Bargemusic ran chamber concerts on a floating barge at Fulton Ferry Landing for four decades until the vessel was towed away for good, and the series now plays the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse instead. Every concert this season is admission-free, no tickets and no reservations, which turns a Faure programme into a walk-in afternoon on the East River. If you want live chamber music without a box office, this is the easiest yes in Brooklyn.
What to expect
Doors open twenty minutes before the 2pm start and seating is first-come, so a short queue forms outside the Boathouse. The room is a compact waterfront hall with river and Manhattan views behind the players. The programme runs about an hour of Faure chamber repertoire with no intermission ceremony.
Good to know
- 2/3/4/5/R to Borough Hall or Court St, then walk down into Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- No tickets and no reservations; arrive early because seating is first-come.
- Doors open twenty minutes before the performance and not before.
- The Boathouse is a new home for the series after the barge was retired.
- An afternoon slot pairs well with a walk along the pier afterward.
- Suits anyone curious about chamber music without committing to a ticket price.
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Common questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Bargemusic states that all concerts this season are admission-free, with no tickets and no reservations required.
Is this still on the barge?
No. The barge EL 375 was retired and towed away; Bargemusic concerts now take place at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse.
How early should I arrive?
Doors open twenty minutes before the performance and seating is first-come, so arriving before doors is worthwhile.
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