Presenting classic films, premieres, festivals, and retrospectives, with appearances by filmmakers, actors, and critics.

BAMkids inspires young audiences with a delightful and diverse lineup of concerts, workshops, movie matinees, and live performances for kids ages 3—11.

Two jam-packed days featuring the best short films from 30 different countries, plus hands-on activities, circus performers, dance, and more!

Transform the world around you at this interactive technology showcase, featuring multiple floors of all-new, multisensory installations from today’s leading digital artists.

Start your trick-or-treating off right at this free Halloween party. Family-friendly music and mischief kicks off at 4pm!

BAM welcomes all members of the community for this beloved annual celebration in honor of iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring keynote speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones.

BAMcafé Live features a diverse mix of performances in BAM's Lepercq Space for free. Since 1999, it has served as a career launchpad for many new artists and an intimate performance home for established artists.

In this monthly repertory film series at BAM Rose Cinemas, Senior Cinema offers free admission to moviegoers 65 years and older, with complimentary popcorn and soda.

A unique series for sophisticated writers and readers, Eat, Drink & Be Literary brings major contemporary authors to BAMcafé for intimate readings and engaging discussions.

Experience the thrill of live, high-definition transmissions of Met Opera performances.

Performances from London’s National Theatre come to BAM Rose Cinemas in high definition.

BAM partners with Greenlight Bookstore to celebrate new books and their authors, creating a dynamic space for audiences to engage with critical questions facing our society.

Now in its 25th year, this free concert series champions the adventurous voices of R&B with performances by funk icon Roy Ayers, powerhouse singer Nona Hendryx, modern blues man Fantastic Negrito, and more.

In this series of conversations and film screenings, we trace the concept of speaking truth to power—undeniably a form of resistance—and the many challenges that face the individuals, societies, and movements that seek to employ it.

BAM partners with New York pop-up lecture outfit Think Olio for a new seminar series that freshly examines the tensions inherent in our government since its founding.

For the fifth year running, BAM presents a celebration of innovative radio, live on stage.

The Bard’s most beloved plays come to BAM Rose Cinemas with HD films of live productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Julie Taymor, The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company, and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

What is the truth? Simon Critchley presents a new conversation series that encourages audiences to abandon their convictions at the door and explore the ambiguity of reality.

Bolshoi in HD presents screenings of world renowned ballets with additional behind-the-scenes content and backstage interviews.

BAM is proud to be a part of Cuban Culture Festival New York, an exciting multidisciplinary initiative in celebration of American Friends of the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba’s 15th anniversary and its efforts to promote arts exchange between the US and Cuba.

 With a shared dedication to connecting artists across genres, BAM and Nonesuch have cultivated the work of many performers in this landmark festival that celebrates the influential label's 50 years.

Pride gets a Brooklyn edge this June with a multi-arts party; free comedy; two New York premiere films; and a special Anna Nicole Smith parade float.

The Bridge Project, a three-year transatlantic partnership between BAM, The Old Vic , and Neal Street, staged five stellar international productions.

A comedy showcase that allows comics to experiment recklessly with humor while causing only minimal harm to themselves and others.

BAMcinématek presents classic films, premieres, festivals, and retrospectives, plus special appearances by filmmakers and critics.

Experience true cultural adventure and world-class performances in locations across the globe with BAMtravel, a unique program that only BAM could arrange.