Jimmy Kimmel is heading back to Brooklyn, and the lineup for his eighth annual Brooklyn Week reads like a who’s who of New York culture. On Thursday, ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will tape five consecutive nights at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House, starting next Monday.
The guest list includes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Mahershala Ali, Billy Crystal, Pete Davidson, Robby Hoffman, Paul McCartney, Seth Meyers, Tom Morello, John Oliver, Bernie Sanders, Bruce Springsteen and Howard Stern. Musical guests rounding out the week are De La Soul, Goose, TV On the Radio, and Springsteen & Tom Morello.
All five shows will tape in front of a live studio audience at BAM, airing every weeknight at 11:35pm ET on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
Kimmel Returns to Late Night
Kimmel is returning to his late-night post, and he’s bringing the whole city with him. This year’s edition is the eighth installment of Brooklyn Week, a recurring event where the show tapes outside its usual studio. The show has consistently drawn big names for the event, and this year’s roster matches that history.
A Stacked Guest List
The guest list for Brooklyn Week is dense, and it spans several genres. Here’s a breakdown of who’s confirmed:
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani — the current New York City mayor
- Mahershala Ali — the actor
- Billy Crystal — the comedian and actor
- Pete Davidson — the comedian
- Robby Hoffman — the stand-up comic
- Paul McCartney — the former Beatle and rock icon
- Seth Meyers — the fellow late-night host and comedian
- Tom Morello — the guitarist
- John Oliver — the host of Last Week Tonight
- Bernie Sanders — the U.S. senator
- Bruce Springsteen — the rock legend and New Jersey native
- Howard Stern — the radio host and media personality
Musical guests add depth to the week:
- De La Soul — the hip-hop group
- Goose — the rock band
- TV On the Radio — the indie rock band
- Springsteen & Tom Morello — the rock duo
That mix of politicians, musicians, actors and comedians means each night could feature a different tone. A mayor one evening, a Beatle the next, a radio host the following night — the variety is the point.
The Brooklyn Venue
Brooklyn Academy of Music is a historic venue, and the Howard Gilman Opera House is a fitting stage for a late-night show. Taping in front of a live studio audience is a departure from the typical late-night setup. Most shows rely on a controlled studio environment, but Brooklyn Week brings the crowd along for the ride.
The location also gives the show a local flavor. Brooklyn is one of the cultural centers of New York, and hosting the show there connects Kimmel to the borough’s community. It’s a strategic move for a network show that wants to demonstrate its connection to the city.
Broadcast Details
The shows will air weeknights at 11:35pm ET on ABC, with the next day’s episode streaming on Hulu. That dual distribution gives viewers multiple ways to watch.
Streaming on Hulu the day after the broadcast extends the show’s reach beyond linear television. For younger audiences who don’t watch live TV, the Hulu stream is a convenient option.
Production Credits
Jimmy Kimmel Live is produced by 12:05 AM Productions LLC, in association with Kimmelot and 20th Television. The executive producers are Kimmel, Erin Irwin, Molly McNearney, Jennifer Sharron and David Craig. Co-executive producers are Douglas DeLuca and Danny Ricker.
The production credits confirm that this is a full-scale operation. Multiple companies and producers are involved, and the show has been running for years with this infrastructure in place. That stability explains why the show can pull off a multi-day Brooklyn tapings without skipping a beat.
Brooklyn Week Aftermath
Brooklyn Week arrives after ABC denied “inaccurate” reports that Jimmy Kimmel Live! is ending in 2027 after 24 seasons. The denial came as part of the announcement, and it underscores the show’s current status.
The denial is notable because it addresses a specific rumor about the show’s future. By confirming that the show is not ending in 2027, ABC is reassuring viewers and guests alike. A show that hosts a mayor and a Beatle is unlikely to disappear quietly, but the denial removes any lingering doubt.
The timing of the announcement also matters. Brooklyn Week is a major event for the show, and confirming its survival in the same breath as the lineup reinforces the show’s position. It’s a smart public relations move.
What to Watch For
The Brooklyn Week lineup is set, but the execution remains to be seen. Here’s the schedule for the week:
| Day | Show | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Brooklyn Week Kickoff | 11:35pm ET |
| Tuesday | Brooklyn Week Episode 2 | 11:35pm ET |
| Wednesday | Brooklyn Week Episode 3 | 11:35pm ET |
| Thursday | Brooklyn Week Episode 4 | 11:35pm ET |
| Friday | Brooklyn Week Episode 5 | 11:35pm ET |
Each episode will air on ABC and stream on Hulu the next day. The week runs from Monday through Friday, with the final episode wrapping up the series.
The week will test whether the format still works. Five nights of late-night television is a lot to keep up, and the show has to maintain energy across the full run. Kimmel’s ability to pivot between a mayor and a rock star in the same week will be the measure of the week’s success.
A Strong Lineup
The guest list for Brooklyn Week is as strong as any in recent memory. From the mayor to the Beatle, the show has assembled a group that few late-night hosts could match.
The musical guests add a layer of live performance that sets Brooklyn Week apart from a standard episode. Having De La Soul, Goose, TV On the Radio and Springsteen & Tom Morello perform in the same venue gives the show a festival-like feel.
The lineup is a statement of the show’s reach. A mayor, a Beatle, a radio host and a senator walk into a Brooklyn opera house — that’s a level of access that few late-night shows can claim. Kimmel has built a reputation for booking big names, and this week cements that legacy.
The week is a reminder of what late-night television can offer when a show commits to a single location. Brooklyn Week has become a tradition, and this year’s edition looks like the strongest yet.
The show’s survival was in question, and now it has been confirmed. Brooklyn Week is proof that the show is alive and well, with a lineup that proves it belongs on the air. The week begins next Monday, and viewers have five nights to see what Kimmel has planned.
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