Isaac Mizrahi’s 10th Anniversary Residency at Café Carlyle
- Upstairs NYC
- Feb 1
- 2 min read
Celebrating his 10th anniversary residency at this legendary venue.
The Event: Isaac Mizrahi: A.I. Artificial Isaac
Location: Café Carlyle (The Carlyle Hotel, 35 E 76th St map)
Dates: February 9 – 15, 2026 (Performances at 8:45 PM)
Overview: In the intimate, mural-clad sanctuary of Café Carlyle, fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi returns with his latest show, "A.I. Artificial Isaac." This isn't just a performance; it’s a quintessential New York social mixer where the city’s elite gather under the soft glow of the Carlyle's storied lamps to witness a master of wit, music, and style.
Key Takeaways
The Ultimate Social Hub: Café Carlyle remains one of the few places in Manhattan where "dressing for the occasion" is the standard. Expect a room filled with influential figures from the worlds of fashion, media, and finance, all enjoying classic cocktails and upscale American cuisine.
Artificial Isaac: Known for his sharp observational humor and soulful jazz vocals, Mizrahi’s new show playfully tackles the era of AI while remaining deeply, hilariously human.
The "Carlyle" Experience: To sit in the same room where Bobby Short and Elaine Stritch once reigned is to breathe in the history of Upper East Side sophistication.
The Setting
Café Carlyle is not merely a performance space. Tucked inside the legendary Carlyle Hotel, it has long functioned as a discreet social salon where well-dressed audiences gather over cocktails rather than crowds.
Here, proximity matters. The room’s intimacy blurs the line between performer and audience, transforming the evening into a shared social experience rather than a conventional show.
Who You May Spot
Fashion and media insiders, Madison Avenue power players, Broadway legends, and the "it-crowd" of the Upper East Side.
An Insider’s Tip:
The 8:45 PM show is the heart of the evening. Arrive early for a pre-show dinner to secure the best vantage point of the stage. Late-night performances also often feel looser and more conversational. If flexibility allows, those slots tend to attract the most seasoned Café Carlyle crowd.
A Note for Our Inner Circle
Café Carlyle evenings are less about spectacle and more about belonging. The unspoken dress code, the shared tables, the low-lit room—all signal that this is as much a social ritual as a performance.
Those who know, return.
More information : Café Carlyle - Isaac Mizrahi Tickets
