It’s official: The Brooklyn Mirage is going dark for the rest of 2025—and possibly beyond.

Avant Gardner, the parent company behind the sprawling East Williamsburg nightlife complex, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy , following a chaotic summer that saw the highly anticipated reopening of its flagship outdoor venue implode before the season even began.

Originally slated to debut its revamped space with a May 1 set from techno star Sara Landry, the Mirage never got past the front gates. Hours before doors were supposed to open, the company canceled the show and issued refunds, citing a missed inspection deadline. “The venue is show ready,” they insisted on Instagram at the time, but TikTok sleuths and frustrated fans pointed out the floors weren’t even poured yet.

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