Brooklyn Academy of Music
The Brooklyn Academy of Music affectionately known as BAM is a prominent venue for the latest in performing arts

The Brooklyn Academy of Music, known simply as BAM, was founded in 1861 making it the oldest centre of performing arts in the United States.
BAM has operated from its present location since 1908 where its venues include the spectacular Howard Gilman Opera House which seats 2100 patrons; the Rose Cinemas, a four screen theatre that is open every day of year; and the popular BAMcafé BAM also operates the 874 seat Harvey Theatre one block north on Fulton Street.
Each year BAM presents in excess of 200 live performances to an annual audience of over ½ million guests. BAM is well known throughout the art world for it's innovative and sometimes controversial performances.
In addition to hosting many live performances, BAM features daily screenings from it's large collection of classics. Visitors to BAM can enjoy a preshow dinner and refreshments at the very popular BAMcafé which also serves up free live music on Friday and Saturday nights from September through June.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
Phone: (718) 636-4100
Official Website: Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Academy of Music Reviews
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Nothing to complain about. This is a beautiful music Hall, it's like walking into the past. Staff was friendly and efficient. Easy to get to by train. Seats we're tiny, leg room tight, and cushions uncomfortable. But the show was so good, you don't even think about it.
Benny Chan - 4 months ago
I visited this historical theatre in Brooklyn for an outstanding production of A Streetcar Named Desire starring Paul Mescal. I loved the lobby which also hosted an art gallery. The theatre was intimate and rich with historical details. The neighborhood was rich with restaurants and shopping opportunities.
M Nathaniel - 3 months ago
MLK Day Event 2025 - the event focused more on political speeches than music. Beautiful choir and dance performances. Amazing speech by Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine.
I was on the 3rd row of balcony seating. Good view but it's hard to see the centre of the stage if someone's in the seat front of you.
Sagar Bhatt Karia - 7 months ago
Love everything about this place. Great programming and pretty good popcorn. They are even pretty amicable about missing a show and letting you come by later!
While the current seats are “fine,” I wish they had newer ones like most theaters these days. That’s the only reason this is not a 5 star review.
J - 6 months ago
Went to an interview with Daniel Craig, and this is my last time in life I will go for balcony seating. We could only see forheads of the actor and interviewer, very poor sound(humor was lost altogether so balcony did not laugh))). I barely could understand and anything and it was money wasted.
I did open BAM for myself though, and see many exciting events on schedule. Should just book in advance and get good seats.
julia barinova - 8 months ago
Directions
Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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2, 3, 4, 5, B, or Q | Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center | 6 minutes |
C | Lafayette Avenue | 5 minutes |
G | Fulton Street | 4 minutes |
How to get to Brooklyn Academy of Music by Subway
Take the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, N, R, D or Q train to Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and depending which exit you take, walk north on 4th Avenue or on Flatbush Avenue to Ashland Place and follow it north to Lafayette Avenue or take the C train to Lafayette Avenue and go west on Fulton Street and a slight left onto Lafayette Avenue or take the G train to Fulton Street and walk west on Lafayette Avenue.
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