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BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

June 4 – September 19, 2026

Now in its 47th year, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! presents a summer of amazing concerts under the theme Radical Joy, because the full richness of New York City’s cultural life is here for everyone, free of charge, in the heart of Brooklyn. Our 2026 season offers one of the most women-forward lineups in the festival’s history, reflecting BRIC’s commitment to equity and the remarkable depth of talent across genders and genres. The theme also celebrates an inclusive perspective on our national moment. This season is built around the communities that make up America: their music, their stories, and their presence on an outdoor Brooklyn stage all summer long. Together, we mount that next hill in the name of the groove. Radical Joy is how we build up and how we get down. Learn more about Radical Joy.

Most BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! shows are presented free of charge. RSVP to let us know you’re coming and be entered for a chance to win two VIP tent passes!

Presented in Partnership With Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks

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Lush green logo for Prospect Park Alliance featuring a stylized tree symbol and text on a bright green circular background.

SCHEDULE

06.04
Thu | 6:00 PM
A smiling woman with long black hair, wearing a bright pink jacket and dress, stands behind a drum set holding drumsticks. The background features a geometric white wall with yellow lighting.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening Night: Sheila E. + Leon Knight + DJ Spinna

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening Night: Sheila E. + Leon Knight + DJ Spinna
06.13
Sat | 3:00 PM
Two men stand side by side against a plain textured background. The man on the left has a beard, glasses, a black beanie, a black t-shirt, and visible tattoos on his arms. He has one hand in his pocket and the other resting on his hip. The man on the right wears glasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a patterned jacket with a fern leaf design. His hands are behind his back. The photo is in black and white with a moody, low-light atmosphere.

Family Day: Antibalas + KidsRead with Katie Yamasaki + DJ Marc Bars

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Family Day: Antibalas + KidsRead with Katie Yamasaki + DJ Marc Bars
06.19
Fri | 3:00 PM
Four young adults standing close together in front of a beige wall with a sign above them. The first person on the left wears a black zip-up jacket and camouflage pants with a red belt. The second person wears a strapless brown and black checkered dress. The third person wears a black off-shoulder dress with a black fuzzy jacket draped over her arms. The fourth person on the right wears a black leather jacket over a black shirt and black pants, along with round glasses. All have confident expressions.

Juneteenth: Infinity Song + Annie and the Caldwells + Victory Boyd + DJ Duane

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Juneteenth: Infinity Song + Annie and the Caldwells + Victory Boyd + DJ Duane
06.20
Sat | 6:00 PM
Close-up of a man wearing dark sunglasses, a white jacket with a hood, a white shirt, a gold chain necklace, and a small square earring, with a blurred green outdoor background.

Wayne Wonder + Lila Iké + DJ Gravy

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Wayne Wonder + Lila Iké + DJ Gravy
06.26
Fri | 7:00 PM
A woman dressed in a black outfit sits confidently on a grand piano in a warmly lit room with large windows, yellow curtains, and elegant decor.

Benefit Show: Patti LaBelle + Lady Wray + MORERNBPLEASE

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Benefit Show: Patti LaBelle + Lady Wray + MORERNBPLEASE
07.10
Fri | 6:00 PM
A woman dressed in a red outfit with a sheer red veil covering her head and body. She wears a large, ornate golden halo-like headpiece with intricate designs and spikes radiating outward. Her hands, adorned with gold rings, rest on her lap. The background is dark, emphasizing the vivid red and gold colors.

Habibi Festival at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Featuring EMEL, Mai Elgizouli, Nesrine, Yacine Boulares and the Habibi Festival House Band, and Yalla! Party Project

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Habibi Festival at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Featuring EMEL, Mai Elgizouli, Nesrine, Yacine Boulares and the Habibi Festival House Band, and Yalla! Party Project
07.11
Sat | 3:00 PM
Two smiling men wearing sunglasses, one with a cap and the other with a bald head, in a professional photo for Saint James Joy, emphasizing diversity and happiness.

The Legal Aid Society Presents: Community Joy Day with Saint James Joy, Pahua, and Puppetmobile

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
The Legal Aid Society Presents: Community Joy Day with Saint James Joy, Pahua, and Puppetmobile
07.20
Mon | 7:30 PM
Two young people stand against a plain blue wall. The person on the left has curly brown hair and wears a maroon t-shirt with a large white star over a long-sleeve white shirt, paired with distressed jeans. The person on the right has shoulder-length wavy hair dyed bright red and wears a dark gray t-shirt with a graphic logo over a blue plaid long-sleeve shirt, with their head tilted down and one hand touching their hair.

Benefit Show: Royel Otis + Ax and the Hatchetmen

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
See ticket page
Benefit Show: Royel Otis + Ax and the Hatchetmen
07.24
Fri | 6:00 PM
A smiling woman with a large afro hairstyle is playing a drum set. She is holding drumsticks and wearing a fringed mustard-colored jacket, a black top, striped pants, and a shell necklace. The drum set includes natural wood and red glitter drums with chrome hardware, and cymbals are visible in the foreground. The background shows soundproofing panels on the wall.

Jazz at the Bandshell: Cindy Blackman Santana Group + Patricia Brennan Septet + Lucía

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Jazz at the Bandshell: Cindy Blackman Santana Group + Patricia Brennan Septet + Lucía
07.25
Sat | 1:00 PM
A group of people dance and smile together in a cozy living room, with a DJ booth in the foreground and sunlight streaming through the window.

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé Presents: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Brower Park

Location
  • Park Place between Brooklyn Ave and Kingston Ave
Cost
FREE
New York City Council Member Chi Ossé Presents: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Brower Park
07.31
Fri | 6:00 PM
A split-screen image features two men against vibrant backgrounds. On the left, a man wearing white sunglasses and a white jumpsuit with black suspenders plays a light green electric bass guitar against a red background. On the right, a man with a beard, wearing tinted glasses, a black headband, and a dark green jacket, poses energetically with a smile against a teal background.

CARRTOONS & Hailé Supreme + Sofía Valdés + Julia Zivic

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
CARRTOONS & Hailé Supreme + Sofía Valdés + Julia Zivic
08.07
Fri | 5:00 PM
Four people in traditional clothing and tall fur hats stand in a row, looking slightly off camera. The image is in black and white, with a blurred foreground and a plain background.

globalFEST at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! With DakhaBrakha, Yeison Landero, Sally Baby's Silver Dollars, and Sunju Park

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
globalFEST at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! With DakhaBrakha, Yeison Landero, Sally Baby's Silver Dollars, and Sunju Park
08.08
Sat | 3:00 PM
A woman with long dark hair wearing a red jacket over a white cropped top, standing in front of a chain-link fence with a blue sky background. She has her arms raised above her head, and her midriff is visible, showing Tommy Hilfiger branded underwear and blue jeans.

BRIC Celebrates Aaliyah: One in a Million

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
BRIC Celebrates Aaliyah: One in a Million
08.14
Fri | 6:00 PM
Man wearing a dark red leather jacket with a large stitched "10" design on the left chest, a black shirt underneath, a beaded necklace with a large pendant spelling "KIZZ," and a multicolored knit hat.

Lyricist Lounge 35th Anniversary featuring Jadakiss

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Lyricist Lounge 35th Anniversary featuring Jadakiss
08.15
Sat | 6:00 PM
A woman with voluminous curly black hair is posing against a lush green leafy background. She is wearing a loose-fitting garment with a bold black and beige abstract pattern. She has multiple gold bangles on both wrists and large hoop earrings. Her hands are raised, touching her hair, and she has a confident, intense expression.

Americana Night: Yola + Dom Flemons and the Traveling Wildfires + Cleo Reed

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Americana Night: Yola + Dom Flemons and the Traveling Wildfires + Cleo Reed
08.21
Fri | 6:00 PM
A person dressed in a shiny gold outfit with puffed sleeves and a long train is climbing a metal ladder. They wear gold gloves, gold high heels, and a star-shaped headpiece that reflects light. The background shows a clear sky and a metal framework structure.

Sasha Velour's NightGowns

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
Sasha Velour's NightGowns
08.28
Fri | 6:00 PM
A smiling man with a full beard wearing a yellow bucket hat and a blue jacket with white geometric patterned stripes, standing outdoors with green trees in the background.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! and The Action Lab present: Common and Special Guests To Honor the Social Justice Legacy of Harry Belafonte

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! and The Action Lab present: Common and Special Guests To Honor the Social Justice Legacy of Harry Belafonte
08.29
Sat | 5:00 PM
A bald man wearing large black sunglasses, a beige leather jacket with black and red lettering on the sleeves and chest, a light pink shirt underneath, and black pants with colorful patches and designs. He is sitting on a wooden stool against a plain dark gray background, holding the front of his jacket with both hands, and smiling. He is also wearing multiple large rings on his fingers.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso present: Dominican Night at the Bandshell

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso present: Dominican Night at the Bandshell
09.19
Sat | 6:00 PM
A composite image featuring two separate portraits. The top portrait shows a blonde woman with wavy hair, wearing a black outfit and a gold necklace with pearls, against a plain dark gray background. The bottom portrait shows two women standing outdoors in front of a large tree trunk. The woman on the left has shoulder-length blonde hair and is wearing a gray plaid blazer over a black shirt with a butterfly design. The woman on the right has shoulder-length dark brown hair and is wearing a black jacket. The background includes dark green foliage.

Benefit Show: Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney | The Flannel and The Fury 2026

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
See ticket page
Benefit Show: Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney | The Flannel and The Fury 2026

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PHOTO GALLERY

A singer passionately performs in the middle of a lively crowd at an outdoor night event, surrounded by people taking photos and videos with their phones under string lights.
Thee Sacred Souls. Photo credit: Toby Tenenbaum
A singer in a green patterned dress performs energetically on stage, holding a microphone and raising one arm. A drummer plays in the background under vibrant blue and purple stage lights.
Ana Tijoux. Photo credit: Ellen Qbterplaya
A performer stands at a microphone, wearing a dramatic gold wide-brimmed hat, elaborate makeup, and a colorful outfit with bold red and purple patterns. The scene is dimly lit, focusing on the performer.
Erykah Badu. Photo credit: Julia Drummond
A female singer with long curly hair performs energetically on stage, holding a microphone and lifting one leg, while another musician plays keyboard beside her. Bright stage lights shine in the background.
Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul. Photo credit: Ellen Qbterplaya
A lively crowd enjoys a concert outdoors, with people of various ages cheering, clapping, and smiling. Stage lights and trees are visible in the background, creating a festive atmosphere.
Photo credit: Edwina Hay
A large crowd gathers at night in front of a brightly lit stage at the Celebrate Brooklyn event. The audience faces the performer, with vibrant lights and trees lining the area. A large banner with the event name hangs above the stage.
Kelela. Photo credit: Edwina Hay

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