Brooklyn Bridge Park is preparing for another busy summer and fall season, with free events, outdoor recreation and cultural programming scheduled from May through October along the borough’s waterfront.
The park’s 2026 lineup includes concerts, dance parties, fitness classes, kayaking, educational workshops and family-friendly activities spread across its piers and public spaces. Organizers said additional programming will be announced throughout the season.
The season officially begins May 16 with the annual Kite Festival at Pier 5, featuring kite flying, live music and arts and crafts from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The event marks the only day each year that kite flying is permitted inside the park.
Also returning that weekend is the 15th annual Photoville Festival, running May 16-30 with photography exhibitions displayed in shipping containers and outdoor installations at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza and locations across New York City.
Public Art Fund’s “Guardian Spirit” exhibition by artist Woody De Othello will remain on display through March 2027 at Pier 1 and in DUMBO. The installation features large-scale bronze and redwood sculptures inspired by nkisi spiritual traditions from Western and Central Africa.
Summer programming will also include Papi Juice dance parties, a Metropolitan Opera recital, salsa dancing, folk and bluegrass performances and Herbert Holler’s Freedom Party Outside. Bargemusic will continue presenting weekend chamber music concerts at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse.
Movies With A View returns for its 26th season with free outdoor screenings on Thursday evenings in July and August at Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn. A family movie night is also scheduled for September. Film selections are expected to be announced in June.
Recreation offerings include public kayaking, youth basketball clinics, catch-and-release fishing, stargazing events and weekly fitness classes including yoga, Pilates and bootcamp sessions. Educational programming and volunteer opportunities focused on ecology, sustainability and waterfront stewardship will continue throughout the season.
