What is Best Venues New York?

Best Venues New York is an independent, third-party event planning and venue sourcing agency offering complimentary venue and vendor sourcing as well as à la carte event planning and event management services.

What types of events can Best Venues help you plan?

They plan corporate events, weddings, and milestone celebrations such as bar and bat mitzvahs and anniversary parties.

How do I get started?

You can email them or fill out their online form to begin organizing your event.

How much does it cost to source a venue?

Venue sourcing through Best Venues New York is completely complimentary with no fee for a customized list of event spaces.

Is it really complimentary?

Yes, venue and vendor sourcing services cost $0 with no hidden fees; partner venues and vendors pay Best Venues for referrals.

Why should I source my venue with Best Venues New York?

Their venue consultants have extensive research and vetting experience, helping match hosts with venues and vendors that fit vision, budget, and guest needs.

Can you source venues in cities other than New York?

Yes, Best Venues New York has partnerships and can source venues in cities like Boston, Miami, San Francisco, London, and other global locations.

Who sources my venue?

A team of experienced event planning professionals works with venues and vendors worldwide, from hotels to unique spaces, to find your venue.

What size group can use Best Venues?

They assist groups of all sizes, from intimate private dining to large galas and concerts.

Will I pay more if I use Best Venues New York than if I book directly with the venue?

No. Best Venues works with venue partners to ensure there is no markup on pricing.

Do I have to pay a deposit to secure a venue?

Deposit policies are specific to each venue, and Best Venues confirms these details with the venue sales manager before finalizing any agreements.

What if I need to cancel my event or change the number of guests?

Change and cancellation policies depend on the venue; Best Venues confirms policy details with the venue sales manager prior to agreement.

SHiFT Midtown

Midtown, New York
| 10 - 500 | 10 - 280

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, SHiFT Midtown is NYC’s premier immersive event space. Spanning 5,000 sq ft across the ground floor, mezzanine, and prep space, this all-white blank canvas space is engineered take your events to different worlds. With a 360° projection mapping system, it wraps all four curved walls, the floor, and mezzanine in customizable visuals. Paired with a large LED video wall, street-facing projected windows, moving reveal walls, and a surround 7.1 QSC sound system, the space delivers a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience unlike any other venue in Manhattan.
Ideal for corporate events, brand activations, product launches, immersive dining experiences, film screenings, private parties, and experiential marketing campaigns. With ground-floor entry for easy load-in, a dedicated greenroom, coat check, and on-site staffing included, SHiFT handles the details so your event can focus on impact.

Amenities and Features

Meeting rooms
Ceremony On-Site
Outside Space
Spa Facilities
Business Center
VIP lounge
City Views
Water View
Swimming Pool
Restaurant and Bar
Handicap Accessible
Wi-fi
Fitness Center
Hair and Beauty Salon

Venue Details

Min. Capacity: 10
Max.Capacity Seated: 280
Max.Capacity Standing: 500
Bedrooms Available: Yes
Parking Available: Yes

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Event Spaces

Mezzanine - size: 1450 ft²

SHiFT Midtown's mezzanine offers an elevated vantage point overlooking the main floor. This is perfect for mingling, breakout moments, or VIP overflow. The open-railing design keeps guests connected to the energy below while carving out a more intimate atmosphere upstairs. It carries its own 270° projection mapping system and Funktion One sound system, making it a conneted immersive environment.

VIP Lounge/Meeting Room/Production Space/ Greenroom

SHiFT offers a private office room, a calm and serene space where conversations flow naturally. The relaxed atmosphere makes it a natural VIP lounge experience or back of house production space. Whether you're hosting a pre-event briefing, a quiet client meeting, or giving your most important guests a space to unwind, this is where the details get handled.

Ground Floor - size: 2400 ft²

SHiFT Midtown's main ground floor space is an all-white open-plan canvas wrapped in full 360° projection mapping across all four curved walls and the floor. Powered by high-lumen laser projectors and a 7.1 surround sound system with 15 speakers and two subwoofers, the space transforms entirely to match your event's vision. Ground-floor double door entry makes load-in seamless, while the clean, minimalist architecture ensures the technology always takes center stage.

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Let Us Make Venue Finding and Event Planning Easy For You

As your one-stop events partner, we’ll take care of finding world-class venues in New York and beyond, and making your next event as perfect as possible. Whether you’re looking for the perfect location for a celebration, conference room rental or a unique New York event space fill out our contact form today to get started.

SHiFT Midtown