Houghton Hall Arts Community

08/15/2026

What makes Houghton Hall different from other arts spaces? We're kinda chic 😉

07/31/2026

There's nothing like summer in the city ☀️🗽 We'll be adjusting our hours this month before returning to our regular schedule in the fall. As always, email us with any questions or special requests!

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07/02/2026

Summer is in full swing! Houghton Hall Arts Community will be closed or adjusting our hours in observance of the upcoming summer holidays. Stay cool and enjoy your break! 😎⛱️☀️

Independence Day:
Friday, July 3rd - Closed
Saturday, July 4th - Closed
Sunday, July 5th - Normal Sunday hours

Labor Day Weekend:
Friday, September 4th - Limited hours
Saturday, September 5th - Closed
Sunday, September 6th - Closing early at 3PM
Monday, September 7th - Closed

01/31/2026

Click the link to see the amazing folks at Action Hero Academy at Houghton Hall Arts Community. Filmed in The Joseph Jefferson Studio.

Lauren Scala learns how to fight and do stunts like a movie star at New York’s Action Hero Academy.

12/17/2025

Happy Holidays, Houghton Hall Arts Community!
We will be celebrating the holidays and have a few days where we are closed, or have slightly shortened hours.
We will be closed on Wed 12/24, Thurs 12/25, Fri 12/26, Wed 12/31, and Thurs 01/01.
We will be open, but with limited hours on Tues 12/23 (10am-5pm), Sat 12/27 (7pm-10pm), and Sun 12/28 (7pm-10pm)

Let us know if you have any questions about our winter holiday hours!
We hope everyone is staying warm and having a wonderful holiday season! ❄️

12/09/2025

Looking for a room to rent for your next rehearsal, event, class, meeting, photoshoot, performance, or self-tape? Here’s a quick look at all of our available spaces—now including our newest addition, the Marlowe Rehearsal Room.
From the spacious Ballroom and Jefferson Studio to the cozy Holland, Shaw/Self-Tape, Fairbanks, Pickford, Booth, and now the Marlowe, we’ve got options for every kind of project.

Want more details on sizing, amenities, or booking? Visit our website!

11/21/2025

Hello Houghton Hall Arts Community!

We will be taking a quick break and be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th.

By popular demand, we will be open on Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th, but with limited hours:

Sat 11/29 11:30am - 5pm

Sun 11/30 10:00am - 5pm

Additional fees may apply to book during holiday weekend days.

Let us know if you have any questions about our holiday hours!

11/19/2025

✨ Meet the voices of our upcoming Thanksgiving Cabaret Concert✨

This Sunday, November 23rd, join us in the Astaire Ballroom at Houghton Hall for A Celebration Year of Esmeralda — the second concert in a series honoring our newly donated 1888 Steinway piano, Esmeralda.

Our cabaret evening will feature talented performers from the Houghton Hall Arts Community and Church of the Transfiguration, sharing songs illuminated by heartfelt thanks:

🎤 Lordy Belance
🎤 Ryan Bergin
🎤 Esha Chatha
🎤 Aaron Gonzalez
🎤 Neyra Jerlagic
🎤 Berit Johnson
🎤 Cassidy Kaye
🎤 Alexa Lostaunau
🎤 Dominick Matsko
🎤 Jayme Pacheco
🎤 Fernando Zermeno

Sunday, November 23rd

🕕 6:00–8:00pm

📍 Fred & Adele Astaire Ballroom, Houghton Hall (22 E 30th St, NYC)

🎟 Tickets: $5 advance / $10 at the door

Get your ticket here: https://ticketstripe.com/hhacthanksgiving

Come celebrate a great night of music and gratitude 🎶

11/18/2025

Join us for the next concert in A Celebration Year of Esmeralda, honoring our newly donated 1888 Steinway piano “Esmeralda” now at home in the Houghton Hall Arts Community. This special cabaret evening on Sunday, November 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm features performers from the Church of the Transfiguration and the Houghton Hall Arts Community, sharing songs and stories in honor of Thanksgiving. A great night of music, gratitude, and celebration. More details are in the comments!