United States

Wakyin

The Ruins at The Knockdown Center

Wakyin + More TBA

United Kingdom

tech house

uk tech house

Deeper Purpose

Belgium

funky tech house

NightFunk

Kamino

Alessandra Jamarne

Deeper Purpose [Open-Air] & Guests

uk dance

LF SYSTEM

Collin Oliver

LF System + More TBA

bass house

OMNOM

Jackie Hollander

Marco Strous

Chellzz

OMNOM w. Jackie Hollander & Marco Strous

melodic house

progressive house

organic house

deep house

melodic techno

Marsh

Sinca

SunrYse

Marsh Extended Set w. Sinca

Ranger Trucco

house

Josh Butler

rally house

Ruze

range.

range. with Ranger Trucco, Josh Butler & Ruze

Sosa

Romania

romanian electronic

Mahony

James Wyler

MISS PIPS

SOSA [Open-Air] & Guests in The Ruins

deep groove house

dutch house

electro house

pop dance

pop edm

progressive electro house

Ducci

Damelo

Canada

canadian electronic

canadian house

deep minimal techno

tribal house

Carlo Lio

Nathan Barato

CID Open-Air w. Carlo Lio b2b Nathan Barato & Guests

Will Clarke

Italy

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Dalton Taylor

HVNLEE

Will Clarke & Friends Open Air Edition

brostep

Max Styler

techno

Oscar L

indie dance

Ugo Banchi

Max Styler w. Oscar L & Guests

J. Worra

Benson

J. Worra & Friends

 is an impressive cultural venue located in the Maspeth neighborhood of Queens, NYC. Spanning 50,000 square feet, it has a rich history that began as a glass factory over 100 years ago. It later transitioned into the Manhattan Door Factory, where the "knock-down frame" was invented in 1956. This frame revolutionized the construction industry by allowing doors to be shipped in pieces and easily installed into existing walls.

After years of vacancy, the venue reopened in 2013 and was renovated to blend preservation with modernity. Knockdown Center is known for its striking architecture, featuring a 20,000 square-foot main hall, the Ruins outdoor venue, and multiple adjacent spaces suitable for various events. It has become a key player in New York City's music and art scenes, hosting a variety of events since 2013. With a generous 19,000-square-foot concrete patio surrounded by open-air and enclosed structures, this space, once a boiler room, accommodates up to 1,500 attendees.

Notable artists who have graced the stage at Knockdown Center include Wu-Tang Clan, Arca, Frank Ocean, and Honey Dijon. The venue's eclectic programming includes a mix of musical performances, visual art exhibits, and performances, with a particular focus on avant-garde and experimental acts.

The Center also houses Basement, a techno club that opened in 2019, and the Ruins, an outdoor venue. Popular events such as Horsemeat Disco, Tiki Disco, Bushwig, and Coldest Winter Ball have become annual staples. Knockdown Center's unique history and architecture make it a distinctive hub for cultural and artistic expression in Queens.   

The Ruins at The Knockdown Center

Upcoming events

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