--- title: "17 Meadow St Events, Tickets & Venue Guide" description: "Discover events and tickets at 17 Meadow St, plus venue layout, subway and parking tips, accessibility, policies, food, drinks and local history." canonical: "https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-new-york-city/17-meadow-st" --- 1. [Ticket Fairy](https://www.ticketfairy.com/) 2. [Events](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events) 3. [Events in New York City, New York](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-new-york-city) 4. 17 Meadow St Events # Events and Tickets at 17 Meadow St Brooklyn Events at 17 Meadow St range from hardcore and metal to bass music, DJ nights and indie shows, with a 450-capacity indoor-outdoor setup. Search events... [![Niki Sadeki, AVEM, Arutani, Dandara, Alissa - LOKD Showcase flyer](https://www.ticketfairy.com/uploaded/thumbnails/db_file_img_86306_300xauto.jpg)](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/avem-arutani-alissa-dandara-lokd-showcase-16sep2023) ### [Niki Sadeki, AVEM, Arutani, Dandara, Alissa - LOKD Showcase](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/avem-arutani-alissa-dandara-lokd-showcase-16sep2023) 11:00 PM, Sat, 16 Sep 2023 Sep 16 17 Meadow St Brooklyn [![Modulation² - Goldie + DJ Hype flyer](https://www.ticketfairy.com/uploaded/thumbnails/db_file_img_4795_300xauto.jpg)](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/modulation-goldie-dj-hype-24nov2018) ### [Modulation² - Goldie + DJ Hype](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/modulation-goldie-dj-hype-24nov2018) 10:00 PM, Sat, 24 Nov 2018 Nov 24 The Paper Box Brooklyn ### ### Events and Programming 17 Meadow St is the address of **The Meadows**, an active independent music venue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Its calendar combines touring concerts, local bills, multi-band festivals, dance parties and late-night DJ events. Heavy music is especially prominent: hardcore, punk, metalcore, death metal, doom and industrial regularly appear alongside drum and bass, dubstep, hard dance, techno, reggaeton, emo nights, indie rock and occasional hip-hop or alternative-pop bookings. The building has indoor and outdoor stages, allowing some promoters to divide a lineup between live bands and DJs. The venue opened under The Meadows name in 2022, so there is no confirmed 2021 program at this address under its present identity. A crowdsourced concert archive records approximately 41 performances in 2022, 134 in 2023, 164 in 2024, 142 in 2025 and more than 80 past or announced entries for 2026. Those figures may include duplicate listings, but they illustrate how frequently the room is used. Representative early bills included Agnostic Front, Ceremony, Future Teens, The Obsessed, Varials and Ace Aura. Later programming brought Sick of It All for a Brooklyn Conservatory of Music benefit, Steve Ignorant, Off With Their Heads, Vinnie Caruana, Blackbraid, Fulci, Visions of Atlantis and recurring editions of the Rage of Armageddon metal festival. The 2026 calendar has ranged from Left to Suffer, Fire From the Gods, Obscura, UADA and Mortiis to Ben Nichols, Super Future, anime events and glam-metal festivals. Announced late-2026 bookings continue the same pattern, with hardcore punk, metalcore, industrial, doom, drum and bass, reggaeton and emo-rave events all represented. Public calendars also indicate activity extending into 2027, although research did not find enough confirmed detail to describe a defined 2027 season. The reliable expectation is an eclectic, promoter-led schedule rather than a single house genre. ### Tickets and Booking Buy through the authorized checkout attached to the venue or promoter’s event listing. There is no reliably documented daytime box-office window, and will-call check-in begins when doors open. Door tickets may be offered if a show has not sold out, but advance purchase is the safer choice for touring metal packages, bass headliners, anniversary shows and all-day festivals. Tickets are usually delivered digitally, while entry still requires a physical photo ID for age-restricted events. Recent examples suggest that ordinary general-admission concerts often land from the high teens to around $30 before or including fees. Larger themed events and festivals commonly fall around $30 to $45, with day-of-door prices sometimes higher than advance admission. Free RSVP parties and low-cost industry nights also appear periodically. Prices are promoter-controlled, so check whether the amount shown includes service charges and whether entry is restricted to a particular arrival time. For high-demand shows, join the sale promptly, use the official event listing rather than resale offers, and confirm that you are buying for The Meadows at **17 Meadow Street**. The adjacent Brooklyn Monarch and Wood Shop host separate events, sometimes on the same night. Most sales are final; canceled events are refunded through the original payment method, while postponements and lineup changes follow the event’s stated terms. ### About 17 Meadow St The Meadows occupies a one-story industrial building dating to approximately 1920. Property records classify it as a former factory structure of about 5,000 square feet in an M1-2 manufacturing district. The venue’s character comes from that low-rise industrial shell: a broad, flat performance floor, exposed warehouse styling, a long bar, intimate side alcoves and a walled backyard rather than theater-style architecture. The address has a longer cultural history than The Meadows name. The Paper Box, named for the building’s reported past as a paper-box factory, opened here in 2012 as a multidisciplinary arts complex. It presented indie music, metal, hip-hop, jazz, electronic shows, theater, poetry, readings, film, live painting and visual installations. Its former arrangement included a 250-capacity main room, a 150-capacity smaller room and a weather-dependent backyard stage. The Paper Box ceased operating under that name around the pandemic period. City records show 17 Meadow LLC pursuing its new liquor authorization in 2022, when The Meadows began appearing in performance records. The current venue is operated as a sister space to the larger Brooklyn Monarch next door. Although “Brooklyn Meadows” appears in some filings and event descriptions, the operator continues to use **The Meadows** publicly. As of August 24, 2026, it remains open with an active event calendar. ### Seating and Layout The official capacity is **450 standing**. Public concerts are normally general admission and standing-room only, without numbered seats, a balcony or fixed theater seating. Private-event material lists a possible theater-style configuration for up to about 150 seated guests, but visitors should not expect chairs unless an event specifically promises them. Late-night events may add reserved tables or bottle-service areas for guests aged 21 and over. The indoor room is flat, relatively narrow and wider near the stage. For live bands, the center of the floor offers the most direct sightline and energy; for electronic shows, standing near the central mix position generally provides a more balanced sound than the extreme sides. Recent visitors have warned that clarity can diminish around the merchandise area. The bar-side walkway becomes busy, while the alcoves and backyard are better for breaks and conversation. The venue has a separate outdoor stage and seating area. Depending on the promoter, the backyard may function as a second dance floor, an early-evening performance area or simply the smoking and cooldown space. Outdoor production is more seasonal and can change because of weather, noise requirements or event design. No reliable current public source provides exact stage dimensions or a formal floor plan. ### Production, Sound and Design Current rental descriptions identify an updated house sound system, lighting, full audiovisual capability, video walls, a projector and a disco ball. The marble-topped bar and upholstered or bench-style alcoves soften the otherwise industrial room, while the outdoor section retains a rougher warehouse-yard appearance with its own stage and seating. Air conditioning is listed, and visitors have reported that the room can remain tolerable even during crowded shows. There is no verified, publicly available 2026 technical rider listing current speaker models, console, lighting fixtures, stage measurements, power or rigging limits. The Paper Box once advertised NEXO mains and subwoofers, Yamaha monitors and an Allen & Heath console, but that historical inventory should not be assumed to remain in service after the venue’s relaunch. Audience reports describe powerful bass and generally good sound, although results vary with the promoter, engineer and room occupancy. ### Getting There and Parking The address is **17 Meadow Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206**, between the Grand Street and Montrose Avenue stations on the L subway line. Grand Street is about 0.2 miles away and Montrose Avenue about 0.3 miles away, making either roughly a five-to-eight-minute walk. Morgan Avenue is another option at approximately 0.4 miles. Grand Street is the most useful accessible subway choice for many wheelchair users. The Q54 and Q59 buses stop around Grand Street and Waterbury Street, approximately four minutes away. The B60 serves Johnson Avenue and Bushwick Place, about a ten-minute walk from the venue. Subway and bus service can be disrupted overnight, so allow additional time after late events. Rideshares can use 17 Meadow Street, but there is no formal loading zone; during busy nights, meeting at the end of the block may be easier. There is **no dedicated public venue parking lot**. Street parking is possible on Meadow Street and the surrounding industrial and residential blocks, but spaces become scarce when multiple venues in the complex have events. Check every sign for alternate-side cleaning, hydrants, truck zones and nighttime restrictions. Commercial parking around Johnson Avenue and nearby Williamsburg commonly costs from the low teens to low $20s for a short stay, with longer or event-night parking potentially higher. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-brooklyn/the-meadows?c=au) ### Inside the Venue Security searches bags and prohibits weapons. For 18-plus and 21-plus events, accepted identification is limited to an unexpired physical driver’s license, passport or military ID; photos and digital copies are not accepted. School ID may be accepted at all-ages shows. There is no re-entry at The Meadows, although the backyard gives guests an approved place to smoke. Smoking and vaping inside are prohibited. The venue has a full bar, a kitchen serving late-night comfort food and quick bites, accessible restrooms, ATMs and both cash and major-card payment. Earplugs are available at the bar. Recent listings and visitor reports also mention coat check and a dedicated merchandise area, but those services can depend on the production. Guest Wi-Fi should not be assumed. Non-flash photography and ordinary cameras are allowed at most shows, subject to artist restrictions and security inspection. Professional equipment may require prior approval. There is no general dress code: band shirts, clubwear, costumes and casual street clothes are all common, depending on the event. Set times are not normally published by the venue, so arrive for the listed doors if a support act matters to you. ### Nearby Amenities Nearby pre-show dining includes Thai food at Kaew Jao Jorm, pizza at Roberta’s, Taiwanese-American dishes at Win Son and Peruvian food at Warique. Most are within roughly 0.3 to 0.5 miles, but reservations and kitchen hours vary. The immediate venue block is industrial, so eating closer to Grand Street, Graham Avenue or the Morgan Avenue area gives you more choices before walking over. Nearby lodging includes NY Moore Hostel and the Bogart Hotel at about half a mile, with Hotel Indigo Williamsburg, Hotel Le Jolie and other Williamsburg properties farther west. Confirm a hotel’s current operating status and check-in policy before booking. After a late show, the L train is normally the main route toward Manhattan, while rideshare is often more convenient for destinations not served directly by the line. ### What Makes This Venue Special The Meadows preserves a lineage of independent arts activity at 17 Meadow Street while providing a mid-sized room between tiny DIY spaces and large concert halls. Its two-stage arrangement lets promoters combine bands and DJs, operate simultaneous genre rooms or build compact festivals without moving audiences to another property. The adjoining Monarch and Wood Shop further create a small cluster of independent performance spaces on one Brooklyn block. The venue also has measurable community value. Annual fundraising events held at The Meadows raised approximately $6,000 in 2022, $7,000 in 2023 and $7,500 in 2024 for mental-health causes and children’s music education, including instruments, recording equipment and a marching-band program at Brooklyn schools. Other benefit events have supported musicians’ families, while a 2023 Sick of It All show benefited the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. Visitor opinion is not uniform, which reflects the room’s no-frills character. Fans praise its intimate scale, outdoor yard, heavy bass and ability to book niche metal and electronic music. Criticism tends to focus on expensive bar prices, compact restrooms, variable production and occasional security or sound-engineering experiences. It works best for audiences who value proximity, community and adventurous programming more than polished theater amenities. ### Visitor Tips and Information Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the first act if you want the front rail, need an accessibility arrangement or plan to buy merchandise. Bring a physical ID even for a ticketed show, because age rules vary. Wear comfortable shoes for the concrete, standing-room floor and consider hearing protection: both concert and dance-event visitors describe the system as extremely loud. Keep valuables with you, since the venue disclaims responsibility for lost property. The Meadows is ground-level and wheelchair accessible, with an accessible restroom. Door staff can assist with accommodations and sightlines. There is no designated accessible parking space in the available venue information, so the accessible Grand Street subway station or a rideshare drop-off may be preferable. Because the floor is general admission, requesting help before the room becomes crowded is the best strategy. ### Frequently Asked Questions #### Is 17 Meadow St still open as a music venue? Yes. As of August 24, 2026, 17 Meadow St is operating as The Meadows with concerts, dance parties and festivals announced through late 2026. The venue is also called Brooklyn Meadows in some filings and event promotions, but The Meadows remains its primary public name. It should not be confused with the larger Brooklyn Monarch at 23 Meadow Street. #### How many people does The Meadows hold? The official standing capacity is approximately 450. Private-event information lists a theater-style maximum of about 150 seated guests, but normal concerts do not use assigned chairs. Capacity can feel different when the backyard or second stage is active, yet visitors should treat 450 as the practical maximum for standard venue comparisons and event planning. #### Are concerts seated or general admission? Public concerts are normally general admission and standing-room only. There are no permanent numbered seats or balcony sections. Small side alcoves and outdoor benches may provide limited places to sit, but they are not guaranteed ticketed seats. Reserved tables may be available at selected late-night events, with every table-service guest required to be at least 21. #### What ages are allowed at 17 Meadow St? Age restrictions vary by event. The calendar includes all-ages, 16-plus, 18-plus and 21-plus programming, although nightclub-style events are commonly 18-plus or 21-plus. Never assume that a ticket alone guarantees admission. Check the restriction printed on your confirmation and bring an accepted physical ID, even if you are well above the required age. #### What identification does The Meadows accept? For 18-plus and 21-plus events, bring a physical, unexpired passport, driver’s license or military ID. Photographs, photocopies and expired documents are not listed as acceptable. At an all-ages show, the venue may accept school identification. Guests denied entry for failing to provide suitable ID are not normally entitled to a refund. #### When do doors open and are set times published? Door times are shown on each event listing and commonly fall 30 to 60 minutes before the advertised performance. The venue does not normally publish individual artist set times. If you want to see every support act, arrive at doors rather than trying to predict the headliner. Electronic events may start late and continue for several hours. #### Can I buy tickets at the door? Door sales may be available when an event has not sold out, but they are not guaranteed and may cost more than advance admission. There is no clearly documented daytime ticket window for casual walk-up purchases. Buy through the authorized checkout attached to the event listing, then have your digital ticket and physical ID ready when doors open. #### How much are tickets at The Meadows? Routine general-admission concerts commonly cost about $15 to $30, while specialized festivals, themed parties and larger touring packages are often around $30 to $45. Some community or industry nights offer free RSVP entry. Fees, arrival deadlines and day-of increases vary by promoter, so compare the final checkout total rather than relying only on the advertised starting price. #### What is the closest subway station? Grand Street on the L line is the closest station at approximately 0.2 miles, followed by Montrose Avenue at roughly 0.3 miles. Both are normally a five-to-eight-minute walk. Grand Street is the better option for step-free subway access. Morgan Avenue also serves the L line and is about 0.4 miles from the venue. #### Does The Meadows have its own parking lot? No dedicated public lot is advertised. Drivers depend on legal street spaces or independently operated garages in the surrounding East Williamsburg area. Arrive early if The Meadows and Brooklyn Monarch both have events, and read signs carefully for cleaning and commercial restrictions. Do not leave bags, electronics or other valuables visible inside a parked vehicle. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/events-in-brooklyn/the-meadows?c=au) #### Is The Meadows wheelchair accessible? Yes. The performance space is on the ground floor, is described by the operator as wheelchair accessible and has an accessible restroom. Door staff can assist with entry and positioning. Because concerts are general admission, guests who need a stable viewing area should arrive early and identify themselves to staff before the main floor becomes crowded. #### Can I leave the venue and come back? No. The Meadows has a firm no-re-entry policy, so bring everything you need before entering. The venue’s backyard serves as the designated outdoor and smoking area during many events, removing the need to leave the premises. Smoking or vaping inside is prohibited, and security may hold or confiscate vaping devices at the door. #### What is the bag and camera policy? All bags and equipment are subject to security inspection, and weapons of every kind are prohibited. The venue allows cameras and non-flash photography at most shows, but an artist or promoter may impose stricter rules. Avoid bringing large bags or professional lenses unless the event explicitly permits them, since security decisions are made at entry. #### Does The Meadows sell food and drinks? Yes. There is a full bar and a late-running kitchen serving quick bites and comfort food. Cash and major credit cards are accepted, and ATMs are available. Bar pricing is typical of Brooklyn nightlife rather than a neighborhood pub, so budget accordingly. Outside food, drink and alcohol should not be assumed permissible unless an event specifically states otherwise. #### Is there a coat check or merchandise area? Recent venue guides and visitor reports describe a coat check and a separate merchandise area, although availability can change with the season and event setup. The merch position is convenient but is not considered the room’s best listening spot. Buy items before the final set if stock is limited, then ask whether coat check accepts merchandise bags. #### Are outdoor events canceled when it rains? The backyard stage is weather-dependent, but a rain shower does not necessarily cancel the entire event because The Meadows also has an indoor stage. A promoter may relocate performances, delay an outdoor set or revise the running order. Follow the instructions attached to your ticket and dress for the forecast whenever a lineup advertises two stages or daytime programming. #### Where is the best place to stand for sound? For most concerts, start near the center of the main floor, a little in front of the mixing position. The front offers maximum energy and bass but can be extremely loud. Avoid settling beside the merchandise area if sound clarity is your priority. Side alcoves and the backyard are useful for breaks, though their sightlines and audio are less direct. --- This page is on Ticket Fairy, a ticketing, marketing and operations platform for live events and the venues that host them: festivals, club nights, concerts, conferences and tours, and night clubs, beach clubs and concert venues. It grows revenue with fan rewards that turn an audience into a sales channel, and runs the money side with payments and payouts, Vault business banking, and working capital advanced against ticket sales. [How Ticket Fairy ticketing works](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event-ticketing) · [Ticket Fairy for AI assistants](https://www.ticketfairy.com/llms.txt)