Music Hall of Williamsburg to Close in 2026

The Music Hall of Williamsburg, a cornerstone of New York City's live music scene for nearly two decades, will close at the end of 2026 after its lease expires at the longtime Brooklyn venue.

The 650-capacity concert hall at 66 North 6th Street in Williamsburg has been notified by the building's owners that the lease will not be renewed, according to an internal memo from The Bowery Presents, the promoter that operates the space. Co-partners Jim Glancy and John Moore shared the news with staff, emphasizing the venue's enduring role in the neighborhood. "After nearly two decades, The Bowery Presents has been notified by the owners of 66 North 6th Street that our lease for Music Hall of Williamsburg will not be renewed, and our time in the building will come to an end at the conclusion of 2026," they wrote. The operators plan to continue booking and producing shows through the end of next year to honor the venue's legacy.

Music Hall of Williamsburg opened in September 2007, transforming the space previously occupied by the smaller rock club Northsix into a key destination for emerging artists during Williamsburg's cultural boom. The Bowery Presents, founded in 2004, expanded from...