Things to Do in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn, New York, founded in 1634 and home to about 2.7 million people, currently lists around 1,500 upcoming events, with approximately 650 occurring within the next 30 days. About one in ten of these listings are free. The most common event types include concerts and live music at around 550 venues, followed by comedy at about 300, sports and fitness at roughly 250, theater and performing arts at approximately 100, community and social gatherings at near 80, and museums and heritage sites at about 60. Major venues hosting the most listings are Barclays Center, EastVille Comedy Club, Brooklyn Paramount, The Bell House, UBS Arena, and Brooklyn Bowl. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders, Olivia Rodrigo, Petite Rouge, and the Queens College Department of Theatre, Dance & Fashion.
City facts
- Weather
- 53°F · Clear · High 65° / low 41°F
- Population
- 2,736,074 (2020)
- Area
- 251 km²
- Founded
- 1634
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Frequently asked questions about events in Brooklyn
- How many events are listed for Brooklyn this month?
- About 650 events are scheduled for the next 30 days out of a total of around 1,500 upcoming listings.
- Are there free events available in Brooklyn?
- Yes, approximately 10 percent of all listed events are free to attend.
- What is the most popular type of event in this city?
- Concerts and live music are the most common type with about 550 listings, followed by comedy at around 300.
- Which venues host the most events in Brooklyn?
- The venues with the highest number of upcoming listings include Barclays Center, EastVille Comedy Club, Brooklyn Paramount, The Bell House, UBS Arena, and Brooklyn Bowl.