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Industry City (Fort Hamilton stage), Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Sunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues at Industry City

Industry City's Sunday Sessions close the weekend with free live jazz and blues at Fort Hamilton — cocktails, courtyard air and no cover.

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A standing free-jazz session at golden hour is the gentlest possible landing for a weekend — no cover, no commitment, drinks in hand while a live band works through jazz and blues standards. Industry City's courtyards in mid-September are at their best, and the food halls solve dinner afterward. If your Sunday evening wants live music without a ticket or a late night, this is precision-engineered for it.

What to expect

A two-hour live set in a relaxed bar setting, with a mixed local crowd winding down the weekend over drinks. Seating is casual and first-come; the vibe is conversation-friendly rather than concert-formal. Wander the campus shops and food halls before the music starts.

Good to know

  • D/N/R to 36 St in Brooklyn
  • Free with no ticket — just show up
  • Full bar; food halls nearby for dinner
  • Ends early enough for a reasonable Monday
  • Outdoor-adjacent space — a light layer helps after sunset

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Common questions

Is there a cover charge?

No — the music is free; you pay only for what you eat and drink.

Is it kid-friendly?

Early-evening and casual — families are fine, though it's more of a drinks crowd.