VENUE FACTS
Knockdown Center — Maspeth
Status: Open — 50 upcoming shows listed through 2027 (Underworld, Honey Dijon, Flying Lotus, Sasha).
Last verified: 2026-08-25 — every fact below is sourced; anything we couldn't confirm is marked as reported or unverified.
The facts
| Address | 52-19 Flushing Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378 |
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| Neighborhood | Maspeth, Queens |
| Type | Large multi-room events/arts venue in a former glass-and-door factory — concerts, raves, festivals, and the outdoor Ruins courtyard series. Also houses Basement, its strict no-phones techno club |
| Music | House/techno/electronic marquee bookings (Underworld, Sasha, Honey Dijon, Joy Orbison, Horse Meat Disco) plus live rock, hip-hop and indie |
| Nights & hours | Event-driven, concentrated Thu–Sun. Daytime outdoor shows often start 3pm; club nights run late. Doors typically 90 min–2 hrs before showtime (reported) |
| Cover / entry cost | All tickets via Dice (official FAQ). Typical range roughly $25–$70 depending on the act, with tiered presales cheaper; current listings from ~$43. No refunds except lineup changes (official) |
| Dress code | None official; rave/casual standard (reported) |
| Age policy | Varies by event — most events are 21+, always noted on the event page; valid ID always required (official FAQ) |
| Tables & reservations | No table service; GA ticketed events. Lockers available for rent; no re-entry unless specified (official FAQ) |
| Peak times | Headliners often after midnight for club shows; outdoor Ruins parties peak late afternoon/evening (reported) |
| Official site | knockdown.center |
| @knockdowncenter |
How to get in
Buy on Dice early — big names sell out and price tiers jump. Check the event page for the age restriction before buying. Budget for a rideshare home or know the Q54/Q59/B57/B38 buses; there's no re-entry, so pack light or rent a locker.
The honest take
One of NYC's best big-room experiences — multiple stages, serious bookings, plenty of bar capacity. Real downsides: it's a schlep (a 20-minute walk from the Jefferson L per the venue's own FAQ), acoustics get mixed reviews for live-band shows, and sold-out mega-raves mean long lines and a packed floor.
Plan the night around it
Sources
- knockdown.center/faq (official, fetched 2026-08-25 — tickets, age, re-entry, transit)
- Bandsintown venue calendar (fetched 2026-08-25)
- Ticket listings for price floor (Aug 2026)
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