Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

1. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.2
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 81 tips and reviews

QelloQello: BAM is America's oldest performing arts center, founded in 1861. Home of the New Wave Music Festival!

QelloQello: BAM is America's oldest performing arts center, founded in 1861Home of the New Wave Music Festival!

RazorfishRazorfish: The theater inside is a great blend of old and new. It is absolutely a work of art unto itself and a must-see for any NYC theater lover.

The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn! is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

2. The Bandshell / Celebrate Brooklyn!

9.2
Prospect Park W (at 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Prospect Park · 149 tips and reviews

Kiffa C.Kiffa Charles: @ the Music festival with Winfield foster listening to the band do their thing.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Arrive early to stake out a picnic spot on the lawn. Bring blankets, food, and whatever else you need to have a great night with music and friends.

Mike BloombergMike Bloomberg: Welcome to Celebrate Brooklyn! The arts have never been stronger or more vibrant here in New York City: http://bit.ly/18LOcF6

Commodore Barry Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

3. Commodore Barry Park

7.9
19 N Elliott Pl, Brooklyn, NY
Park · Fort Greene · 18 tips and reviews

Miguel H.Miguel Hernandez: Afro punk music festival

J CrowleyJ Crowley: fun fact: just to the west of the park is the birthplace of Al Capone at 95 Navy Street.

jake f.jake furst: come try and beat El D on their home turf and you're liked to go home disappointed.

Kava Shteeble is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

4. Kava Shteeble

94 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 21 tips and reviews

Georgianna P.Georgianna Pinto: Excellent cold brew and very well-made espresso drinks. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and delicious pastries! I'm here everyday :)

Vixen 5.Vixen 5: Excellent cold brew coffee & pastries.

Maria M.Maria Montesano: The nicest guys run this place. Plus good coffee, lots of space and probably the flakiest, most delicious croissants I've ever had! What's not to love?!

ShapeShifter Lab is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

5. ShapeShifter Lab

18 Whitwell Pl (at Carroll St.), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Gowanus · 11 tips and reviews

Clemente C.Clemente Cuevas: Very chill live jazz scene, cool bar, lots of exciting live music, definitely a place to go for real music in Brooklyn.

Francisco T.Francisco Tezen: Great intimate venue for music. Decent selection of craft beers and wine at the bar.

Alexander D.Alexander Dubovoy: Cool place, good history

Output is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

6. Output

74 Wythe Ave (at N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Night Club · Williamsburg · 209 tips and reviews

LL: Got busy early, good house music, everyone dancing. Awesome lighting rig and nice layout with balcony surrounding the dancefloor. $4 coatcheck. Glass of Prosecco only $10, beer $9.

JennyJennyJennyJenny: Just dance! Don't be an ass & take photos.

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: A striking resemblance to a certain Tresor, Berlin. What a better compliment? Line-up is always on top: M. Dettmann, J. Hopkins, Klock, Scuba... Best post-industrial rave this side of the Atlantic.

Prospect Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

7. Prospect Park

9.6
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Prospect Park · 309 tips and reviews

Gordon M.Gordon Mei: The Celebrate Brooklyn! music festival has an incredible lineup in the summer at Prospect Park Bandshell. Find it by the entrance at 9th St and Prospect Park West.

Natalie V.Natalie V: Love this place - so much green space, volleyball courts, running and walking paths. Also a lake with paddle boats.

NYC ParksNYC Parks: On days with heavy snowfall, head to the tennis house near 9th St. for a NYC Parks Snow Day! We have sleds, free hot chocolate, snow angel contests, snowball fights, and more! Read more.

1260 Atlantic Avenue is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

8. 1260 Atlantic Avenue

1260 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Crown Heights · 5 tips and reviews

NetsirkNetsirk: Big dance floor space for great concerts. Bring cash because there's no ATMs inside.

Sam D.Sam DeMato: I don't remember checking in here... I honestly haven't gone to any concert halls in a very long time. I think that's what this is from pics

John A.John A: Good industrial space for a well run event like Black Party .. 2 blocks from Nostrand Ave subway (A, C).. Long front to back layout creates opportunity for multiple spaces all on one floor.

Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

9. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 360 tips and reviews

DesmondDesmond: Make sure to check out the Mermaid Parade and Siren Music Festival in the summer! Or take a dip during the winter Sunday with the Polar Bears.

Jack S.Jack S: awesome rides and an amazing amusement park to go to in the summer with your friends and it's worth your money and really fun and cool so everyone should go there

City of New YorkCity of New York: Coney Island was explored by Henry Hudson in 1609; he landed on Manhattan the next day.

National Sawdust is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

10. National Sawdust

9.2
80 N 6th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Concert Hall · Williamsburg · 18 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: Take in a show from the upper level for a perfect unobstructed view.

Adrienne L.Adrienne Liu: Sound proof, surround sound, intimate space. Epic live shows here.

DanDan: matthew dear

The Way Station is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

11. The Way Station

683 Washington Ave (btwn Prospect Pl & St. Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Prospect Heights · 110 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: The Way Station is co-hosting The Prospect Heights Music Festival! Come out to hear music from amazing artists. Thurs-Sun, 7/10-7/13, $5 donation suggested. Read more.

RaiRai: The vegetable empanadas are great! Live music is awesome too. Very relaxing spot with great vibes!

anders h.anders heidel: Now accepting credit cards

Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

12. Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk

7.4
3052 W 21st St, Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Coney Island · 19 tips and reviews

William B.William Best: It's a beautiful venue; not a bad seat in the place. . .plus it's right on the beach! Can't beat that!

Nir B.Nir Banchik: Nice venue small with the feel of intemasy

Dawn O.Dawn Oberlin: Great vibe, easy to move around.

New York Philharmonic - Concerts in the Parks is one of The 13 Best Places for Music Festivals in Brooklyn.

13. New York Philharmonic - Concerts in the Parks

7.9
West Dr (Middle Long Meadow), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Prospect Park · 8 tips and reviews

Jeff F.Jeff Forbes: NY Philharmonic + fireworks = good times. As of 2014 it starts @ 8pm, but you want to get there at least an hour early to get a good spot. Bring a blanket and have a picnic!

Russ B.Russ Bird: Security will overlook wine and beer at these events. Enjoy!

Margaret W.Margaret Wang: Fireworks!