Elsewhere's rooftop is the most reliably good open-air dance floor in Brooklyn — a real sound system, a skyline view over Bushwick, and a phone-free policy that actually changes how the crowd behaves. Kyle Walker plays the kind of driving, vocal-forward house that works best while there is still sun on the deck. Start at doors and you get the sunset half of the party as well as the dark half.
What to expect
You come up to a large open-air deck with a bar, frozen drinks and a proper club rig rather than a patio speaker. Phones are discouraged on the dance floor, so people actually dance and the pictures happen in the courtyard instead. Five hours means the party moves from a golden-hour warm-up into a full night set without a break.
Good to know
- Elsewhere is on Johnson Avenue in Bushwick; the L to Jefferson Street is a short walk
- It is 21 and over and a physical government ID is required, not a photo of one
- The rooftop keeps a phone-free dance floor, so plan to shoot in the courtyard
- Shows run rain or shine and move indoors if the weather turns
- Arrive near doors if you want the sunset stretch of the set
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Common questions
Is the rooftop covered?
No, it is a seasonal open-air deck, but Elsewhere moves the party to an indoor space if weather forces it.
Can I take photos?
Not on the dance floor. Elsewhere runs a phone-free floor and points people to the courtyard for photos and conversation.
What is the age limit?
21 and over, with a physical, scannable government ID or passport required at the door.
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