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Welcome to Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell, the outdoor amphitheater at the heart of Brooklyn’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival. Since its 2021 renaming, this venue remains a premier open-air performance space, drawing audiences from across NYC for music, dance, and cultural events. With 2,000 seats in the plaza and about 5,000 on the lawn, the Bandshell accommodates large crowds while preserving a close, communal concert experience.
Located at 141 Prospect Park West in Brooklyn, NY 11215, the Lena Horne Bandshell is the go-to venue for free and ticketed events during warmer months. Whether you’re planning a BRIC show or a special performance, we’ve got you covered with practical tips on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats and enjoy a smooth night out.
Seating is distributed across the plaza and lawn, totaling about 7,000 capacity for various performances. There’s no dedicated parking area, so plan for limited street parking. The venue is well-served by multiple subway lines, including F/G to 7th Ave or 15th St/Prospect Park, 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza, and B/Q to 7th Ave, plus bus routes along Prospect Park West and Lincoln Road. If you’re visiting from out of town, consider nearby hotels like Hotel Le Bleu, Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Brooklyn, and La Quinta Inn & Suites Brooklyn Downtown for convenient stays within a short commute to Prospect Park. For a complete, satisfying night, explore our recommended nearby restaurants and booking options with trusted affiliate partners.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue name: Lena Horne Bandshell (renamed in 2021; previously Prospect Park Bandshell).
- Location/address: 141 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
- Capacity/seating: 2,000 seats in the plaza plus 5,000 on the lawn (total around 7,000).
- Venue type: outdoor amphitheater within Prospect Park; main site for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!.
- Parking: no designated parking area; street parking is very limited.
- Transit: served by multiple lines — F/G to 7th Ave or 15th St/Prospect Park; 2/3 to Grand Army Plaza; B/Q to 7th Ave; additional bus routes via Prospect Park West and Lincoln Road.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Le Bleu (370 Fourth Ave, 11215); Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Brooklyn (181 3rd Ave, 11217); La Quinta Inn & Suites Brooklyn Downtown (533 3rd Ave, 11215).
- Notable events: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, NYC’s longest-running free outdoor performing arts festival.