Know before you go
The practical bit
- Getting there
- 110 South Front Street, Hudson NY 12534, 400 feet south of the Hudson Amtrak station: turn right out of the station and walk 2 to 3 blocks; it is across the road on your left. Amtrak from New York Penn Station takes about two hours, and trains sell out.
- Parking
- No parking on Basilica grounds except for disabled visitors. Basilica's own event guidance sends drivers to a lot beside the train tracks, past the building, with attendants directing. Arrive via South Front Street, not the industrial-park route GPS may suggest.
- Tickets
- Sold per event through the official events page. For Basilica Soundscape 2025, tickets were sold in advance or at the door, with student and local (12534) discount codes; bring ID to show status.
- Accessibility
- ADA-accessible entrances, exits and bathrooms; ramped access to the Main Hall and Back Gallery; dispersed wheelchair seating; designated accessible parking. Request accommodations at [email protected] or (518) 822-1050.
- Good to know
- No ATM on site. The nearest are at the Amtrak station (daytime), The Antique Warehouse (daytime) and the Half Moon Bar (night), all a few minutes' walk.
- Official
- Official site and tickets → (basilicahudson.org)
Checked on 20 October 2026 against the venue's own site. Times, prices and routes change: confirm before you travel.
In the room
The experience
Basilica Hudson sits at the south end of Hudson, two hours up the river from Penn Station and a few hundred feet from the Amtrak platform. Built in 1880 as a forge and foundry for steel railway wheels, later a glue factory until the 1980s, it was stripped to its bones: industrial windows, brick walls, terracotta ceiling tiles and an intricate steel truss. In 2010 the previous owner, Patrick Doyle, handed it to Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone, and it became one of the most quietly important rooms in the eastern United States. 24-Hour Drone is the room's signature programme: a continuous wall of sustained sound from noon to noon, audiences on mats on the floor, the bass moving through your spine like geology.
Insider tip
Walk in knowing
Come by train: the venue is 400 feet from the Hudson Amtrak station, and there is no parking on the grounds except for disabled visitors. Book the train early, as Basilica warns that trains sell out and fares rise.
Why it fits
Why it is in the atlas
Industry made sacred. The room is the music. Pure Sonic Paths thesis.
Plan the trip
When to go, hours, getting there
Best time to go
Basilica programmes mainly from spring to autumn. 24-Hour Drone is its signature event; the most recent edition on the official page ran noon to noon on 18 to 19 May 2024, moved to May for building works. Basilica Soundscape runs in the autumn.
Hours
Open for events only; check the official events page. Doors vary by event: Basilica Soundscape 2025 opened at 5pm on the Friday and 4pm on the Saturday.
Getting there
110 South Front Street, Hudson NY 12534. Amtrak from New York Penn Station takes about two hours; Basilica is 400 feet south of the Hudson station: turn right out of the station, walk 2 to 3 blocks, and it is across the road on your left. By car it is minutes from I-87 exit 21. Parking on the grounds is for disabled visitors only.
Straight from the source
Official site and tickets
Dates and tickets come from the venue itself. Opens basilicahudson.org in a new tab.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is there parking at Basilica Hudson?
Not on the grounds, except designated accessible spaces for disabled visitors. Basilica's own event guidance sends drivers to a lot beside the train tracks, past the building, with attendants directing. Approach via South Front Street rather than the industrial-park route GPS may suggest.
How do I get to Basilica Hudson from the Amtrak station?
It is 400 feet south of the Hudson Amtrak station. Turn right out of the station and walk 2 to 3 blocks; Basilica is across the road on your left. The train from New York Penn Station takes about two hours.
When is 24-Hour Drone at Basilica Hudson?
The most recent edition on the official page ran from noon on 18 May to noon on 19 May 2024, moved to May because of building works. Bring one mat per person; no air mattresses, chairs, coolers or pets. Check the official site for the next date.
Is Basilica Hudson wheelchair accessible?
Yes. It has ADA-accessible entrances, exits and bathrooms, ramped access to the Main Hall and Back Gallery, dispersed wheelchair seating and accessible parking spaces. Email [email protected] or call (518) 822-1050 to request accommodations.
What kind of music is at Basilica Hudson?
Experimental, ambient, drone and contemporary music, alongside touring rock and indie shows, film and markets. 24-Hour Drone and Basilica Soundscape are its own festivals.
Why is Basilica Hudson in the Sonic Paths atlas?
Industry made sacred. The room is the music. Pure Sonic Paths thesis.
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