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.

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.

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.

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 Winter–Spring 2024 Program

Running Jan 15–Jun 9, 2024 at Brooklyn Academy of Music, this winter–spring program gathers artists for a season of community-driven performances and collaborations across disciplines. A diverse, NYC-anchored festival of contemporary art and live experiences.

MLK 40th Annual Tribute Talk

Brooklyn Academy of Music hosts the 40th annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a thoughtful lecture and community reflection on King's legacy. The event gathers scholars and voices for a formal evening of historical context and renewed civil-rights inspiration at BAM in NYC.

Membership Information Session at BAM

Join BAM in Brooklyn for a welcoming information session about membership and community programs. Learn benefits, meet staff, and discover upcoming performances in a vibrant arts venue that's home to bold New York culture.

BAMkids Film Festival 2025

BAMkids Film Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music offers two days of kid-friendly cinema, featuring a curated slate of features and shorts for young audiences. This Brooklyn celebration of children's film invites families to discover diverse voices in cinema and enjoy accessible screenings in a historic venue.