This is the first Red Bull Chapters anywhere in the world, and Rauw Alejandro is the artist they built it around, which means production designed for one night rather than lifted off a tour truck. The three-act structure puts his influences and origin story on stage alongside the hits. If you want the most photographed night in Queens this Labor Day weekend, this is it.
What to expect
Forest Hills Stadium is a 1920s open-air horseshoe tucked inside a Tudor residential enclave, so you walk past front lawns to get to the gate. Expect a long, loud, heavily produced set with visual sequences between acts, and a crowd that arrives late and stays through the encore. Sound carries well from the upper rows because the stadium is shallow.
Good to know
- E, F, M or R to Forest Hills-71st Avenue, or LIRR to Forest Hills, then a short walk through Station Square.
- The stadium is open-air with no roof; check the forecast and bring a layer, since it cools down fast after sunset.
- It sits inside a residential neighborhood, so street parking is heavily restricted and transit is genuinely the better call.
- Bag policy is strict and the venue is cashless; bring a card and a small clear bag.
- Seats in the upper horseshoe are closer to the stage than the same price would buy you at an arena.
- Getting out afterward funnels everyone through Station Square; expect a slow walk to the subway.
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Common questions
What makes Red Bull Chapters different from a normal concert?
It is built as a three-act experience around a single artist, combining performance with storytelling, visuals and custom production about the influences that shaped his career. This Forest Hills date is the format's global debut.
Is Forest Hills Stadium indoors?
No. It is an open-air stadium built in the 1920s, so the show runs rain or shine and you should dress for the weather.
How do I get home after the show?
The E, F, M and R at Forest Hills-71st Avenue and the LIRR at Forest Hills both run late, but the crowd empties through a narrow path to Station Square, so budget extra time.
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