Gimme Gimme Disco has built a national following on one simple promise — a DJ-led floor of ABBA, Bee Gees and seventies disco played loud enough to make strangers sing at each other — and the Pier 17 roof turns it into a skyline party. The venue sits five stories above the East River with the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade in view, and bars run the length of the deck. If your ideal night involves glitter and a river breeze, book this one.
What to expect
Expect a standing, open-air dance floor rather than a seated concert, with DJs running a continuous disco set and the crowd dressed for it. Bars line the perimeter of the deck and the sightlines to the bridge are unobstructed from most of the room. The party ends earlier than a club night would, which makes it easy to pair with dinner downstairs at the Seaport.
Good to know
- Take the 2/3, 4/5, A/C, J/Z or R to Fulton St and walk east to 89 South Street.
- Tickets go through AXS; there is also a walk-up AXS box office at Pier 17.
- Dress-up is encouraged and very much the norm — sequins are not out of place.
- The deck is outdoors and breezy over the water, so bring a layer for later in the night.
- This is a standing dance party, not a seated show; wear shoes you can move in.
- Elevators run to the rooftop, so step-free access is available.
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Common questions
What music is played?
Gimme Gimme Disco is a DJ-led disco dance party built around ABBA and seventies disco; the Pier 17 listing describes it as part of the venue's eclectic lineup.
Is it indoors?
No — The Rooftop at Pier 17 is an open-air deck five stories above the East River, and the event runs rain or shine.
How late does it go?
The Pier 17 rooftop shows conclude no later than 10pm, so it is an early-evening party rather than a late club night.
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