The Rooftop at Pier 17

Pier 17 offers event planners a collection of distinctive spaces on the Lower Manhattan waterfront, including a large open-air rooftop and indoor rooms suited to different event formats. With the East River, Brooklyn Bridge and city skyline as a dramatic setting, the venue can host corporate gatherings, product launches, fashion shows, screenings, wellness events, celebrations and live performances.

The Rooftop is the largest option, with approximately 65,000 square feet of usable space and capacity for large standing or seated audiences. Its existing stage, lighting and audio equipment, LED screens, lounge seating and event power infrastructure support productions ranging from concerts to company-wide events. Freight access and several guest entrances help organisers plan the practical details of a large-scale production.

For events needing a different atmosphere or footprint, Pier 17 also offers indoor spaces such as Level 4 and the Green Room. Level 4 provides a flexible, open-plan setting for launches, fashion events, summits and receptions, while the Green Room is suited to smaller gatherings, meetings and intimate celebrations. Other Seaport spaces can provide further options for private functions and outdoor activations.

In-house catering and flexible layouts help organisers shape the guest experience around their programme. The venue's event team handles enquiries for private hire, and organisers can discuss the most suitable space, event requirements and available facilities directly with them. Whether the brief calls for a major waterfront production or a more intimate gathering, Pier 17 provides a range of bookable settings in one central New York location.