National Sawdust Concerts 2026

National Sawdust is a visual treat. The concert I most recently attended was set up in their extremely intimate cabaret set up, but I have done standing room shows in the venue too. It’s always comfortable, and there is no bad view in the house. The acoustics and speaker design are also perfect, ensuring you hear everything with precision. This is, hands down, one of the best venues in NYC and the world!

Cosmic Gardens Immersive show with perfume diffusion, visuals and live music. Best venue to perform this show! Photo credits: Jill Steinberg

Extraordinary inventive music venue, classical and pop. Very cutting edge. Intimate space. Excellent sushi restaurant on site.

What an intimate venue! National Sawdust is a great place to go see artists from around the world in small crowds. The main standing area is only about 20' deep so you are close to the artist wherever you stand. There's a balcony if that's your vibe, as well as a very reasonably priced bar. They survive off donations so if you end up enjoying a show, kick a few bucks their way.

Definitely one of the most interesting venues I've ever been to. It was intimate, well-lit and the sound was great. Also a plus: the restroom was spotless and the drinks were good. I'm interested in seeing other shows here when I have the time. Next time I'd like to try watching from the balcony. It was really cool, but I wanted to be front and center for this performance.