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St. Ann’s Warehouse

A powerhouse of the American avant-garde, this performing arts institution transforms a pre-Civil War tobacco warehouse into a flexible, world-class theater where global culture and rock 'n roll energy collide.

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St. Ann’s Warehouse
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What is St. Ann’s Warehouse known for?

It is a performing arts institution in Brooklyn described as a home for the American avant-garde, international companies, and emerging artists. The venue brands itself as a place where theater meets rock 'n roll.

Where is it located and how do I get there?

St. Ann’s Warehouse is located at 45 Water Street, Brooklyn 11201, next to the Brooklyn Bridge. The theater entrance is accessed via Old Dock Street or New Dock Street in Brooklyn Bridge Park; visitors from Manhattan can walk via the Brooklyn Bridge footpath to Washington Street and then head north to Water Street.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, all performances are accessible to people with limited mobility and wheelchair users. Assistive listening devices are also available for loan at the box office with a photo ID.

What are the box office hours?

The box office phone line is available Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 5 PM ET, and opens two hours before performance times on weekends and evenings.

What is the history of the building?

The institution began in 1980 as a classical music venue in a church on Montague Street before moving to a spice milling factory in DUMBO in 2000. In 2015, it moved to its current location, a 25,000-square-foot pre-Civil War tobacco warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

What should I check before going?

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

What to know

St. Ann’s Warehouse is a premier performing arts institution located at 45 Water Street in Brooklyn. The organization began its journey in 1980 as a classical music venue within the St. Ann's and the Holy Trinity Church on Montague Street. Over the following decades, it evolved and expanded, relocating to a former spice milling factory in DUMBO in 2000 before finally moving to its current home in 2015. The current venue is a massive 25,000-square-foot pre-Civil War structure known as the Tobacco Warehouse. The architectural renovation carefully preserves the original brick walls and scenic archways, blending 19th-century industrial grit with 21st-century theatrical technology. This historic shell now houses a flexible, open theater that can be adapted into multiple configurations to suit the needs of emerging artists and international companies. Designed to accommodate audiences of up to 1,500 people, the space serves as a vital destination for the American avant-garde. The institution brands itself as a place where theater meets rock 'n roll, commissioning innovative works that push creative boundaries. Beyond the main stage, the site features the Max Family Garden, an open-air space forged within the existing brick walls that remains open to the public. Located next to the Brooklyn Bridge, the warehouse has played a significant role in revitalizing the Brooklyn waterfront. By presenting landmark works from a global community of theater-makers, St. Ann's continues to act as a leader in global culture, bridging the gap between traditional performance and experimental art.

Visitor tips

  • Access the theater entrance by walking down Old Dock Street in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
  • If you are coming from Manhattan, take the Brooklyn Bridge footpath to Washington Street, then head north to Water Street.
  • Citi Bike users can find the nearest docking stations at Old Fulton St/Elizabeth Pl or Front St/Washington St.
  • If you need assistive listening devices, they are available for loan at the box office with a photo ID.

Nearby context

Situated in the heart of the Brooklyn waterfront, St. Ann's Warehouse is a cornerstone of the DUMBO area's cultural revitalization. It sits immediately adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge and is integrated into the greenery and walkways of Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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