The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), located in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood, is recognized internationally for its innovative programming of dance, music, theater, musical theater, and opera. Founded in 1861, it is America’s oldest continuously operating performing arts center, and it still recognized worldwide for its bold, contemporary productions and its celebration of international musicians, choreographers, and theater companies.

In addition to presenting leading national and international artists, BAM identifies and supports the work of ground-breaking, contemporary artists in the performing arts with its Next Wave Festival, founded in 1983, one of the world’s most important festivals of contemporary performing arts. With its eclectic Beaux-Arts style, BAM is the perfect backdrop for any event.

BAM is excited to be open for rentals once more. We are only accepting requests from commercial and nonprofit groups and community organizations, with a preference for multi-day rentals.

BAM’s distinctive, dynamic venues make a great setting for any production or event. From the elegant BAM Howard Gilman Opera House to the Lepercq Space to the BAMrose cinemas, these versatile spaces can accommodate specific production requirements for performances, lend a festive ambience to special events, and serve as a resource for local arts organizations. BAM offers discounts on rentals to nonprofit organizations.