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Elsewhere

A multi-room music venue and nightclub in Bushwick, Brooklyn, dedicated to underground and unbound music, featuring five performance spaces across three stories.

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What is Elsewhere known for?

Elsewhere is a multi-room music venue, nightclub, and arts space in Bushwick, Brooklyn, that focuses on underground and unbound music.

What are the hours?

Elsewhere is typically open most days for events, closing around midnight Monday through Thursday, 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11pm on Sundays.

Where is it located and how do I get there?

It is located at 599 Johnson Ave in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The nearest subway access is via the L train, with a 5-minute walk from Jefferson St. and a 10-minute walk from Morgan Ave.

What is the layout of the venue?

The venue features three stories of dance floors and stages, including five musical performance spaces. Its largest stage, The Hall, is purpose-built for live programs, DJs, electronic acts, and immersive art experiences.

When did it open?

Elsewhere opened on October 31, 2017.

What should I check before going?

Use Gyde for context, then check official sources for current hours, tickets, construction, and closures.

What to know

Elsewhere is a multi-room music venue, nightclub, and arts space located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Opened on October 31, 2017, the venue is managed by PopGun Presents, an events collective with deep roots in New York City's underground music community. The team behind the space has a history stretching back to Glasslands in Williamsburg, which served as an early-2000s experiment in art and partying. The facility features five musical performance spaces distributed across three stories of dance floors and stages. Among these is The Hall, the venue's largest stage, which was purpose-built for live programs, electronic acts, and immersive art experiences. This dedicated space allows the venue to host a wide array of national and international touring artists. Since its opening on Halloween in 2017, Elsewhere has hosted thousands of artists and staged over 600 events each year. The venue has presented over 20,000 hours of live music, emphasizing its role as a hub for radical music and underground sounds. Its complex layout includes specialized rooms that can be transformed into immersive spaces for specific events.

Visitor tips

  • Enter via the large courtyard entrance on the left side of the building for events in Zone One, The Loft, or the Rooftop.
  • The nearest subway access is via the L train; it is a 5-minute walk from Jefferson St. and 10 minutes from the Morgan Ave. stop.
  • Check the weekly programming page for current events as the venue typically closes around midnight Monday through Thursday.

Nearby context

Situated at 599 Johnson Ave in the heart of Bushwick, Elsewhere is a cornerstone of the neighborhood's reputation as a center for electronic music and underground arts.

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