Directions | Celebrate Brooklyn! | History

The Prospect Park Bandshell is not only the Park’s main attraction for live outdoor entertainment, but one of New York City’s most exciting venues. With its three-story high acoustic shell, raised stage, and large circular plaza, the Bandshell features food and beer/wine concessions, public restrooms, and first-come, first-served seating in the 2000-seat plaza or 5000-capacity lawn. In addition to hosting musical performances, the Bandshell is one of the largest outdoor cinemas in the world, with a 21 foot high and 50 foot wide movie screen.

Click here to learn about the history of the Bandshell.

The Bandshell is available for use by permit September – April.

Celebrate Brooklyn!

The Bandshell is best known for hosting the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival, a series of performances held each summer from June through August, showcasing an extraordinary diversity of legendary, current, and up-and-coming artists. The festival attracts nearly a quarter million concert-goers per season.

This year's program of BRIC Arts|Media|Bklyn, Celebrate Brooklyn! will kick off its 33rd summer of music, dance, theater and film at the Prospect Park Bandshell on June 10, 2011 with Andrew Bird. All Celebrate Brooklyn performances are free with a $3 suggested donation. Watch this space for updates!

Directions

The Bandshell is located inside the Park at Prospect Park West and 9th Street.

By Public Transportation: (MTA map)
• F or G Trains to 15th Street/Prospect Park station or 7 Ave station
• 2 or 3 Train to Grand Army Plaza
• B-68 or B-69 Buses to Prospect Park West & Ninth Street


By Car:
• From Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges: Take Flatbush Ave. to Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park West exit to 9th St.
• From BQE: Take BQE to 38th St. exit. Make left on 4th Ave, then right on 9th St. to Prospect Park West.