Fort Greene
Events & Festivals
Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Description
As part of a long-running annual tradition, artists, activists and civic leaders come together at the Brooklyn Academy of Music for the City’s largest event commemorating Dr. King—now in its 40th iteration. Tickets for the free events are available on a first-come, first-seated basis in the lobby of the Gilman Opera House starting at 8am. Among the highlights are a dance performance, musical shows and a screening of Just Mercy.
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Features
Cost
Free
Seasonal
Winter
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Accessibility
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
Type
Film & TV
Music
Live Music
Charities & Nonprofits
Musical
Art Galleries
Genre
Dance
Drama
Comedy
Opera
Classical Music / Symphony