
“A soul-stirring fusion of rhythm and movement to punctuate the arrival of summer.”
—BKReader
—BKReader
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for the 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. We’re packing the long weekend with a rich lineup of exhilarating creative offerings: dance, music, film, visual art—and, of course, plenty of food, crafts, and fashion at the outdoor bazaar. Immerse your senses in four days of inspiring sights, smells, sounds, and tastes at BAM’s iconic summer kick-off. Tickets are now on sale for all performances.
“A soul-stirring fusion of rhythm and movement to punctuate the arrival of summer.”
—BKReader
—BKReader
ONSALE DATES
Thu, Oct 9 at 1pm
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Oct 30 at 1pm
General Public
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Oct 30 at 1pm
General Public
UPCOMING Performances
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets start at $20
All online and phone orders for tickets are subject to a $3 facility fee and a $4.50 handling fee. All orders at the box office are subject to a $3 facility fee per ticket.
BAM Members & Patrons receive 20% off tickets through Dec 15, 2025. No promo code needed.
All online and phone orders for tickets are subject to a $3 facility fee and a $4.50 handling fee. All orders at the box office are subject to a $3 facility fee per ticket.
BAM Members & Patrons receive 20% off tickets through Dec 15, 2025. No promo code needed.
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:
Leadership support for BAM Access Programs provided by the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM programming provided by
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by
The SHS Foundation
Leadership support for
dance at BAM provided by:
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