Drummer's Grove is not a stage and not a programmed concert — it is a corner of Prospect Park that has been given over to drummers on Sundays since the late 1960s, formally named for them in 1997. Walk in and you hear it before you see it. This particular Sunday carries a Congo Square Drummers Circle permit, which means a gathering rather than a handful of players. If you want the version of Brooklyn that does not require a ticket or a reservation, stand at the edge of the grove for half an hour
What to expect
An open-air drum circle in a wooded grove near the Parkside Avenue entrance, with players, dancers and onlookers mixing freely. There is no seating beyond the benches and the grass. Times are drawn from the city's permit record; the gathering builds through the afternoon rather than starting sharply.
Good to know
- Nearest trains: B or Q to Parkside Ave, a short walk to the grove.
- Drummer's Grove is inside the park near the Parkside and Ocean Avenue entrance.
- Bring a blanket — seating is benches and grass.
- Details come from the city permit record; check on arrival for the day's shape.
- Good for families; the grove is open and easy to drift in and out of.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Where is Drummer's Grove?
Inside Prospect Park near the Parkside Avenue and Ocean Avenue entrance.
What time does it start?
The city permit lists an 11am start on Sunday, October 4, 2026.