The Strokes are bringing Reality Awaits home to Queens, playing a park stage between the Unisphere and Astronaut Court with Beach House, TV On The Radio and Fcukers on the same bill. It is the band's first New York headline show since 2023, and that undercard reads like a 2000s Brooklyn and Manhattan reunion in its own right. If you only buy one ticket this fall, this is the weekend's defining New York rock night.
What to expect
Expect an afternoon-into-evening festival-style day: support sets start early because the park has a firm curfew, so the headliner plays as the light goes. General admission enters between the Unisphere and Astronaut Court, with VIP gates just south of the globe, and the crowd spreads across a big open lawn.
Good to know
- There is no onsite parking; take the 7 train or the LIRR to Mets-Willets Point.
- The show is 16+; anyone younger must come with a parent or guardian, and every attendee needs a ticket.
- Bags are capped at a small size, and chairs, umbrellas, coolers and outside food are not allowed.
- There is no re-entry, so bring what you need for the whole day.
- Smoking and vaping are not allowed in NYC Parks, including at the show.
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Common questions
Who is opening for The Strokes?
Beach House, TV On The Radio and Fcukers are on the bill.
How do I get to the show?
Take the 7 train or the LIRR to Mets-Willets Point; the GA entrance is between the Unisphere and Astronaut Court.
Can I leave and come back?
No. The organisers state there is no re-entry.
