Congo Square Drummers Circle

Name: Congo Square Drummers Circle
Start: 2026-07-05T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove, Brooklyn

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Drummer's Grove is one of Brooklyn's great living traditions — a Sunday drum circle that has gathered near Prospect Park's Parkside entrance for decades, layering African and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into a wall of sound that pulls dancers and listeners into the open. It's free, welcoming and deeply communal: bring a drum and join in, or just spread a blanket and feel the polyrhythms move the crowd. For a soulful, only-in-Brooklyn Sunday, few things beat losing an afternoon to the grove.

What to expect

Expect a ring of drummers and dancers under the trees, with the rhythm building over the afternoon and bystanders welcome to listen, dance or join. The atmosphere is friendly and intergenerational. Bring a blanket, water and your own instrument if you want to play.

Good to know

Take the B/Q to Parkside Avenue, then enter Prospect Park near Parkside and Ocean
Free and open to all — drummers and dancers welcome to participate
Bring your own drum if you'd like to play; otherwise come to watch and dance
Shaded grove setting; still bring water and sun protection
A relaxed, communal Sunday vibe — great for families
Pair with a Prospect Park picnic or the nearby Lakeside

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Common questions

Where is Drummer's Grove?

Inside Prospect Park near the Parkside and Ocean Avenue entrance in Brooklyn.

Can I join in?

Yes — it's an open community circle; bring a drum to play or come to listen and dance.

Is it free?

Yes, the drum circle is free and open to everyone.

Congo Square Drummers Circle

What to expect

Good to know

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