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Brooklyn Americana Music Festival

"Most Brooklyn-esque!" NY Times

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Brooklyn Americana Music Festival (BKAMF) 

12th Annual September 10 - 13, 2026
Four Days. Six Venues. 
Two Ticketed Events. Twenty Free Events. 

Brooklyn Americana Music Festival takes place at five indoor venues along the Brooklyn waterfront. Supported by and in celebration of women artist owned and operated independent small businesses: The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music, and Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook; Superfine, and 68 Jay St. Plus two full days of free music in the Dumbo Archway Plaza under the Manhattan Bridge. 

Voted ‘Best Festival’ Empire State Awards, 2023. Previous winners Coney Island Mermaid Parade, and Celebrate Brooklyn.

BKAMF is known far and wide in the live music community as a trail blazing inclusive and diverse festival. Audiences enjoy at least 60 % women identifying and women led bands, LGBTQ and BIPOC, emerging and established artists. The 11th annual BKAMF continues our tradition of presenting Brooklyn bands alongside touring artists from Austin TX, Louisville KY, New Orleans LA, and the heartland.

Top Ten Lists:
Time Out NY, amNY, Brooklyn Magazine, Go Magazine, The Bluegrass Standard, Red Hook Star Review, Brooklyn Roads, and more!


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In 2024 The Tenth Annual Brooklyn Americana Music Festival kicked off at Jalopy Theatre Thursday, September 12th. Opening night is a benefit for the following three days of free music in Dumbo and Red Hook, where we unveil the new t-shirts, totes, and tank tops - All sales go to support the festival. 

Opening night Thurs Sept 12th 8pm Starring Tyrone Cotton (Louisville KY), Jesse Lenat (Brooklyn NY),  Annie Keating (Brooklyn NY), and Fern Maddie (VT). Em Cee Jan Bell. Pre-show in Jalopy Tavern Eliane Amherd - Swiss born Brooklyn based singer guitarist plays Jazz, Latin, African and Brazilian tunes.

Discount Code to Opening Night: SM4YWC8IE4



Learn More: https://brooklynamericanafest.com/festival-artists