BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn!, the borough's long-running free outdoor festival, steps out of the Lena Horne Bandshell for a neighborhood edition at Brower Park in Crown Heights, headlined by genre-blending collective Black House Radio. It's the festival's 'Radical Joy' season distilled to a local, come-as-you-are block party — free and family-friendly. If you'd rather catch Celebrate Brooklyn! in an intimate neighborhood setting than the big Prospect Park crowd, this is your weekend.
What to expect
Expect an afternoon-into-evening free concert on the green at Brower Park, with Black House Radio's soulful, genre-crossing set as the centerpiece. It's an all-ages, open-lawn affair — bring a blanket and settle in. Local vibes, easy sightlines, and no ticket required.
Good to know
- Brower Park is in Crown Heights near the Brooklyn Children's Museum; the A/C to Kingston–Throop or the 3 to Kingston Ave are close.
- The show is free with no ticket needed — just show up.
- Bring a blanket or low chair for the lawn; it's a picnic-style setting.
- It's family-friendly, with the adjacent Brooklyn Children's Museum for an easy pairing.
- Outdoor and weather-dependent, so check BRIC's channels if skies look uncertain.
- Arrive a little early to claim a good patch of grass near the stage.
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Common questions
Is this at the Prospect Park bandshell?
No — this Celebrate Brooklyn! date is a neighborhood edition at Brower Park in Crown Heights, not the Lena Horne Bandshell.
Is it free?
Yes, this Celebrate Brooklyn! show is free and open to all, no ticket required.
Who's playing?
Black House Radio, a genre-blending collective, headlines the Brower Park bill.
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