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.
