Brooklyn Mirage reschedules shows through Memorial Day weekend
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – The Brooklyn Mirage, originally set to reopen at the beginning of May, has rescheduled its shows through Memorial Day weekend.
The Brooklyn Mirage was scheduled to reopen on May 1 after a massive remodel, according to the venue's website. But the venue has canceled, rescheduled, or relocated all of its shows since May 1.
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The venue did not meet city standards for a permanent or temporary structure by its opening day, a spokesperson for the Mayor's Office told PIX11 News. Even still, the venue maintained it was 'show-ready.'
'We want to be clear: the venue is show ready and the New Mirage has been built to exacting safety, structural, mechanical and technical specifications,' organizers said in a post to Instagram on May 1.
Now, the Mirage has canceled its Memorial Day weekend events, including a show with The Chainsmokers. As recently as May 8, passersby have posted videos to social media that seemingly show work still being done on the venue.
In early May, a spokesperson for the Mayor's Office said the venue will not open until the site is properly permitted and safe.
'We take responsibility for the delay and are working diligently with the City of New York to make sure that we meet all regulations and requirements, so that we can deliver a safe and unforgettable experience for everyone,' the owners said in a post to Instagram.
The venue's owners, Avant Gardner, have faced lawsuits alleging the venue was unsafe for various reasons, including multiple claims that concert-goers were assaulted by security at a 2023 event at the venue.
Safety at the Brooklyn Mirage also became a focal point in 2023, when two young men went missing near the venue and turned up dead in Newtown Creek.
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Emily Rahhal is a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 after reporting in Los Angeles for years. She joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of her work here and follow her on Twitter here.
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