Brooklyn Academy of Music
theaterMulti-arts performing arts center in Brooklyn presenting progressive and avant‑garde theater, dance, music, opera and film across multiple venues. Main houses include the Howard Gilman Opera House (2,109), Harvey Theater (874) and smaller Lepercq and Fishman spaces (350 and 250), with a combined capacity of roughly 3,583.
Upcoming Events (50)
Talks Art, Tech, and Representation
A thought-provoking BAM lecture on art, technology, and representation featuring artist Annie Dorsen, exploring how digital tools reshape creative practice and audience perception in contemporary art.
Mark Morris Dance Group with Music Ensemble
Experience a dynamic program by the Mark Morris Dance Group with a live music ensemble at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Four evenings of innovative choreography and lush musical accompaniment in the historic BAM space.
Robot Song
Robot Song at BAM is a dazzling, family-friendly theater work for kids and adults, blending music, storytelling, and playful puppetry in an imaginative performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Eldorado Ballroom, curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron
Eldorado Ballroom at BAM, curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron, is a music and performance series celebrating the influence of Black creative revolutionaries through live R&B/soul-infused programs.
Bringing The Shâm (شام) to BAM — Omar Offendum
Omar Offendum headlines a community music night at BAM in Brooklyn, bringing The Shâm to New York. A dynamic blend of Middle Eastern influences and contemporary hip-hop in a city-centered show at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Natalia Lafourcade @ BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
Natalia Lafourcade performs a ticketed singer-songwriter concert at BAM in Brooklyn on April 10, 2026, blending Latin folk and indie-pop for a soulful, cinematic evening.
Lena Dunham: Famesick Tour — An Evening of Stories
Lena Dunham brings the Famesick Tour to BAM for an intimate evening of stories, memoir insights, and candid conversations in the iconic Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Hamlet at BAM starring Hiran Abeysekera
Hiran Abeysekera stars in a witty, contemporary Hamlet at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in New York City, running Apr 19–May 17, 2026—a sharp, modern Shakespearean take in BAM's iconic indoor venue.
BAMkids Winter/Spring 2024
BAMkids at the Brooklyn Academy of Music offers a family-friendly program of performances and workshops for children on April 20, 2026, featuring engaging, age‑appropriate arts experiences.
Dear Everything
A musical theater piece at BAM about young people banding together to save their local community space, blending live songs with bold staging in Brooklyn's iconic venue.
Trailblazers Gala at BAM
Join a refined Trailblazers Gala at Brooklyn Academy of Music, honoring BAM’s Trailblazer honorees with performances, cocktails, and a philanthropic reception inside the iconic Brooklyn venue.
PoetryWord: Music and Poetry
An intimate theater performance at BAM pairing poets with musicians in PoetryWord, blending spoken-word artistry with live soundscapes for a provocative, contemporary night of words and music.
Moby-Dick at BAM
A bold Moby-Dick adaptation at BAM, directed by Robert, transforming Melville’s epic into an inventive stage experience with bold design and immersive storytelling at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
The BAM Ball
The BAM Ball is a black-tie gala at the Brooklyn Academy of Music honoring its enduring honorees. Expect tributes, live performances, and champagne inside this iconic NYC arts venue, a premier fundraiser that blends culture, glamour, and community.
BAM Ball After Party
Step into the night after the BAM Ball at Brooklyn Academy of Music. An exclusive after-party for artists and culture lovers, blending refined vibes, live music, and cocktails inside the iconic NYC arts venue.
DanceAfrica
DanceAfrica at BAM celebrates African and African-diasporic dance, music and culture with live drumming, performances, workshops and community programming.
Long Play
Long Play at Brooklyn Academy of Music is an experimental music concert presenting extended-form sonic performances and contemporary sound exploration on May 3, 2026.
Music Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
Brooklyn Academy of Music presents a star-studded concert tracing Stevie Wonder's life in song, with premier musicians delivering iconic hits in a vivid, theatrical celebration at BAM from May 14–16. A multi-artist program blending jazz, pop, and soul, it offers lush arrangements
Opera: The Post Office
An ambitious opera at BAM in Brooklyn that casts the ghost of Benjamin Franklin into a contemporary debate, blending historical intrigue with modern staging from May 16–21, 2026.
DanceAfrica Festival 2024
DanceAfrica brings the vital artistry of Cameroon to the Brooklyn Academy of Music with vibrant dance, music, and community celebration showcasing West African performance traditions.
BAM Free Music
BAM Free Music at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on May 20 offers a free live performance in the institution's contemporary/experimental music series showcasing innovative artists.
Dance Africa at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Dance Africa returns for its 49th edition at Brooklyn Academy of Music, spotlighting Uganda's rhythms, dance, and drumming with four immersive performances May 22–25, 2026, celebrating Africa's vibrant cultural heritage on the BAM stage.
DanceAfrica Bazaar 2025
DanceAfrica Bazaar at Brooklyn Academy of Music is a lively market and cultural fair featuring African-inspired crafts, food, vendors and live music and dance for families and the local community.
DanceAfrica Performance 2023
BAM’s annual DanceAfrica festival celebrates Ghanaian traditional dance and music with vibrant performances, drumming and cultural pageantry at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at BAM
Experience the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in a joyous program at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), June 4–7, 2026. A radiant display of modern dance and vibrant storytelling in a landmark NYC venue.
I'm Almost There
A theater-musical at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), 'I'm Almost There' by Todd Almond, taking you on a musical odyssey through song and story from June 9–28, 2026 in the iconic NYC venue.
Everybooty 2026
Everybooty 2026 at Brooklyn Academy of Music is a late-night inclusive dance party featuring DJs and performances celebrating queer dance culture.
Everybooty 2025
Everybooty 2026 at Brooklyn Academy of Music is a late-night inclusive dance party featuring DJs and performances celebrating queer dance culture.
Winter/Spring 2025
Brooklyn Academy of Music presents its Winter/Spring 2025 season of diverse performing-arts programs exploring themes of rebirth and renewal.
Senior Cinema
Senior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program at BAM for audience members 65 and over, featuring curated screenings of classic and significant films.
Fisher Takeovers
Fisher Takeovers at Brooklyn Academy of Music on June 20, 2026 — a high-energy house DJ night featuring Fisher for an immersive dance experience at BAM.
BAM Next Wave Festival
BAM Next Wave Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is a multidisciplinary contemporary performance festival (Sept/Oct through Dec/Jan) presenting experimental dance, theater, music and multimedia works from international and cutting-edge artists.
Fall 2025
Brooklyn Academy of Music's Fall 2025 season showcases a multidisciplinary cultural program of theater, dance, music and film, presenting new and established artists across BAM's stages.
Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Best of BAMkids Film Festival at Brooklyn Academy of Music presents a curated selection of family-friendly films and special screenings for children and parents.
The Met: Live in HD at BAM — 2025/26 Opera Season
Season-long screenings of The Met: Live in HD at BAM in New York City (Oct 18, 2025–May 30, 2026), delivering world-class operas on the big screen in high definition for a seated, opera-loving audience.
Next Wave 2025
Next Wave at Brooklyn Academy of Music showcases cutting‑edge, multidisciplinary contemporary performances from international artists on Oct 20, 2026.
Kids show at BAM: CommunityBAMboo
A family-friendly kids' performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in NYC, blending live theatre and playful storytelling for young audiences on Oct 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
BAM Halloween Block Party
Join BAM for a kid-friendly Halloween block party outside the Brooklyn Academy of Music, featuring costumes, spooky fun, and autumn games for families. A lively NYC neighborhood celebration with music, activities, and seasonal cheer.
BAM Film Series 2024
At the Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM Film 2024 curates classic films, premieres, festivals, and retrospectives in a dynamic year-long series at an iconic venue.
BAMcafé Live at BAM
BAM Event at Brooklyn Academy of Music
An evening of performing arts at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in Brooklyn, NYC, featuring a diverse program of contemporary performance in a renowned, intimate venue.
Programs
BAM's Programs page showcases a rotating season of performing-arts events—dance, theater, music, film and talks—presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York.
BAM Patrons Program: Premium Seats and Services
Join BAM’s Patrons program for $2,500+ and enjoy priority access to premium seats, personalized ticket services, and exclusive benefits at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in NYC.
DanceAfrica Festival 2025 at BAM (Brooklyn)
Experience DanceAfrica Festival 2025 at BAM as Brooklyn welcomes summer with a celebration of traditional African dance, vibrant performances, and communal rhythm from a world-renowned festival.
BAM Performance at Brooklyn Academy of Music
A BAM performance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in NYC promises an intimate, artsy evening of cutting-edge live theatre inside a renowned, historic venue. Expect immersive staging, bold storytelling, and a contemporary performance that appeals to art lovers and cultural explor
Contact Us
Official BAM contact page in New York City for inquiries about performances, tickets, accessibility, venue details, and general visitor information at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYC's renowned arts venue.
Privacy Policy
Explore BAM's Privacy Policy page for visitors and patrons, outlining data collection, cookies, user rights, and contact details; a clear, concise resource for engaging with the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Privacy Policy
An informative BAM session at the Brooklyn Academy of Music exploring how privacy policies shape data practices and user rights, with practical insights for audiences navigating digital privacy in culture and tech.
DanceAfrica Festival 2025 at BAM
DanceAfrica Festival 2025 returns to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in NYC, celebrating traditional African dance with dynamic performances, live music, and cultural exchange that kick off summer with color, rhythm, and communal energy.
Support BAM Patrons: $2,500+ Priority Access
Exclusive donor program at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) offering a $2,500+ Patrons tier with priority access to premium seats and personalized ticket services, recognizing major supporters in New York City.