Brooklyn Bowl is getting ready for a night of jam-band firepower as Bearly Dead Brooklyn Bowl takes over the stage on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m., giving fans plenty of time to settle in, grab a drink, and get ready for a dance-heavy tribute to one of music’s most beloved live bands.
Bearly Dead is not your average tribute act. The five-piece band began as a local Boston favorite and has grown into a nationally recognized Grateful Dead tribute experience. Their reputation is built on elite musicianship, deep song knowledge, and the kind of live-show spontaneity that keeps fans coming back.
At the heart of every Bearly Dead Brooklyn Bowl performance is the spirit of improvisation. The group honors every member of the Grateful Dead while building its own electric atmosphere. Their sets move through timeless anthems, rare b-sides, and long, winding instrumental journeys that feel alive in the moment.
With a repertoire of more than 250 songs, Bearly Dead makes sure no two shows feel the same. That is part of the thrill. Fans may walk in expecting a familiar groove, but the band’s expansive approach means each performance can twist, stretch, and surprise like a sonic road trip with no fixed map.
This show also lands during a special month for Brooklyn Bowl. To celebrate the venue’s 17th birthday, all ticketed shows in July will feature a limited number of $17 tickets while supplies last. Regular tickets for Bearly Dead are $17 plus a $5.53 service fee.
For Grateful Dead fans, jam-band lovers, and anyone looking for a high-energy night in Brooklyn, Bearly Dead Brooklyn Bowl is set to deliver a joyful, sweat-on-the-dance-floor kind of celebration.