Events and Programming
Nebula is an active, late-night nightclub and event venue at 135 West 41st Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. Its core calendar centers on electronic music, particularly progressive house, electro house, big-room EDM, tech house, trance and bass-forward festival sounds. Most advertised DJ nights begin around 11 p.m. and continue into the early morning, with Friday and Saturday providing the main headline schedule. Nebula Tuesdays adds a recurring midweek party, while selected nights feature open-format or hip-hop programming.
The club previewed in October 2021 with GORDO, Purple Disco Machine, Malaa and CamelPhat before its November grand opening. Zedd sold out an opening-period show, and subsequent early bookings included Duck Sauce, Steve Aoki, Gryffin, Loco Dice, Eric Prydz, Lee Foss, Luciano, Jamie Jones and Diplo. The opening was widely presented as a major return of large-scale nightlife to Midtown after the pandemic shutdowns.
Later calendars demonstrate how broad Nebula’s electronic booking policy has become. ARTBAT, Nervo, Roger Sanchez, Will Sparks, Bassjackers, Borgeous, Quintino, Mike Williams, Firebeatz, Showtek, Slander, Lucas & Steve and Nostalgix appeared during 2023 and 2024. The 2025 program included Tchami with AC Slater, ACRAZE, DVBBS, Audien and Mesto, whose set produced a surprise Martin Garrix appearance. Performers documented during 2026 include Julian Jordan, Bassjackers, Lusso, Vini Vici, Nicky Romero, Lost Kings, Sick Individuals, Third Party, Cheat Codes, Curbi and DubVision.
As of August 24, 2026, announced late-summer and early-fall programming included Rich DietZ, Seth Hills, Sick Individuals, Vini Vici, KNOLLDOLL, Gil Glaze, Mesto, Gianni Glo and Borgeous, alongside weekly Tuesday parties. No dependable public schedule beyond late September 2026 had been confirmed. The venue also accommodates corporate receptions, product launches, private dinners and major watch parties, including 2026 World Cup gatherings.
Tickets and Booking
General-admission tickets are normally standing-room-only. Regular club nights commonly fall around $25 to $50 before taxes and fees, while major headliners often reach $50 to $80. Holiday events, New Year’s Eve and high-demand appearances can cost more; historical late-market prices have occasionally climbed far beyond the original face value. VIP tables operate through a minimum-spend model rather than a conventional reserved-seat ticket.
Buy through the event link supplied by Nebula or the authorized promoter, and check the ticket’s arrival condition carefully. Certain nights state that admission is guaranteed only before 1 a.m.; late ticket holders may be denied without a refund. Popular DJs, holiday weekends and small-capacity floor configurations reward early purchasing and arrival. Nebula does not publish dependable daytime box-office hours, so do not assume door tickets will remain available.
About Nebula
Nebula opened in 2021 following a comprehensive demolition and rebuild of a long-running nightlife address. Launch information described approximately 11,000 square feet across three levels: a 5,500-square-foot main room, 2,500-square-foot mezzanine and 3,000-square-foot lower level. Current private-event material sometimes rounds the usable area to 10,000 square feet. Original club capacity was reported at roughly 693 to 700; current event configurations advertise up to 800 guests, while private-event directories list 850 standing or 250 seated. The event-specific legal capacity always controls.
Hong Kong-based Upper Class International Designers created the intergalactic interior as its first United States project. The main room has 30-foot ceilings, an elevated DJ booth, built-in performance staging and extensive customizable LED surfaces. Six moving video pods can tilt independently or combine into a room-spanning overhead display, changing the ceiling from abstract patterns to synchronized cosmic imagery.
The address previously housed clubs including Saci, Show, Arena and Circle. Circle operated from 2008 to 2018 and became especially significant to Korean and Asian American nightlife in New York. Nebula therefore occupies both a newly rebuilt interior and one of Midtown’s established club locations.
Seating and Layout
Nebula is not a seated concert hall. The main floor combines a standing dance area with numerous roped VIP tables facing the raised DJ booth. Two main bars flank the room, while the mezzanine overlooks the performance floor and contains its own bar, banquettes and tables. Private-event specifications have placed the main level at up to 600 for receptions or 400 in flexible seating, with the mezzanine accommodating approximately 125 standing or 75 seated.
For maximum energy, stand near the front-center section, although it becomes tightly packed during headline sets. A position slightly off-center usually provides a clearer route to the bar and reduces the strongest direct sub-bass impact. The mezzanine offers a wider view of the moving ceiling and stage but may be restricted to table guests or particular ticket categories. Reviews repeatedly warn that VIP layouts can leave less unrestricted dancing space than the building’s overall size suggests.
Getting There and Parking
The address is 135 West 41st Street, approximately halfway between Times Square and Bryant Park. The 42nd Street–Bryant Park station, serving the B, D, F and M trains, is about one block east. Times Square–42nd Street provides the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W and shuttle services, with connections toward the A, C and E at the Port Authority complex. Penn Station is roughly a 12- to 15-minute walk, while Grand Central is around 15 minutes on foot or a short subway ride.
Rideshare traffic can be slow around Times Square, especially after Broadway performances and near 4 a.m. A pickup on West 40th Street or near Sixth Avenue may be easier than waiting directly outside the club. All-night subway service remains the most dependable late option, although overnight maintenance can change routes.
Nebula has no dedicated parking lot. Commercial garages are concentrated on West 39th, 40th and 43rd Streets and along Sixth Avenue. Evening reservations commonly range from about $25 to $55, with walk-up prices, oversized-vehicle charges and parking taxes potentially increasing the total. Street parking is scarce and heavily regulated. Drivers entering Midtown may also incur the city’s congestion-zone toll.
Inside the Venue
Expect an ID check, security screening and possible bag inspection before entering a dark, high-energy room with intense bass, moving video structures, strobes, fog effects and color-saturated LED walls. The technical installation includes a d&b J-Series PA and subwoofers, 30D amplification, an Allen & Heath SQ5 console on a Dante network, transparent P3.9 LED walls, Resolume visual control, EK lighting fixtures and a grandMA3 lighting console. The DJ booth can support common CDJ-2000NXS and CDJ-3000 players with DJM-900NXS or DJM-V10 mixers.
Bars and bottle service are central to the operation; food is more associated with private events than regular club nights. Coat check is available, and the lower level contains three private entertainment or karaoke rooms, some with dedicated bathrooms and customizable lighting. Merchandise appears on selected nights rather than as a guaranteed permanent concession.
Recent visitor opinion is notably divided. Positive reviews praise the visual production, strong sound, convenient location and attentive table servers. Recurring criticisms concern expensive drinks, crowded general-admission space, strict door procedures and a floor plan weighted toward bottle service. The practical conclusion is straightforward: Nebula works best for guests who value a dressed-up Manhattan nightclub and large-scale DJ production, rather than an informal warehouse atmosphere.
Nearby Amenities
AperiBar is directly across West 41st Street and serves dinner until late evening, with its lounge operating until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Garvey’s Irish Pub, one block west, has a kitchen reported open until 2 a.m. and a bar until 4 a.m. A nearby Times Square pizza counter operates until 4 a.m., making it useful after closing.
The closest hotels include LUMA Hotel Times Square across the street, Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central on West 42nd Street and The Bryant Park Hotel beside Bryant Park. Guests seeking broader late-night dining can walk south toward Koreatown or west into Hell’s Kitchen, but kitchen hours should be checked before leaving the club.
What Makes Nebula Special
Nebula’s defining feature is the combination of a Manhattan bottle-service club with production more commonly associated with a festival stage. The high ceiling, moving video pods, transparent LED walls and powerful permanent audio installation can transform substantially between artists and private events. Its Midtown location also gives visitors a rare opportunity to see international electronic acts without traveling to Brooklyn’s warehouse districts.
Culturally, the venue carries forward a club address associated with several generations of nightlife, including Circle’s prominent role in Asian American social life. Its 2021 arrival also represented confidence in Midtown’s post-pandemic recovery. No public study isolates Nebula’s individual financial impact, but its regular employment, visiting audiences, private rentals and use by tourists support the wider hotel, restaurant and late-night transportation economy around Times Square.
Visitor Tips and Information
Most public nightlife events are strictly 21 and older, with valid government-issued photo ID required. The normal standard is upscale or polished smart-casual clothing. Athletic wear, sweatpants, jerseys, shorts and obvious leisurewear are commonly prohibited. Individual promoters sometimes publish stricter rules, so a neat shirt, dark trousers or fashionable dress and clean night-out footwear are safer than rave gear.
Travel with a small bag because Nebula does not publish a detailed universal bag policy. Bring hearing protection: the permanent PA is powerful, and the ceiling effects can include rapid movement, fog and flashing light. Arrive before midnight if a clear entry process and good floor position matter to you.
Current venue and event directories report wheelchair access, with some sources describing elevator service between levels and accessible restrooms. However, Nebula does not publish a comprehensive official accessibility guide or fixed accessible-viewing map. Guests requiring step-free routing, seating, a companion position or protection from a dense standing crowd should arrange event-specific accommodations in advance and identify their needs to entry staff on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nebula NYC still open?
Yes. Nebula remains open and trading under the same name at 135 West 41st Street. Its 2026 calendar continues to advertise weekly Tuesday parties, Friday and Saturday DJs, VIP reservations and private-event rentals. Published operating patterns generally place public nightlife hours around 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., although the schedule changes with events.
How many people does Nebula hold?
Original nightclub reports placed capacity near 693 to 700. Current venue marketing advertises layouts for as many as 800 guests, while private-event directories list up to 850 standing and 250 seated. These figures describe different layouts and uses. The permitted number for a public club night can be lower and is determined by that event’s configuration.
How much do Nebula tickets usually cost?
Standard general admission commonly costs about $25 to $50 before fees. International headliners may cost approximately $50 to $80, while New Year’s Eve and unusually popular bookings can be higher. Prices increase as lower tiers sell out, and late resale listings can be substantially inflated. VIP tables are separately priced through minimum spending requirements.
Can I buy Nebula tickets at the door?
Door admission may be offered when an event has remaining capacity, but it should never be assumed. Nebula does not advertise dependable daytime box-office hours, and major DJs can sell out in advance. Buying through the event’s authorized advance sale is safer. Door pricing, guest-list rules and admission cutoffs can differ between the club and outside promoters.
What time does the headline DJ perform?
Headliners frequently begin between approximately 1 and 2:30 a.m., but there is no fixed house time. Support DJs generally cover the first part of the night, and touring schedules can move the main set earlier or later. Arriving around midnight is the safer strategy if the performer is your main reason for attending.
Does a Nebula ticket guarantee admission?
Not in every circumstance. Some event conditions guarantee ticketed entry only when the holder arrives before 1 a.m. Management may also refuse admission for intoxication, prohibited items, dress-code violations or disruptive behavior. Read the conditions attached to your particular ticket and allow time for the security line rather than arriving immediately before a stated cutoff.
What is the dress code at Nebula?
The general expectation is upscale, fashionable nightclub attire. Avoid sweatpants, athletic sets, jerseys, shorts, slippers, beachwear and visibly casual leisure clothing. Rules concerning sneakers and boots have varied between promoters, so clean, polished footwear is advisable. Even with a ticket, the door staff retains discretion over dress and overall condition.
Is Nebula a 21-and-over venue?
Regular nightclub events are 21 and older. Bring an unexpired government-issued photo ID that clearly shows your date of birth. A photograph or photocopy of an ID should not be considered sufficient. Private daytime functions can establish different attendance rules, but any event serving alcohol may still impose age controls or wristband procedures.
Does Nebula have seats?
General-admission tickets normally provide standing access, not an assigned chair. Seating is concentrated in VIP tables, mezzanine banquettes and private rooms. If you need guaranteed seating because of mobility, fatigue or another access requirement, arrange an accommodation before the event rather than relying on an unoccupied bottle-service booth when you arrive.
Where is the best place to stand for a DJ set?
Front-center delivers the strongest crowd energy and direct view of the booth but becomes congested. Standing slightly off-center often gives a better balance of sound, visuals and access to the room’s edges. The mezzanine provides the best overall view of the moving ceiling, although access may depend on the event or a VIP reservation.
Is Nebula wheelchair accessible?
Current event and venue listings describe Nebula as wheelchair accessible, and some report elevator access between its levels. A detailed official route, designated viewing plan and companion-seating policy are not publicly posted. Because the general-admission floor can be dense, request a step-free route and appropriate viewing space in advance, then notify security staff when you arrive.
Does Nebula have a coat check?
Yes, coat check is part of the venue’s listed facilities and is regularly mentioned by visitors. Availability, price and accepted payment can change by event. Use it for bulky winter coats because the floor becomes hot and crowded, but retain your claim ticket carefully and allow extra retrieval time when hundreds of guests leave near closing.
What is Nebula’s bag policy?
Nebula does not publish a sufficiently detailed universal bag-size policy. Bring only essentials in a compact handbag, crossbody or similarly small bag. Expect inspection at security, and do not bring outside drinks, illegal substances or professional production equipment without authorization. Large backpacks and luggage are impractical even if an individual event offers coat-check storage.
Which subway station is closest to Nebula?
42nd Street–Bryant Park, served by the B, D, F and M trains, is about one block east. Times Square–42nd Street is similarly convenient for the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W and shuttle. Check overnight service changes and elevator status before traveling, particularly if you require a step-free route.
Where can I park near Nebula?
There is no venue parking lot. Paid garages operate on nearby stretches of West 39th, 40th and 43rd Streets and around Sixth Avenue. Reserved evening rates often fall between roughly $25 and $55, but taxes, oversized-vehicle fees and walk-up pricing can increase the total. Subway or rideshare is usually simpler than driving into Times Square.
Does Nebula serve food?
Regular nightclub operations focus on bars, cocktails and bottle service rather than a full public dinner menu. Catering and customized food packages are available for private functions. Eat beforehand if you are attending a normal DJ night. Restaurants operate along West 41st Street, and several Times Square pubs and pizza counters continue serving after midnight.
Should I bring earplugs to Nebula?
Yes. Nebula uses a powerful permanent club system with substantial sub-bass and high output, particularly near the booth and speaker stacks. Music-safe earplugs reduce fatigue without removing all clarity. Anyone sensitive to strobe lighting, fog, intense video movement or crowded spaces should also consider whether the venue’s immersive production is suitable for them.
