Glasslands Gallery
(Now Closed)Music Venue, Rock Club, and Bar
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
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Rebecca BeaMay 23, 2014Best venue in NY. Consistently book talented up and coming acts. Unpretentious, casual, not a bad seat in the house. Cash only bar, solid selection of booze and beer.
Cooper SmithApril 21, 2014If it's a chill show, it's highly likely people on the balcony will remain sitting for the entire show. Arrive early and you might even snag the highly coveted couch
Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 21, 2012Now that 285 next door is also booking indie bands, some say this venue has mellowed a bit. We say the more, the merrier. Definitely worth going out of your way for. Loud music/Cheap beers/friendly
A secret music box in Williamsburg. The small stage, chill crowd, and great bookings are just a few reasons why this is one of my top venues. Saw SBTRKT, shigeto, BBF, fujiya&miyagi here!
Staff PicksJune 27, 2014The infamous Robyn-themed dance party hits Glasslands. This Party Is Killing You celebrates Sweden's most bad-ass pop star, Robyn, by promising a night of all-pop everything. Fri, 6/27, 11:30pm. $5. Read more
One of my favorite places to go check new bands. Check their site before going, as some events require a ticket and get sold out (specially on Fridays)
Digital Tour BusOctober 31, 2012"Another smelly music venue in the heart of PBR city. It's a cool place with good views of the stage from all around. A trip to the photo booth after midnight is mandatory." -New Cassettes
Apart from its like-kind neighbor (285 Kent), the best place in Brooklyn for an intimate show with great bands. Grab a cheap tallboy at the bar and \m/
Gordon MeiMay 21, 2014Very small, intimate venue with indie lineups. Loud and fun on the floor. Great view of the stage from the balcony.
Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011The best spot to discover the next band of the moment has an amazing track record for booking hyped indie-rock acts and the DIY decor gives every show the air of a stumbled-upon loft party. Read more
Ear Candy Go: MusicJanuary 4, 2012Even if you haven't heard of the band chances are they're going to be good. Head upstairs for a good view and take a peak at the wall of setlists in the back. An ECG fave. Read more
The Infinite ZooApril 19, 2014We miss the clouds on the ceiling :( Still a great place to see bands up close that you normally wouldn't. Cheap drinks, fun times.
If you arrive late, head upstairs. The sound is fantastic and the rail has one of the best viewing spots in the city.
exfmFebruary 14, 2012If you're seeing shows here then you're probably catching the next big band right before they blow up. Popgun Booking does an amazing job with this space. A must for indie music lovers!
Jonathan SchearJuly 22, 2014Sit up on the balcony if your legs are tired from watching each of the five million bands they booked.
CMJAugust 29, 2012Glasslands continues to thrive despite looming condos sprouting up around the space. "Cosy" doesn't even begin to describe this venue, where the decor is glorious and ever-changing.- Guest of a GuestOctober 11, 2011The Glasslands is a community arts space in Williamsburg that oftens hosts live music, dance parties, special events, lectures and ongoing interactive art projects. Read more
SPINOctober 15, 2013Besides possibly being Brooklyn's best small venue, its also the loudest. They sell earplugs at the bar for $2. Cash only!
CompassJuly 24, 2013A South Williamsburg staple since 2006, Glasslands is a converted warehouse where partiers enjoy live music and a photobooth.
Scion AdvisorAugust 16, 2011One of our favorite NYC promoters, PopGun Booking, books this spot, bringing great acts to this great intimate venue. If a show has the PopGun name behind it, go check it out! Read more
Lauren IanuziMarch 17, 2013Awesome venue, but the bathroom is terrifying. Unisex, small, dirty and crowded. Make sure you're ok to tear yourself away from the music and have some awkward encounters before you venture in.
RCRD LBLFebruary 28, 2011There's nothing fashionable about being late to the party at this BK art space and music venue. Shows typically end by 1am, so start your night here, then head to Cameo for an all-out dance party.
Glassland Gallery's recent renovation has turned it from a wild DIY space to a wild official venue. A must see for an indie music fans.
Tiffany SerraMarch 8, 2012the makeshift space seems like it's gonna fall over at any second but so far no injuries... oh and seeing bands in this small space is tops.
Lily MApril 25, 2010Such a great off-the-radar venue that it's not really off the radar anymore. Don't miss the Soul Clap Dance Off whenever they host. Insanely good times!
StageBuddyApril 8, 2013Go see The King Khan & BBQ Show twice in three days! They tour rarely and their music is legendary, don't miss it! Read more
After remodel, the toilets are still a travesty of modern sanitation, only less so. If you're a female, just pee in the gutter, you'll feel cleaner.
Party EarthApril 5, 2012“It's on a stretch of Kent Avenue that doesn’t see much traffic & is relatively unmarked, so look for a smokers in front of a tagged wall.” More at
Dude, you've finally, found the perfect venue to perform your dance quintet–you know, your cycle– and well I’d love to come and give you notes.- StageBuddyApril 29, 2013There are only a few summer passes left so I would check out their site and MAYBE think about getting one...fast. Read more
Newly renovated bathrooms! If you never used the old ones, you never lived. You also probably never contracted HIV.
David GwilliamJune 27, 2011Now that they have A/C and a liquor license, this place is as good as it gets for music in Brooklyn. Read more
love love love this venue, check their blog regularly to find out what's going on.
VevoJune 1, 2012An anything goes club; home to after parties and some of the hottest secret shows in the city.
CasieMay 15, 2012Look up. The pink clouds are straight out of Katy Perry's teenage dream. Also, don't mention Katy Perry whilst inside.
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"Amazing sound system, beautiful architecture, and tasteful programming. Drinks are a little pricey but it’s worth making the trip outside of BK’s usual locus of club music to visit this place."
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