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About Howard Gilman Opera House at Brooklyn Academy of Music
The Howard Gilman Opera House is a premier performing arts venue within the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) complex in Brooklyn, NY. With a seating capacity of 2,096, it hosts world-class music, opera, dance, and theater productions in a grand, acoustically tuned space. This page provides practical details to help you plan your visit, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.
Whether you’re catching a headline concert by iconic artists or a celebrated ballet company, secure your seats with confidence — we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket access and reliable recommendations for nearby accommodations and eateries.
Parking is available at Ashland Place with additional nearby garages and street parking options. The venue is walkable from multiple subway stations, including Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center (for 2/3/4/5/D/Q trains) and Pacific Street (B/M/N/R lines), making it easy to reach from across New York City. When planning your night, consider nearby hotels such as Even Hotel Brooklyn, Holiday Inn Downtown Brooklyn, Hotel Indigo Downtown Brooklyn, Sheraton Brooklyn New York, and Aloft Brooklyn for convenient stays close to BAM. For meals and pre-show or post-show bites, we list trusted affiliate partner suggestions to help you book with confidence. For the most up-to-date seating maps, check the venue maps linked on our page.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 2,096 seats (Howard Gilman Opera House) per BAM’s rentals page.
- Address: 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Peter Jay Sharp Building, BAM).
- Venue type: Performing arts center/theater space within Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
- Seating chart: Online seating maps available (SeatGeek interactive seating chart; Ticketmaster venue maps).
- Parking: Parking available at Ashland Place; nearby garages and street parking options exist nearby.
- Transit: Multiple subway options within walking distance (e.g., Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center for 2/3/4/5/D/Q; Pacific St for B/M/N/R).
- Nearby hotels: Even Hotel Brooklyn, Holiday Inn Downtown Brooklyn, Hotel Indigo Downtown Brooklyn, Sheraton Brooklyn New York, Aloft Brooklyn.
- Notable events: Has hosted Adele, Rufus Wainwright, Sarah Silverman, NYC Opera, American Ballet Theatre, Feist; Carey Playhouse space renamed within BAM, Rose Cinemas.