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Live! on Grand: Auditions

December 5–6, 2025

Live! on Grand is the Lower East Side's new annual talent competition for ages 18+, hosted on Abrons Arts Center's Playhouse Stage before a live audience on December 12 & 13.

Please review the following eligibility information carefully in order to confirm that this competition is the right fit for you and your talent. We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

Auditions dates:

  • Friday, December 5 - 3pm - 7pm. Registration opens at 2pm.
  • Saturday, December 6 - 1pm - 5pm. Registration opens at 12pm.

Registration for auditions and performances take place in-person at Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street.



Come watch auditions! Reserve your seat as an audience member below

Image by Mike Lavoie

Important Dates

Contestant Eligibility

How should I prepare for the audition?

Audition arrival and registration instructions

What kinds of acts are the Live! on Grand team looking for?

How will the Live! on Grand winner be selected?

What is the Live! on Grand prize?