Suggestions for Festival near Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Michael F. • February 12, 2017One of the nicest parks in the city, small but well maintained, plenty of activities and festivities in all weather

stephiedoo • January 4, 2010Summer concert series, Howl Festival, movie nights on the lawn, markets, and other cool events make this one of the best neighborhood parks.

amNewYork • June 20, 2012SUMMER 2012: The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival kicks off here! (JULY 9) Busta Rhymes headlines this yearly tribute. Expect concerts, panels and block parties. Through July 14. Prices and locations vary.

Randy G. • February 11, 2011The annual Avant Music Festival of avant-garde music happens in February

Indulgent Eats • June 13, 2016Opened just for summer '16, this massive indoor/outdoor event space plays host to hours-long festivals and DJs all summer, so you can dance from day all the way into the wee hours of the morning.

Jen B. • August 30, 2018Good spot for a festival. Afropunk!

SummerStage • January 24, 2012Nothing better than SummerStage returning in August this year to East River Park. The largest music, dance, and theater festival in NYC for the low-low price of free! #summerstage

Rachel L. • June 17, 2023Protip: if you're seeing a movie in theater 1, there are two staircases up to the theater. You can use either one, even at Tribeca Film Festival 📽️

Ian F. • July 15, 2010Definitely check out the Japan Cuts festival when it's held. Great films.

Myke H. • November 20, 2011Check their twitter for updates on really good shows. They post all the time and have festivals all the time too!

Carleen • November 11, 2020come for the jerk chicken, festival + island vibes, stay for the music.

Jeeleighanne D. • May 5, 2014Great time at the Holi Hai festival

Time Out New York • October 31, 2011This adored staple of Off Broadway also produces Under the Radar, the best Off-Off Broadway festival. Jump on tickets to see the daring international program of experimental theater.

Charlottes • May 15, 2015If these walls could talk... Got a sticky beak into this wonderful old place during the Hot Jazz Festival. Especially loved the library and the incredible iron work balcony overlooking Gramercy Park.

The New Yorker M. • September 26, 2011Thanks for attending the 2011 New Yorker Festival. To find out about last-minute tickets, ask at the door or follow us on Twitter @NewYorkerFest

Bitches Who Brunch • December 16, 2016The Bitches say B+. Fantastic cocktails, a worldly menu, and an incredibly fun venue for brunch. Perfect for birthday brunches or a festive group get-together, day or night.

SummerStage • January 24, 2012The Queensboro Bridge provides a scenic background for SummerStage this July. As excitement fills the air, music, dance, and theater performances take stage at our amazing free festival. #summerstage

Tony X. • November 1, 2012Came here for the nacho and beer festival. Holy crap. Place is huge and the craft beer is stellar. Cute little outside area on the second floor just in case you need a breather.

Charlotte D. • November 23, 2017Well worth a visit over the holiday season - incredibly festive. Feels very classic.

Antonio • August 23, 2015The fringe festival takes place here! I saw "The Great Forgotten" and it is an AMAZING show! Comfy seating and an intimate black box atmosphere😁

Betty K. • August 21, 2010Solar One's South Asian Festival sucked. Cold food, lame area, boring crowd

StageBuddy • February 18, 2013From 02/20 to 03/03 this theater will be home to the Frigid Festival! See listings for all the shows and buy tickets:

Tasting Table • November 7, 2014Get saucy at this festive, industrial-looking BBQ spot, housed in a former garage. Toast to your birth with beer by the gallon and whiskey by the Mason jar.