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- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Rob Schwimmer plays a Halloween solo-piano concert at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Piano is the focus of Rob Schwimmer’s Halloween concert for Bargemusic, even though his work reaches across several instruments. The free performance begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Boathouse.
One instrument from a wider practice
Schwimmer is a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose work includes theremin and Haken Continuum as well as piano. His solo album “Beyond The Sky” features his piano playing; another recording, “Heart Of Hearing,” brings together all three instruments.
For this Halloween date, Bargemusic bills a solo-piano concert. The announcement does not identify the pieces, so the artist’s recordings and other performances offer background rather than a setlist.
Further reading: Special Solo Piano Concert for Halloween with Rob Schwimmer | Bargemusic ↗
A weekend concert in the park
The performance is part of Bargemusic’s seasonal series at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, where concerts are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. The park describes the series as a way to bring chamber music to local audiences in an intimate setting.
The calendar changes from date to date: Schwimmer’s solo program sits alongside concerts featuring piano trios and Beethoven sonatas. Anyone considering another weekend should check that date’s own listing rather than assume the same performers or program.
Further reading: Bargemusic Concerts - October 31 - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · Bargemusic Concerts - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · calendar | Bargemusic ↗
October 31 program
Bargemusic bills the afternoon as a special Halloween solo-piano concert.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse
- Special Solo Piano Concert for Halloween with Rob Schwimmer
Before you go
No booking required
Admission is free, with no tickets or reservations. Doors open at 1:40 p.m., 20 minutes before the concert.
Bargemusic Concerts - October 31 - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · calendar | Bargemusic ↗
Leave room after 3 p.m.
The park lists the concert from 2 to 3 p.m. Bargemusic gives a 2 p.m. start for this performance and says its concerts generally last one to one-and-a-half hours without intermission. Confirm current details if your plans depend on the finish time.
Bargemusic Concerts - October 31 - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · Special Solo Piano Concert for Halloween with Rob Schwimmer | Bargemusic ↗ · info & directions | Bargemusic ↗
Getting to the Boathouse
Pier 5, not the former barge slip
The concert is at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse in the uplands of Pier 5. For GPS, Bargemusic gives 10 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201; reach this section of Montague Street via Furman Street, since Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights does not go through.
The South Brooklyn ferry serves Pier 6, a short walk from the Boathouse. The park also lists the B63 bus at the Pier 6 loop road. Parking near the park is limited, and the loop road between Piers 5 and 6 is for drop-off only.
info & directions | Bargemusic ↗ · Maps and Directions - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗
Access to the performance room
The Boathouse is wheelchair accessible. Bargemusic describes a ramp on the opposite side from the stairs near the car drop-off; restrooms are adjacent to the performance room.
Bargemusic Concerts - October 31 - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · info & directions | Bargemusic ↗
Before you make a plan
Do I need a ticket or reservation?
No. Admission is free, and Bargemusic does not take reservations. Doors open at 1:40 p.m.
Bargemusic Concerts - October 31 - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · calendar | Bargemusic ↗
Will Rob Schwimmer play theremin at this concert?
Bargemusic bills the performance as a solo-piano concert. Schwimmer also works with theremin, but it is not announced as part of this program.
Special Solo Piano Concert for Halloween with Rob Schwimmer | Bargemusic ↗
Is the concert on a barge?
No. It is at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse in the uplands of Pier 5.
Bargemusic Concerts - October 31 - Brooklyn Bridge Park ↗ · info & directions | Bargemusic ↗
Can I bring food or drink into the performance room?
No food or drink is permitted inside the Boathouse.
Location & Google Maps
Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse (Visitor Center at the Boathouse)
10 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201; access via Furman Street.
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