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DanceAfrica 2026

Opening Date: May 22, 2026
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
DanceAfrica 2026

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Playing @
BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The nation’s largest celebration of African diasporic dance and music returns for the 49th year this Memorial Day Weekend. We’re packing the long weekend with a rich lineup of exhilarating creative offerings: dance, music, film, visual art—and, of course, plenty of food, crafts, and fashion at the outdoor bazaar. Immerse your senses in four days of inspiring sights, smells, sounds and tastes at BAM’s iconic summer kick-off. 

Artistic Director Abdel R. Salaam
Dance

Performance Schedule

FRIDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY @ 2 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
MONDAY @ 3 PM


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Full-price tickets:

$21.00 - $86.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Six locations: Three areas in rear orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each.
  • Seating

    The Opera House seats 2,086.Orchestra level of Opera House on main level, directly off lobby.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. Braille lettering.
  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.
  • Parking

    Ashland Place.
  • Entrance

    Six steps up from street into main lobby. One handrail.Alternate entrance: Saint Felix St. Unmarked. Ramp (1.5" lip) into main lobby. Double doors (heavy). Security will assist.
  • Box Office

    Main lobby. Counters 49".
  • Restroom

    Rear of orchestra. Door 29". Stall door 31". Commode 17.5". Grab bars.
  • Water Fountain

    Main lobby. Spout 35".
  • Telephone

    Main lobby to right of alternate entrance. Cord 27".
  • Assisted Listening System

    Yes.
  • Visual Assistance

    None.

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