Knockdown Center

Knockdown is an awesome space that hosts a range of awesome artists and events. There’s the indoor space where you’ll be most winter, “The Ruins” space outdoors where you’ll be groovin’ during the summer and fall, and “The Basement” club where you’ll be year-round in the wee hours of the morning.

on-site info

  • ADA

No designated section, but there are sometimes seated areas throughout the venue

  • how to get set times

Call venue or check the venue/artist social media

  • ticket platform

Dice

  • security notes

ID check, bag check, metal wand. Important note: They’ll make you put in eyedrops if you bring them in.

  • payment system

Cash, card, contactless

  • coat check

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  • bar

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  • food

Often there’s a food truck outside

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quick facts

Year opened: 2012
Location: Ridgewood
Capacity: 3200
Age: 21+

 

history

The building where Knockdown Center is located was originally a glass factory, and later, a door factory owned by Samuel Sklar. Eventually, when the factory was no longer being used, it fell into the hands of Sklar’s son, David. After originally hoping to selling the property, David converted the space to what it is today in 2012, and the Knockdown Center now hosts a variety of events from exhibitions, concerts, and public events.

groovemap recs

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ECB – A casual neighborhood joint that serves wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizzas, burgers & craft cocktails. You may turn into a repeat customer, because as they say, “everybody comes back” aka ECB ;). Open: M-Th 11:30am-10pm, Sat 11:30am-12am, Su 8am-11am, Fri 11:30am-12am. 53-21 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11385. 4 min walk to Knockdown.

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The Keep – Dark.& cozy, antiques-filled haunt offering live music alongside light bites & craft cocktails. Great spot for a drink before or after a show. No food but there’s a pizza place next door and you can bring that in. Important note: cash only. Open: M-F 4pm-3am, Sat-Sun 1pm-3pm. 205 Cypress Ave, Queens, NY 11385. 13 min walk to Knockdown.

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Connect with Knockdown Center on instagram and their website.

on-site info

  • ADA

No designated section, but there are sometimes seated areas throughout the venue

  • how to get set times

Call venue or check the venue/artist social media

  • ticket platform

Dice

  • security notes

ID check, bag check, metal wand. Important note: They’ll make you put in eyedrops if you bring them in.

  • payment system

Cash, card, contactless

  • coat check

✓

  • bar

✓

  • food

Often there’s a food truck outside