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Local vibes. Global beats.

For nearly a decade, Brookfield Properties' annual two-day outdoor music festival in Lower Manhattan has brought fun, lively, world-class musical talent to the waterfront promenade at Brookfield Place.

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Lowdown has become an eclectic summer music festival staple in New York.

Elysa Marden, Vice President, Arts & Events

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Bringing together Lower Manhattan and the best in music

Launched in 2011, the two-day musical lineup is a summer essential in New York, drawing more than 15,000 attendees annually. Previous headliners have included legends The Roots, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, Neko Case, Common and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings. As with all arts and events programming at our properties, all shows are free to attend and open to the public.

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  • Highly engaging

    Over 100,000+ attendees since 2011

  • Highly visible

    90+ million impressions from diverse press coverage

  • Highly-anticipated

    Annual event highly-anticipated by attendees and community