Venue Rental
National Sawdust is a high tech music venue and private events space, housed within a preserved century–old sawdust factory, that provides industry–leading customization for an endless range of experiences. Our versatile space is perfect for hosting private parties, shows, conferences, screenings, product launches, and so much more. Under one roof, we can provide sophisticated cuisine and cocktails alongside a state–of–the–art sound system and visual experience.
Our Events
Corporate
National Sawdust is the perfect canvas for brands to create a unique visual experience by taking advantage of our in-house a/v equipment and onsite technicians. Located in the cultural heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are easily accessible to Manhattan by subway, taxi or ferry.
October 26, 2018/by Zan EmersonPrivate Concerts
National Sawdust is a fully equipped music venue designed to provide the highest-quality visual and auditory experience, making it the perfect space to host a private concert. We provide all staging, lighting, sound, and basic music backline for each unique event. The layout of our space allows for theater-style seating, cabaret-style seating, or an open floor plan.
October 26, 2018/by Zan EmersonPrivate Parties and Weddings
Couples who choose to host their wedding at National Sawdust come to us for an out of the box experience. Unlike any other wedding venue, we provide state of the art lighting, staging, sound, onsite technicians, and a lighting designer in our venue rental. We also offer in-house catering through our connected restaurant, Rider, a Michelin rated 'Bib Gourmand' restaurant that serves sophisticated cuisine.
October 26, 2018/by Zan EmersonFilm & Photo Shoots
Because of its unique visuals and incredible lighting system, our space is in high demand for film and photo shoots. Our state–of–the–art visual projection system and award–winning interior design offer a dynamic backdrop like no other, leading producers, publications, and fashion companies like Amazon Studios, Fader, and GCDS to chose our space for their latest cutting–edge projects.
October 26, 2018/by Zan Emerson“uber-modern interior that hosts world-class concerts and events” –Refinery29
“Fantastic, genre-bending venue” — DEPARTURES Magazine
“Star Wars meets Bach” –Wired
“…National Sawdust, an impressively designed venue in Brooklyn…” –The New Yorker
Instagram ready, neon hued space” –Billboard Magazine
“Acoustically pristine venue” –Variety
Event Spaces
Main Hall
• 2,200 square foot hall
• Balcony on three sides
• 25 foot ceiling height
• Full size stage: 27’x 11.5’ x 24’ (adjustable to different sizes and heights)
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October 26, 2018/by Zan Emerson• Balcony on three sides
• 25 foot ceiling height
• Full size stage: 27’x 11.5’ x 24’ (adjustable to different sizes and heights)
•••CLICK FOR SPECS•••
Lobby
• Black-tiled, faceted space with 25ft ceilings
• Box office/registration desk
• Cocktail bar
• Restrooms and coatcheck
• Access sliding door to main hall
• Access door to RIDER restaurant
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October 26, 2018/by Zan Emerson• Box office/registration desk
• Cocktail bar
• Restrooms and coatcheck
• Access sliding door to main hall
• Access door to RIDER restaurant
•••CLICK FOR SPECS•••
Rider Restaurant
• Breakfasts
• Working lunches
• Cocktail receptions
• Fully-seated dinners
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October 26, 2018/by Zan Emerson• Working lunches
• Cocktail receptions
• Fully-seated dinners
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