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✈️How to get to Mates
Planning your trip to Mates? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 8 km from the venue.
- Allow about 11 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for New York or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Knockdown Center (Mates)
Accommodation near the Mates site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around New York, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around New York.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Mates 2026 weather
Weather in Knockdown Center in June 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 33° / 20° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Light rain | 34° / 22° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 26° / 15° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Mates
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Mates. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, New York and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Mates 2026: the indie festival in New York, United States
Mates is an urban festival dedicated to the emerging indie rock and indie pop scene. Held at the Knockdown Center in Queens, New York, this intimate gathering brings together 8 artists in a former industrial warehouse turned concert venue, offering an immersive experience at the heart of New York's alternative scene.
The 2026 edition features a dreamy and introspective alternative rock lineup. Among the headliners: Vacations, Australian dream pop duo, grentperez in folk pop, and Horse Jumper of Love, American slowcore and shoegaze masters.
The musical palette explores indie boundaries with psychedelic rock, surf rock, and even electric blues. Thelma Plum, Alex Lahey, and Winter bring a singer-songwriter touch, while Mamalarky and Girlpuppy embody the new DIY indie wave.
On June 20, 2026, the Knockdown Center will resonate with alternative sounds. An intimate evening to discover gems from the international indie scene. Book your tickets.
