Palladium

The Palladium was a venue on East 14th Street in Manhattan that housed concerts and nightlife in a three-tiered interior. The main hall accommodated several thousand attendees with balconies and a large floor area.

The building opened in the late 1920s as a cinema and changed its function several times over the following decades. In the 1980s a Japanese architect redesigned the space for music events before the venue closed in the late 1990s.

The name comes from ancient Greek architecture and refers to temples dedicated to the goddess Athena. Visitors in the 1980s could view murals and large-scale works by contemporary artists in the foyers and stairwells.

The venue no longer exists and a dormitory for the nearby university now stands in its place. Those interested in the history of the New York music scene can find photographs and memorabilia in local archives and documentaries.

Some bands recorded live performances in this hall during the 1980s and 1990s that were later released as albums or videos. The acoustics and multi-level layout made the location popular with musicians for live recordings.

Location: New York

Architects: Arata Isozaki

Address: 126 E. 14th Street, New York, NY 10003

GPS coordinates: 40.73330,-73.98820

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40