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Yet another Brooklyn music institution is staring down the clock. The Music Hall of Williamsburg, the beloved 650-capacity venue that helped define North Brooklyn’s modern concert scene, will lose its lease at the end of 2026 and may be forced to relocate or close altogether.
The news comes via an internal memo from Bowery Presents co-partners Jim Glancy and John Moore, first reported by Variety and later confirmed by multiple outlets. According to the memo, the owners of the building at 66 North Sixth Street have opted not to renew the venue’s lease, bringing nearly two decades of live music in the space to a close. A representative for Bowery Presents declined to comment further.
Since opening in 2007, taking over the space formerly known as Northsix, the Music Hall of Williamsburg has been a rite of passage for artists on the cusp of something bigger. It’s where future headliners played sweaty, unforgettable sets before graduating to arenas and where established stars dropped in for famously intimate underplays.
Over the years, the venue has hosted everyone from Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles and Coldplay to Tame Impala, St. Vincent, The Weeknd, Robyn, Tyler, the Creator and Phoebe Bridgers. Last year alone, Coldplay returned to the room to celebrate the release of its 10th studio album, reminding everyone just how special a small stage can feel with a huge artist.
In their memo, Glancy and Moore framed the closure as a consequence of real estate realities rather than waning demand. A spokesperson for Asana Partners, which previously owned the property, confirmed to the New York Post that the building was sold earlier this month. What happens next for the space—and whether Bowery Presents will find a new home for the Music Hall brand—remains unclear.
The venue isn’t going quietly, though. Shows will continue through the end of 2026 and Bowery Presents says it plans to make the final year count, spotlighting rising talent and welcoming back familiar faces.
The impending loss of Music Hall of Williamsburg lands amid a rough stretch for Brooklyn nightlife, following the dramatic shutdown of the Brooklyn Mirage and ongoing pressure on small-to-mid-sized venues citywide.
For now, the lights are still on and the calendar is still filling up. If this really is the final chapter, it’s one worth showing up for.