Brooklyn is packed with free outdoor concerts, dance parties, and live performances for all ages this summer and fall. Bring the family to DUMBO Disco under the Archway, enjoy jazz in Fort Greene Park, or catch end-of-summer shows in Bay Ridge. And for the grown-ups only, hit the dance floor at The Scenario’s throwback 80s and 90s parties.
DUMBO
Friday, September 12 | 6-9pm | RSVP here | FREE
Get ready to move with DJ Marc Bars spinning hip hop, pop and global grooves at this high-energy outdoor dance party. Plus, food and drinks for sale and free kids activities. Best for ages 5 – 95! Come dance with us at the first DUMBO Disco!
Brooklyn Americana Festival | DUMBO
Friday, September 19, 6-10pm | Saturday, September 21, 5-10pm | FREE
The 11th annual Brooklyn Americana Festival will bring 10 bands to the DUMBO Archway stage, plus more acts around the borough The festival will take place at Jalopy Theatre on the Columbia Street Waterfront on Thursday, September 18, Superfine in DUMBO on Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, plus evening shows at 68 Jay St Bar in DUMBO and Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook.
Fort Greene
BMS Jazz Series at Fowler Square
Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm | September 12 & 26
Join for live jazz in the plaza at Fowler Square, featuring faculty of Brooklyn Music School. Enjoy the sounds of jazz standards, swing, bebop, and more in this free outdoor series.
Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival
Sunday, September 14 (Rescheduled from Saturday, September 6) | 3-6pm | FREE
Note: This event was rescheduled from Saturday, September 6 due to rain in the forecast. Get ready to listen to soulful sounds at the park! The Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival provides live jazz entertainment for families, neighborhoods, communities, and New Yorkers twice annually, typically in July and September each year. The event will take place on the west wing of Monument Plaza.
Bay Ridge
NIA Free Summer Concerts | Bay Ridge
Free Summer Concerts return to Shore Park Shore Rd & 79th St in Bay Ridge every Tuesday in July and August, with the main band starting at 7pm and an opening act from School of Rock at 6pm! Check NIA’s Instagram and website for rain date announcements.
- Second Coming / Frankie Marra Band | Tuesday, September 2 | 7–8pm | Classic rock (two sets)
- Canny Brother Band | Friday, September 5 | 7–8pm | Irish Night
The Scenario 90s Dance Parties | Park Slope
The Scenario 90s Dance Party x 80s Edition 9/6 | Tickets
We’re throwing it all the way back, twice. From Janet to Biggie, from MJ to Missy, this is where the 80s and 90s collide on the dance floor. Pop that defined generations. Classic hip-hop. Iconic R&B.
This edition takes place at Atoyle, a brand-new premier venue in Park Slope with two floors, state-of-the-art lighting, and an elevated vibe that sets the scene for a night of nonstop dancing. Saturday, September 6 from 8 pm to midnight.
The Scenario 90s Dance Party x Halloween Edition 10/25 | Tickets
Our first The Scenario 90s Dance Party Halloween Edition. Dress up in your favorite 90s gear or persona. COSTUMES MANDATORY. Costume contest!
This edition takes place at Atoyle, a brand-new premier venue in Park Slope with two floors, state-of-the-art lighting, and an elevated vibe that sets the scene for a night of nonstop dancing. Saturday, October 25 from 8 pm to midnight.
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Updated: September 5, 2025. Main Image: Big Summer Get Down in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
