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Fall 2026
Sep—Dec 2026
Fall 2026
Sep—Dec 2026You’ll find something for everyone at BAM this fall, from films, talks, family programs, and our signature Next Wave festival to boundless creative events proclaiming the message that everybody belongs. -
Next Wave 2026
Sep—Dec 2026
Next Wave 2026
Sep—Dec 2026Next Wave 2026 brings bold productions from artists who have presented work at BAM for decades, alongside thrilling creations by artists whose work comes to our stages for the first time. -
Theater | Music
I’m Almost There
Jun 9—28, 2026
Theater | MusicI’m Almost There
Jun 9—28, 2026
Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) presents a rueful, hilarious, and poignant modern love story in song about a man crossing a sea of doubts to find happiness... and good coffee. -
FilmMaddie’s Secret
Now Playing
Maddie’s Secret
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEWhen a dishwasher at a trendy food-content creation studio goes viral with her homemade cooking video, the resulting attention strains her personal relationships and threatens to expose a troubled past. -
FILM SERIESMasahiro Shinoda
Jun 19—30, 2026
Masahiro Shinoda
Jun 19—30, 2026These 12 films, many in new restorations imported from Japan, reveal a career eclipsing half a century and cementing Shinoda as one of the supreme masters of Japanese cinema.
Film
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Today's Films
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Film
Maddie’s Secret
Now Playing
Maddie’s Secret
Now PlayingNEW RELEASEWhen a dishwasher at a trendy food-content creation studio goes viral with her homemade cooking video, the resulting attention strains her personal relationships and threatens to expose a troubled past. -
FILM SERIES
Masahiro Shinoda
Jun 19—30, 2026
Masahiro Shinoda
Jun 19—30, 2026These 12 films, many in new restorations imported from Japan, reveal a career eclipsing half a century and cementing Shinoda as one of the supreme masters of Japanese cinema. -
FilmRose of Nevada
Two men join the crew of a ship that vanished three decades ago, then mysteriously returned.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmDisclosure Day
Spielberg's latest film event thrills in the global reveal that humanity is not alone.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmObsession
A hopeless romantic finds that desire comes at a sinister price in this thrilling horror.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
FilmBackrooms
Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) ventures into an unknown dimension in this creepy feature debut.Now PlayingNEW RELEASE -
Film
I Love Boosters
Now Playing
FilmNEW RELEASEI Love Boosters
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In another surreal and straight-up weird outing from Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You), I Love Boosters follows a crew of shoplifters (Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie) as they challenge a cutthroat fashion maven (Demi Moore). -
FILM SERIES
The Baffler Presents: Global Texas
Jun 30 & Jul 8
FILM SERIESThe Baffler Presents: Global Texas
Jun 30 & Jul 8
In conjunction with The Baffler‘s new issue “Global Texas,” BAM presents a quartet of films interrogating the forbidding terrain and complex history of America’s biggest (and perhaps most American) state. -
FILM SERIES
Spectres, Devils, and Bad Blood in the Old America
Jul 1—9, 2026
FILM SERIESSpectres, Devils, and Bad Blood in the Old America
Jul 1—9, 2026
Filmmakers like Ryan Coogler, Julie Dash, Charles Laughton, Nicholas Ray, and more cinematically respond to the uncanny, supernatural, eerie nature of Old America—a practice of reckoning with a brutal past. -
Film
The Invite
Opens Jul 2
FilmNEW RELEASEThe Invite
Opens Jul 2
When a couple invites their enigmatic upstairs neighbors over, the night spirals into unexpected places in this star-studded dinner party dramedy teeming with wit, belly laughs, and surprising poignancy. -
FILM SERIES
Electronica
Jul 10—14, 2026
FILM SERIESElectronica
Jul 10—14, 2026
This collection of Y2K and Cyberpunk films overflowing with heart-pumping beats and dance-club debauchery will surely get your heart—and mind—racing. -
FILM SERIES
Contemporary Arab Cinema
Jul 15—23, 2026
FILM SERIESContemporary Arab Cinema
Jul 15—23, 2026
Born from the belief that Arab filmmakers must tell their own stories, this series brings together films from across the region that embrace complexity, contradiction, and resilience. -
Film
The Odyssey
Opens Jul 16
FilmNEW RELEASEThe Odyssey
Opens Jul 16
Christopher Nolan transforms an ancient Greek epic into a luxuriously cast summer blockbuster, with Odysseus (Matt Damon) fighting monsters and menaces as he returns with his soldiers from the Trojan War. -
Film
Leviticus
FilmNEW RELEASELeviticus
In a conservative Australian town, the most terrifying thing facing two queer teens isn’t just the ostracization of their community, but a more sinister entity that takes the form of the person they desire most: each other.
Music
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Theater | Music
I’m Almost There
Jun 9—28, 2026
Theater | MusicI’m Almost There
Jun 9—28, 2026
Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) presents a rueful, hilarious, and poignant modern love story in song about a man crossing a sea of doubts to find happiness... and good coffee. -
Theater | Music
Hewa Rwanda–Letter to the absent
Oct 7—11, 2026
Theater | MusicNext WaveHewa Rwanda–Letter to the absent
Oct 7—11, 2026
In this self-described “hymn to life,” Rugamba—alongside guitarist Majnun—theatrically adapts his memoir dedicated to his family killed in the Rwandan Genocide. -
Music | Opera
How does it feel to look at nothing
Oct 21—25, 2026
Music | OperaNext WaveHow does it feel to look at nothing
Oct 21—25, 2026
Visionary composer-performers Holland Andrews and yuniya edi kwon make their BAM debuts with an electrifying interdisciplinary work that fuses sound, movement, and ritual to ponder the ineffable. -
Music
Einstein on the Beach–50th Anniversary Concert
Nov 19—21, 2026
MusicNext WaveEinstein on the Beach–50th Anniversary Concert
Nov 19—21, 2026
Einstein on the Beach, the milestone opera by Philip Glass and Robert Wilson, returns to BAM in a 50th-anniversary concert by the Philip Glass Ensemble with a special artistic installation by Es Devlin. -
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Theater
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Theater | Music
I’m Almost There
Jun 9—28, 2026
Theater | MusicI’m Almost There
Jun 9—28, 2026
Todd Almond (Girl from the North Country) presents a rueful, hilarious, and poignant modern love story in song about a man crossing a sea of doubts to find happiness... and good coffee. -
Theater
The Ford/Hill Project
Sep 8—20, 2026
TheaterThe Ford/Hill Project
Sep 8—20, 2026
Next Wave favorite Lee Sunday Evans and Elizabeth Marvel transform the verbatim Senate testimony of Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford into a gripping, meticulously crafted evening of theater. -
Theater | Music
Hewa Rwanda–Letter to the absent
Oct 7—11, 2026
Theater | MusicNext WaveHewa Rwanda–Letter to the absent
Oct 7—11, 2026
In this self-described “hymn to life,” Rugamba—alongside guitarist Majnun—theatrically adapts his memoir dedicated to his family killed in the Rwandan Genocide. -
Theater
PRELUDE
Oct 13—15, 2026
TheaterFREEPRELUDE
Oct 13—15, 2026
En Garde Arts reunites Anne Bogart and Charles L. Mee for a large-scale, free outdoor performance on the plaza, inviting audiences to witness fleeting encounters and moments of connection in New York City. -
Dance | Theater
adaku, part 2
Nov 11—15, 2026
Dance | TheaterNext Waveadaku, part 2
Nov 11—15, 2026
In a future not so far away, a young woman taught that she has no past has a spiritual awakening, rendered by Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born in hypnotic swells of sound, song, and movement through space. -
Theater
La Distance
Nov 18—29, 2026
TheaterNext WaveLa Distance
Nov 18—29, 2026
As humanity struggles on earth, a daughter chooses exile on Mars, leaving her father to grapple with the challenge of maintaining connections across unnavigable distances in a timely drama by Tiago Rodrigues. -
Theater | Puppetry
“HUMAN”
Dec 2—5, 2026
Theater | PuppetryNext Wave“HUMAN”
Dec 2—5, 2026
This kaleidoscopic, puppetry-driven performance takes audiences to the bottom of the ocean, exploring what it means to be human in a world where humans no longer exist. -
Theater
Minor Music at the End of the World
Dec 4—6, 2026
TheaterNext WaveMinor Music at the End of the World
Dec 4—6, 2026
Inspired by two Saidiya Hartman essays and a W.E.B. Du Bois short story, this multi-disciplinary performance in three movements explores the possibility of Black life at the end of the world.
Dance
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Dance
Toi, moi, Tituba…
Oct 23 & 24, 2026
DanceNext WaveToi, moi, Tituba…
Oct 23 & 24, 2026
Munyaneza uses her own body as a danced archive, making suppressed voices audible, visible, and tangible again in this solo performance. -
Dance
Turn. Turning. TURNT.
Nov 4—7, 2026
DanceNext WaveTurn. Turning. TURNT.
Nov 4—7, 2026
Composed of work constructed prior to, during, and following the 2020 pandemic, Oliver’s three-part performance employs an amalgam of sound, design, and light in response to moments in our shared history. -
Dance | Theater
adaku, part 2
Nov 11—15, 2026
Dance | TheaterNext Waveadaku, part 2
Nov 11—15, 2026
In a future not so far away, a young woman taught that she has no past has a spiritual awakening, rendered by Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born in hypnotic swells of sound, song, and movement through space.
Talks
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Talks
VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
TalksVIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Join New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant in conversation with Malcolm Gladwell to launch his new book Vibe, a science-backed exploration into how to foster relationships in an increasingly isolating world.
Poetry
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Poetry
I Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
Oct 24—30, 2026
PoetryNext WaveI Guess It Was My Destiny To Live So Long
Oct 24—30, 2026
Hanif Abdurraqib returns with his vital, viral series celebrating poetry as a force for bringing people together, spotlighting powerful voices from across Africa this year alongside friends and neighbors.
Kids
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KIDS | FILM
Call for Submissions to BAMkids Film Festival
KIDS | FILMCall for Submissions to BAMkids Film Festival
Revisit your favorite films from 2025’s festival—or see what you missed—as we screen some of BAMkids Film Festival’s greatest hits of 2025 in programs chosen by and designed for ages 3—5, 6—8, and 9+! -
Film | Kids
Best of BAMkids Film Festival
Sep 12, Nov 14 & Dec 19
Film | KidsBest of BAMkids Film Festival
Sep 12, Nov 14 & Dec 19
Experience your favorite films from this year’s festival all over again or for the very first time as we screen some of BAMkids Film Festival’s greatest hits from 2026! -
Kids | Community
BAMboo!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 3—6pm
Kids | CommunityBAMboo!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 3—6pm
Get your costumes on and bring your family to our frightfully fun Halloween celebration, an autumn afternoon of carnival games, arts and crafts, candy giveaways, and more happening indoors and outdoors! -
Circus | Kids | Holiday
I’mPossible Holiday Wonders
Dec 10—13, 2026
Circus | Kids | HolidayI’mPossible Holiday Wonders
Dec 10—13, 2026
Behold an extraordinary group of multi-abled artists in this joyous and heart-warming circus extravaganza where breathtaking artistry, live music, and enchanting storytelling bring the magic of the holidays to life. -
BAMkids Parent Advisory Circle
BAMkids Parent Advisory Circle
This amazing group of Brooklyn-based, global majority parents and guardians have made a year-long commitment to regularly meet with BAMkids staff to reflect, dream, and help co-curate new experiences and programs.
Visual Art
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Visual Art
DanceAfrica Visual Art
May 5—Sep 30, 2026
Visual ArtDanceAfrica Visual Art
May 5—Sep 30, 2026
DanceAfrica and MoCADA present “Voices of Peace,” a 2023 tapestry by Ugandan artist Sanaa Gateja comprised of thousands of beads—each the result of meticulous hand rolling of post-consumer paper. -
Visual Art
Omari Douglin
May 2026—Apr 2027
Visual ArtOmari Douglin
May 2026—Apr 2027
Omari Douglin’s mural Junction, commissioned by BAM’s Robert W. Wilson Public Art Initiative, unfolds as a collage of reimagined images from magazines, posters, and advertisements in the BAM Archives. -
VISUAL ART
Omar Victor Diop
Ongoing
VISUAL ARTOmar Victor Diop
Ongoing
Revisit work by 2016 DanceAfrica visual artist Omar Victor Diop, a self-taught Sengalese photographer working within the rich tradition of the West African portrait studio, in a blog post featuring four of his photographs. -
VISUAL ART
Limited Edition Maira Kalman Print
ONGOING
VISUAL ARTLimited Edition Maira Kalman Print
ONGOING
Beloved artist Maira Kalman has partnered with BAM to release a new edition.
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Visual Art
Shinique Smith Print Series
ONGOING
Visual ArtShinique Smith Print Series
ONGOING
Acclaimed visual artist Shinique Smith has created three limited edition prints to benefit BAM's artistic and educational programming.
Galas & Events
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Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Member First Fridays
Ongoing
Members can enjoy a free small popcorn every first Friday of the month at the cinemas with the purchase of a ticket! Simply show your digital membership card at concessions to redeem.
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Programs
BAM Member Events
ProgramsBAM Member Events
Among the many perks of Tier 2+ BAM Membership are casual mingles and other social events. Tier 3+ Members enjoy additional benefits, including invitations to working rehearsals. -
Programs
BAM Patron Events
ProgramsBAM Patron Events
BAM Patrons are invited to attend many special events throughout the year, including Opening Night Parties, artist talks, and other behind-the-scenes events.
Community
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PROGRAMSSenior Cinema
Jan—Jun 2026
Senior Cinema
Jan—Jun 2026SENIORS ONLYSenior Cinema is a free monthly repertory film program for audience members 65 and over.
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Kids | CommunityBAMboo!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 3—6pm
BAMboo!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 3—6pmGet your costumes on and bring your family to our frightfully fun Halloween celebration, an autumn afternoon of carnival games, arts and crafts, candy giveaways, and more happening indoors and outdoors! -
CommunityDanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
Ongoing
DanceAfrica and the BAM Hamm Archives
OngoingDiscover the BAM Hamm Archives’ ongoing mission to preserve the vast legacy of DanceAfrica through projects focused on oral histories and recordings. -
CommunityFisher Takeovers
Jan—Jun 2026
Fisher Takeovers
Jan—Jun 2026Our series of unbounded full-building activations in the BAM Fisher returns with more inspiring occasions to come together and connect. -
FOR SENIORS 65+Seniors at BAM
Seniors at BAM
BAM has several initiatives to make our programs accessible to senior audience members.
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COMMUNITYCommunity Programs
Community Programs
From discounted tickets and transportation for special needs groups to opportunities for local arts organizations and businesses, BAM places special emphasis on its commitment to the community.
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VIDEO
BAM Community
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BAM Community
BAM Community
CommunityCommunity Resources
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Community Resources
ONGOINGA wide-ranging list of resources—from arts education activities to food assistance programs—to help you and your loved ones navigate these difficult times safely.
Puppetry
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Theater | Puppetry
“HUMAN”
Dec 2—5, 2026
Theater | PuppetryNext Wave“HUMAN”
Dec 2—5, 2026
This kaleidoscopic, puppetry-driven performance takes audiences to the bottom of the ocean, exploring what it means to be human in a world where humans no longer exist.
Circus
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Circus | Kids | Holiday
I’mPossible Holiday Wonders
Dec 10—13, 2026
Circus | Kids | HolidayI’mPossible Holiday Wonders
Dec 10—13, 2026
Behold an extraordinary group of multi-abled artists in this joyous and heart-warming circus extravaganza where breathtaking artistry, live music, and enchanting storytelling bring the magic of the holidays to life.