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BAM Free Music

Feb—May 2026
    Part of
  • Winter/Spring 2026
Music has always been fundamental to the mission at BAM—it’s in our name. Our BAM Free Music series, launched in 2025, packed the house with audiences hungry for fresh sounds. Programmed by trusted music curator Lia Camille Crockett, our second season turns the spotlight on Caribbean artists and sounds, a reflection of Brooklyn’s disparate yet interconnected Caribbean cultures.

An instant sensation in its first season, BAM Free Music presented major artists like Bilal and Pedrito Martínez alongside rising stars such as Angélica Garcia and Riccie Oriach. Summer brought an exciting new partnership with BSE Global for their inaugural Planet Brooklyn Festival. Stay tuned for our detailed season announcement, coming soon!

BAM Free Music events are held in The Adam Space at BAM's Peter J. Sharp building, a premier destination to see and hear local, national, and global artists in a welcoming setting suited to listening, mingling, and dancing. Get your groove on with fellow music lovers and tastemakers, with DJs keeping the music flowing before and after each performance.

VENUE

Peter Jay Sharp Building
The Adam Space (BAMcafé)

TICKET INFORMATION

FREE

Admission is free, first-come first-served, and capacity is limited, so we recommend arriving early. RSVP does not guarantee entry, but helps us prepare for your experience and will ensure you get the latest information about the performance.


BAM Members and Patrons ($500+) enjoy guaranteed entry to BAM Free Music

All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.

Leadership support for
BAM’s strategic initiatives provided by:

Mellon Foundation

Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation

JL Greene

Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by

Howard Gilman

Supporter of
BAM Free Music

M+T

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