18 |
| Avg hot dog | N/A | $10 |
| Avg burger | N/A | $22 |
| Avg water | N/A | $6 |
| Avg parking | N/A | $65 |
| ATM fee | N/A | $5 |
| Team shirt | N/A | $55 |
| Mobile ordering | N/A | ❌ No |
| Best For | Concert | NBA, NHL, Concert |
| Primary Teams | Touring Artists | New York Knicks, New York Rangers |
Beacon Theatre
Subway 1/2/3 to 72nd St.
Best sections
- Orchestra Center
- Loge
Avoid
- Upper Balcony rear
Madison Square Garden
Penn Station — every NYC subway & rail line.
Best sections
- 100s sideline
- Chase Bridges
Avoid
- 400s end-baseline