Venue · Brooklyn, NY
National Sawdust Events & Tickets
- Nov21SatTickets
7:30 PM
- Nov22SunTickets
7:30 PM
About National Sawdust
National Sawdust is a nonprofit music producer and venue in Brooklyn, New York with the goal of providing "composers and musicians across genres... a setting where they are given unprecedented support and critical resources essential to create and share their work." The organization is named after its building's original tenant, an early 20th century sawdust factory by the same name. It was founded in 2015 by composer Paola Prestini and attorney Kevin Dolan. Since then, National Sawdust has featured artists and ensembles including Philip Glass, Yo-Yo Ma, Nico Muhly, Yo La Tengo, Eydís Evensen, Chris Thile, Pussy Riot, Caroline Polachek, Tanya Tagaq, Agnes Obel, Joan Tower, John Corigliano, the International Contemporary Ensemble, yMusic, Missy Mazzoli, Royce Vavrek, Du Yun, Karole Armitage, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Ser Serpas, and Daniela Lalita.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- North 6th Street/North WilliamsburgFerry terminal370 m · 6 min walk
- Bedford AvenueMetro station400 m · 7 min walk
- Nassau AvenueMetro station1.1 km · 17 min walk
- Metropolitan AvenueMetro station1.1 km · 17 min walk
- Lorimer StreetMetro station1.1 km · 18 min walk
- Marcy AvenueMetro station1.2 km · 20 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near National Sawdust
Check prices ↗- The Hoxton, WilliamsburgHotel290 m · 5 min walk
- Arlo WilliamsburgHotel360 m · 6 min walk
- Wythe HotelHotel420 m · 7 min walk
- The PodHotel460 m · 7 min walk
- The William ValeHotel530 m · 9 min walk
- McCarren Hotel & PoolHotel530 m · 9 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near National Sawdust
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Nem’s Japandi BistroCafé10 m · 1 min walk
- House of Small WonderRestaurant · japanese40 m · 1 min walk
- Alex Coffee Roasters BrooklynCafé80 m · 1 min walk
- Rosarito Fish ShackRestaurant · seafood80 m · 1 min walk
- ShelterRestaurant · pizza80 m · 1 min walk
- D.O.C. Wine BarRestaurant · italian100 m · 2 min walk
- Sweet WaterRestaurant130 m · 2 min walk
- jajajaRestaurant140 m · 2 min walk
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National Sawdust: FAQs
What's on at National Sawdust?
National Sawdust has 2 upcoming events. Next up: Rising Appalachia on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Where is National Sawdust?
National Sawdust is located at 80 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11249.
What is the nearest station to National Sawdust?
The nearest station is North 6th Street/North Williamsburg (Ferry terminal), about 370 m from National Sawdust.
Which hotels are closest to National Sawdust?
The closest places to stay are The Hoxton, Williamsburg (290 m), Arlo Williamsburg (360 m), and Wythe Hotel (420 m).
When did National Sawdust open?
National Sawdust opened in 2015.