Brooklyn Academy of Music

For more than 160 years, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has been a home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas. Founded in 1861, BAM has grown from a community performing arts space into an internationally recognized cultural institution known for championing bold, boundary-pushing work across theater, dance, music, opera, film, and multidisciplinary performance.

BAM’s mission is to be the leading progressive arts center in the world, connecting global artists with local audiences and fostering creativity, curiosity, and dialogue. We support emerging and established voices, elevate innovative storytelling, and offer programs that reflect the diversity and dynamism of Brooklyn and beyond.

Through world-class performances, artist residencies, community engagement, and accessible education programs, BAM continues to broaden the possibilities of the performing arts, welcoming audiences to work that sparks curiosity and invites deeper connection.