When it comes to summer corporate events in New York City, nothing beats the magic of a rooftop. With sweeping skyline views, warm breezes, and golden-hour lighting, rooftop venues set the perfect stage for networking receptions, team celebrations, product launches, and more.
At Great Performances, we’ve partnered with some of the city’s most iconic rooftop venues to deliver exceptional events powered by seasonal menus, flawless service, and creative vision. Whether you’re planning a laid-back company outing or an elegant executive gathering, these rooftops offer unforgettable backdrops—plus the support you need to pull it off seamlessly.
Why Rooftops are Perfect for Summer Corporate Events
Rooftop venues provide the best of both worlds: the open-air energy of summer paired with the sophistication your brand deserves. They’re ideal for:
Cocktail receptions and client networking events
Product launches with scenic backdrops for media and social sharing
Team celebrations and milestone moments
Executive dinners with sunset views
Immersive brand activations and pop-ups
Paired with seasonal dishes and refreshing summer cocktails, rooftops turn standard events into standout experiences.
Top Summer Rooftop Venues in NYC for Corporate Events
The Bankers Club | Financial District
Perched high above the bustling streets of the Financial District, The Bankers Club offers an iconic rooftop terrace and sophisticated interior spaces with breathtaking views of lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor. A seamless blend of historic elegance and modern amenities, it’s a favorite for finance, law, and corporate clients looking to make an impression.
🗸 Capacity: Up to 200
🗸 Vibe: Timeless, refined, and powerful
🗸 Best for: Executive receptions, investor presentations, leadership summits
Catering Tip: Impress your guests with a curated cocktail hour on the terrace followed by a seasonal seated dinner that matches the grandeur of the skyline views.
The Glasshouse | Hudson Yards
One of New York City’s most striking contemporary venues, The Glasshouse features sweeping views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Its expansive outdoor terraces, state-of-the-art AV capabilities, and sleek modular design make it an ideal space for high-impact corporate events—from product launches to galas and leadership summits.
🗸 Capacity: Up to 1,850 across multiple spaces
🗸 Vibe: Bold, modern, and high-end
🗸 Best for: Large-scale conferences, brand activations, investor events, company anniversaries
Catering Tip: For high-capacity events, we recommend pairing action stations with elegant passed hors d’oeuvres—seamlessly served across the venue’s various levels and outdoor spaces.
Glasshouse Chelsea | Chelsea
Located in the Chelsea Arts Tower, this dual-level venue features a stunning rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. With floor-to-ceiling windows, flexible indoor-outdoor layouts, and top-tier amenities, it’s perfect for everything from executive dinners to spirited summer soirées.
🗸 Capacity: Medium to large groups
🗸 Vibe: Sleek, modern, and spacious
🗸 Best for: Networking mixers, cocktail parties, product launches
Catering Tip: We love designing passed hors d’oeuvres and interactive stations that echo the urban-chic aesthetic of the space.
200 Park Avenue (Skyline Events) | Midtown East
Positioned on the 45th floor of the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue offers a dramatic, sky-high setting with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of Manhattan. With both indoor event space and access to a private terrace, it delivers a polished yet flexible option for high-level corporate gatherings.
🗸 Capacity: Up to 300
🗸 Vibe: Sleek, corporate, and commanding
🗸 Best for: Leadership summits, board meetings, client dinners, product reveals
Catering Tip: Pair an elegant cocktail hour with chef-curated food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres—perfectly timed to sunset over the skyline.
Midtown Loft & Terrace | Midtown
This elegant Midtown rooftop offers classic New York charm with skyline views and a retractable roof, making it weather-friendly. The space easily transforms from a polished business reception to a festive summer gathering.
🗸 Capacity: Up to 150
🗸 Vibe: Refined and versatile
🗸 Best for: Executive receptions, press events, small-scale summits
Catering Tip: Offer guests refreshing signature cocktails and seasonally inspired small plates, ideal for mingling.
620 Loft & Garden | Rockefeller Center
A hidden gem high above Fifth Avenue, 620 Loft & Garden combines manicured greenery with views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It’s an idyllic choice for sophisticated dinners or branded events that require impact and intimacy.
🗸 Capacity: Up to 120 seated
🗸 Vibe: Elegant, green, and peaceful
🗸 Best for: Executive dinners, award nights, brand showcases
Catering Tip: This is the perfect setting for a curated tasting menu that highlights summer produce and local flavors.
Dobbin St | Williamsburg, Brooklyn
With a sprawling rooftop terrace and industrial-chic interiors, Dobbin St is one of Brooklyn’s most flexible summer venues. It’s well-suited for creative teams, startups, and companies looking for a relaxed yet elevated experience.
🗸 Capacity: Flexible indoor/outdoor
🗸 Vibe: Trendy, casual, and creative
🗸 Best for: Summer parties, casual client mixers, team outings
Catering Tip: Embrace the playful vibe with themed food stations or family-style platters.
Penthouse 45 | Hell's Kitchen
Situated on the 45th floor with 360° views, Penthouse 45 is sleek and stylish, ideal for upscale corporate events that demand a memorable setting. With floor-to-ceiling windows and rooftop access, it’s a favorite for high-end clients and VIP gatherings.
🗸 Capacity: Up to 175
🗸 Vibe: Luxurious and modern
🗸 Best for: Client appreciation dinners, investor meetings, high-profile events
Catering Tip: Create a multi-course plated experience or luxe canapés to complement the elegant surroundings.
Planning Tips for Rooftop Corporate Events
✔ Consider weather contingencies
While most rooftops offer partial cover or indoor access, be sure to have a backup plan in place for summer showers or extreme heat. Tents, fans, and shade structures can make all the difference.
✔ Book early—but don’t worry if you’re late
Popular summer dates book quickly, especially for rooftop venues. That said, we still have great options available—especially if you’re flexible with timing (weekdays, early evenings, or later in the season). Our team can help you find a venue that fits your needs and is still open.
✔ Work with experienced partners
From permits and rentals to custom menus and creative event design, working with a full-service caterer like Great Performances ensures every detail is handled—so you can focus on your guests.
🍴 Elevate Your Summer Event with Great Performances
At Great Performances, we bring decades of expertise to every rooftop event we cater. Our chefs craft vibrant, seasonal menus designed for rooftop dining—think light bites, fresh seafood, elegant mains, and cocktails that capture the spirit of summer.
Whether you’re hosting 50 or 500 guests, we’ll help you find the perfect rooftop and deliver a full-service experience that reflects your brand and wows your attendees.
Ready to Plan Your Rooftop Event?
Let’s turn your summer gathering into something extraordinary.
Contact us to explore venues, check availability, or start designing your menu.
Sublime Summer Weddings
By Great Performances
Our wedding event planners had an exceptionally busy summer of weddings this year! From backyard brunches to rooftop romances, and everything in between, we haven’t seen a wedding season like this before! Our wedding event planners worked tirelessly to ensure every detail was perfect for our couples. Check out a small handful of the weddings we planned this summer and you’ll see why made it into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame!
620 Loft & Garden Rooftop Weddings
Seven floors above the hustle and bustle of Rockefeller Center is a tranquil oasis with incredible rooftop views of New York City. Strategically placed lighting and candles make the event sparkle with magic.
Guests were greeted with a welcoming flute of champagne and Mint Basil Lemonade. We highlighted the best of the growing season with a our ever-popular rainbow of vegetables in our Growing Season Vegetable Crudite served in a cup for easy nibbling and mingling. A special highlight was the couple’s favorite dish, Scarpetta’s Spaghetti Pomodoro.
Think 620 Loft & Garden might be the perfect venue for your wedding? See what all it has to offer at the link here.
Event planners: Amanda DiUglio & Emily Schreiber
Caramoor Weddings
Caramoor’s sprawling gardens with its romantic Sunken Garden make it an idyllic place to tie the knot. The Cedar Walk Path leads guests to the clear sided Reception Tent overlooking the Butterfly Garden.
Masked cater waiters greeted guests with refreshing Berry Basil Lemonades and a variety of hors d’oeuvres including Tuna Poke on a sesame tuile and Potato Cornets filled with Potato Cornet with portobello mousse. A guest favorite was the Raw Bar featuring jumbo shrimp, lobster, crab claws, oysters, and clams.
Think Caramoor might be the perfect venue for your wedding? See what all it has to offer at the link here.
Event planners: Amanda DiUglio & Emily Schreiber
Central Park Zoo Weddings
For the animal lovers out there, Central Park Zoo makes for a unique and playful wedding venue. One couple even brought their dog dressed for the occasion in a tutu! An open-sided tent with a clear roof makes for a light and airy covered space, perfect for a seated dinner. As the sun sets chandeliers and mood lighting create the perfect mood for an evening of celebration.
Our team greeted guests with a variety of speciality cocktails, including a Strawberry Frose. The decadent menu included a Caviar Specialty Station, an Asian Station, and a Mediterranean Station. After an evening of celebrating, guests were refueled with some late night classics including sliders, tater tots, grilled cheese with tomato soup shooters, and soft pretzels.
Think Central Park Zoo might be the perfect venue for your wedding? See what all it has to offer at the link here.
Event planners: Amanda DiUglio & Emily Schreiber
Hamptons Weddings
Private homes in the Hamptons provided an idyllic setting for several of our couples getting married. Our expert event planners will visit your home (or location of choice) and make recommendations about what you’ll need to create the wedding of your dreams!
Planning a wedding at your home? Let us help you turn your dreams into reality! Click the link here to contact us.
One of our favorite weddings included long tables bedecked with a red-checked tablecloth, reminiscent of a picnic. Colorful flowers and sparkling twinkle lights added to the whimsical air. A rainbow emerged, making this an especially memorable wedding.
Fun finger food including our Truffled Mushroom Pizzetta, mini Lobster Rolls, and Popcorn Chicken Cones kicked off the evening. Dinner included decadently delicious comfort favorites like Surf and Turf and Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles, and guests barely had room for our Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milkshake Shot, Lemon Meringue Pie Pops, and Flourless Chocolate Cake.
Event planners: Amanda DiUglio & Emily Schreiber
An especially vibrant wedding – from the decor to the dresses to the dishes – was an Indian wedding in Amagansett. Gorgeous cups of flower petals waited for guests to toss them over the couple. Hand-written menus graced each place setting, and there was an opportunity for guests to write a postcard about their favorite travel place. The food reflected the culture, with the bold colors playing beautifully off the white plates.
Event planners: Amanda DiUglio & Emily Schreiber
Wave Hill Weddings
We held a record number of events at Wave Hill – and looking through our albums, it’s easy to see why! This hidden gem in the Riverdale section of The Bronx has it’s own microclimate, and is lush and green throughout summer. Gorgeous landscaping and stunning views are enhanced by water features, a great lawn, and the greenhouse – all popular spots to take photos.
No two weddings are ever the same, as you’ll see from some of our photo highlights below.
For more information about Wave Hill, see what all it has to offer at the link here.
We love a good escort table – it immediately sets the mood for your wedding! Flowers, cacti, and moss all made their way to the escort cards, some even to be brought home by the guests.
Signature cocktails were a great way for the couples to share some of their favorite memories with the guests. Our teams can help you create a cocktail or we’re happy to use a recipe that has significance for you!
Inside or outside, although there are a some favorite spots in which our couples have chosen to exchange their vows. But there are so many other spaces to explore as well!
Dine al fresco either in a tent or with nothing but the sky above your heads or take your celebration indoors, we’ve got solutions for everything. From formal place settings to more casual ones, we can help make the rental decisions that express your theme. Flowers are always a beautiful pop of color and help bring the outside in.
Event planners: Amanda DiUglio & Emily Schreiber
THE BEST WEDDING VENUES WITH A VIEW IN NEW YORK
A view that can TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY.
Find the perfect venue with a view in New York for your wedding.
A wedding above everything! A wedding with a view simply screams magical and you can do that in New York. We have put together a list of the top wedding venues with a view in New York to make it easier for your dreams to become a reality. Check out what we consider to be the top wedding venues in New York with view.
The 620 Loft & Garden, the penthouse of 620 Fifth Avenue, offers the exciting combination of a city garden and downtown style loft space for your special day. This rooftop garden is a perfect venue to say your I Do’s while being surrounded by the towering building of the city.
This four-acre park like no other: an urban oasis with a world-class design and unparalleled skyline views, perfect for outdoor weddings and receptions.
This modern venue offers windows facing North, South and West, and has four skylights which gives dramatic lighting for your intimate wedding. It can seat up to 150 people. The Penthouse is 4,500 square feet, has 24 windows on 3 sides, 4 large skylights, an easily accessible rooftop with a great view of the Empire State Building.
Glasshouse Chelsea is a unique, multi-functional venue on the 14th and 21st floors of the architecturally-acclaimed Chelsea Arts Tower in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The stunning view from this venue can be your wedding’s magical background.
The Glasshouse’s modern, clean space lends itself to all kinds of events especially weddings. This venue offers a breathtaking view of the city with indoor and outdoor spaces.
Adjacent to both Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Governors Island offers several rental spaces with spectacular views throughout the season. You can celebrate your dream wedding outdoor or use the historic Pershing Hall building.
Hudson Mercantile, a portfolio of centrally located, clean, modern, white spaces in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan. The 3 unique spaces in this venue can be converted into your dream wedding venue.
Glasshouse Chelsea is a unique, multi-functional venue on the 14th and 21st floors of the architecturally-acclaimed Chelsea Arts Tower in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The stunning view from this venue can be your wedding’s magical background.
Glasshouse Chelsea is a unique, multi-functional venue on the 14th and 21st floors of the architecturally-acclaimed Chelsea Arts Tower in NYC’s Chelsea neighborhood. The stunning view from this venue can be your wedding’s magical background.
Wave Hill’s 28-acre property is renowned for its award-winning botanical gardens, breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades and its historic mansions, at one time the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Arturo Toscanini and Mark Twain. It’s the perfect backdrop to your dream garden wedding.
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THE BEST LOFT WEDDING VENUES IN NEW YORK
Cozy and romantic, find the PERFECT LOFT VENUE in New York for your dream wedding
Get cozy in a loft wedding of your dreams right in NY! Envision getting married in a romatic and intimate venue right in New York. We have put together a list of the top loft wedding venues in New York to make your cozy wedding dream a reality.
The 620 Loft & Garden, the penthouse of 620 Fifth Avenue, offers the exciting combination of a city garden and downtown style loft space for your special day. This rooftop garden is a perfect venue to say your I Do’s while being surrounded by the towering building of the city.
This modern venue offers windows facing North, South and West, and has four skylights which gives dramatic lighting for your intimate wedding. It can seat up to 150 people. The Penthouse is 4,500 square feet, has 24 windows on 3 sides, 4 large skylights, an easily accessible rooftop with a great view of the Empire State Building.
Hudson Mercantile, a portfolio of centrally located, clean, modern, white spaces in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan. The 3 unique spaces in this venue can be converted into your dream wedding venue.
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THE BEST GARDEN WEDDING VENUES IN NEW YORK
LUSH GREENS AND FLOWERS ALL AROUND,
find the perfect garden venue for your dream green wedding!
Imagine saying your I Do’s in lush greens and flora that complements your special day. Don’t just imagine, you can do it right in NY! We have put together a list of the top garden wedding venues in New York to make your green wedding become a reality. Check out what we consider to be the top garden wedding venues in New York.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Caramoor is a 90 acre historic estate with wide gardens for your dream wedding.
The Sunken Garden, a three-tiered formal garden surrounded by woodlands is the most popular venue for a wedding ceremony.
Wave Hill’s 28-acre property is renowned for its award-winning botanical gardens, breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Palisades and its historic mansions, at one time the home of Theodore Roosevelt, Arturo Toscanini and Mark Twain. It’s the perfect backdrop to your dream garden wedding.
This tranquil oasis in the heart of Manhattan is one of the most idyllic and unique locations in New York City. It is perfect for a garden themed wedding while still being in the city.
All proceeds from events support ongoing global conservation efforts of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
The 620 Loft & Garden, the penthouse of 620 Fifth Avenue, offers the exciting combination of a city garden and downtown style loft space for your special day. This rooftop garden is a perfect venue to say your I Do’s while being surrounded by the towering building of the city.
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THE BEST ROOFTOP WEDDING VENUES IN NEW YORK
Find the PERFECT ROOFTOP WEDDING VENUE for your special day.
You don’t just dream of getting married in NY. You envision a gorgeous rooftop wedding so you can toast to the beginning of your new adventure while looking at Manhattan’s skyscrapers. We have put together a list of the top rooftop wedding venues in New York to make it easier for your dreams to become a reality. Check out what we consider to be the top rooftop wedding venues in New York.
The Glasshouse’s modern, minimalistic, and clean space in Hell’s Kitchen easily lends itself to all kinds of events, especially weddings. This venue offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of the city of Manhattan with indoor and outdoor spaces.
This modern venue offers windows facing North, South and West, and has four skylights which gives dramatic lighting for your intimate wedding. It can seat up to 150 people. The Penthouse is 4,500 square feet, has 24 windows on 3 sides, 4 large skylights, an easily accessible rooftop with a great view of the Empire State Building.
Hudson Mercantile, a portfolio of centrally located, clean, modern, white spaces in the Hudson Yards district of Midtown Manhattan. The 3 unique spaces in this venue can be converted into your dream wedding venue.
Dobbin St is a tailored event space offering full event production services. Centrally located in Williamsburg, steps away from picturesque McCarren park. The 3,000 sq ft rooftop terrace boasting stunning Manhattan skyline views, perfect for the picture-perfect weddings.
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