Jimmy Kimmel’s Brooklyn Takeover: a star-studded week of guests and performances

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is moving its production to Brooklyn for a week, with five consecutive tapings set at BAM’s Howard Gilman Opera House. The late-night run brings a cross-genre slate of guests and appearances that will be captured over five nights in September and October 2026, according to Consequence’s coverage of the schedule.

Monday, Sept. 28: Pete Davidson and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are listed for the opening night, with TV on the Radio serving as the musical guest. The Monday lineup emphasizes a blend of comedy, politics, and music for the Brooklyn shoot.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

The second night features Howard Stern alongside Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello. The pairing brings a mix of radio media, veteran rock artists, and guitarist-composer figures to the Brooklyn stage.

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Wednesday’s slate includes Billy Crystal, Mahershala Ali, and De La Soul. The presence of veteran comedy and film talent alongside a legendary hip-hop group highlights the eclectic midweek lineup.

Thursday, Oct. 1

On Thursday, fellow late-night hosts John Oliver and Seth Meyers are billed, with Robby Hoffman also on the guest list. The appearance of other late-night figures underscores a meta-television moment during Kimmel’s Brooklyn run.

Friday, Oct. 2

The week closes with Paul McCartney, Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Goose. The combo of a music icon, a high-profile political figure, and a contemporary band caps the week with a distinctly wide-ranging set of guests.

Filmed on a Brooklyn stage, the event marks a rare, multi-night Brooklyn edition for the show and showcases the show’s willingness to mix celebrities with public figures across entertainment and politics. The lineup’s breadth—from comedians and actors to politicians and musicians—suggests an approach aimed at drawing in diverse audiences while leveraging Brooklyn’s cultural moment.

Consequence frames the Brooklyn run as a contained, weeklong edition designed to bring together a variety of familiar and surprising guests in a single city-centered event, filmed at a recognizable venue that adds a live-theater dimension to a late-night format.

Source: Consequence

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