Basilica Hudson

Farm & flea = giant clusterfuck
Way to many people — it was raining and the line was insane. Also charged $ 5 bucks entry fee to be shuffled around like cattle. Terrible experience
Will never ever ever return. Ever!

I would just like to say my cousin had just gotten married here on Nov 7^th 2015. It seriously was such an awesome time. The food there was delicious. The venue was very spacious. For an abandoned warehouse look venue, I really enjoyed my time! The place was set up so nicely! I really believe that any couple that is looking to get married in a «rural/​warehouse/​bootlegger/​country/​old school» style wedding. I highly suggest taking a look at this place. It’s located in the beautiful town of Hudson NY.

I’ve been to Basilica Hudson for a couple events since the all-​purpose space opened a few years ago. The programs offered by BH are varied and include book readings, film presentations, and art installations. The Basilica also plays host to the wildly successful Farm and Flea, providing local vendors and artisans with a platform to showcase their particular areas of specialty.
I visited Basilica Hudson most recently in early September 2015. On this night, the venue played host to a national touring band and warm-​up for the coming weekend’s Basilica Soundscape festival. If you didn’t know it, it’s likely that you will drive right past the enormous warehouse, designating it as yet another dilapidated warehouse dotting the Hudson. And while a closer inspection will validate this perception, you’ll find that the Basilica is much more than a work in progress. The space is comprised of three primary rooms — the main floor, a sizable bar/​lounge area, and movie-​theater style seating room. At this event, the stage was located at the front of the main floor, with the bar immediately to its right. To my surprise, the sound in the Basilica is quite good. In my experience, enormous and mostly hollow spaces like this tend to produce a heavy echo, which can be distracting as a concert-​goer. Speaking of space, the Basilica has lots of it, providing an excellent line of sight to the stage, no matter where you stand. On the night that I visited, it just so happened to be one of the hottest days of the entire summer. This contributed to an absolutely sweltering environment, as the heat just sat in the room with no real circulation. While this made things a little uncomfortable, the conditions really couldn’t have been avoided. In the end, the heat didn’t take away from a really incredible concert experience.
If you live near Hudson and have the opportunity to take in an event at the Basilica, it is highly recommended. In addition to offering a diverse range of events, you’ll have a blast exploring this truly unique space.

Great spot for eclectic movies, bands, readings, etc. We went to the Soundscape weekend in 2014, featuring a variety of interesting artists and performers in what must be the most pleasant outdoor festival on the planet. The converted factory offers attendees tons of space. Will definitely do again in 2015.

I wish Basilica Hudson was closer to Albany, but it is perfectly situated among the rolling hills of the Catskills and tucked deep away in the decaying industrial section of Hudson. I’ve seen a couple shows here and it’s an easy set up for performers, despite the lack of a real back stage area. The bar is stocked with limited options, but don’t be expecting Bud Light or Coor’s Light. This place has a rugged sense of upscale class that is not easily swayed by the easier options that most consumers tend to fall far.
If there’s a band playing here that you’re familiar with, but not quite sure if you want to go, my suggestion is to spend the money and make the trip. This venue has as much personality as the performers that fill the space.