Forest Hills Stadium is the strangest great venue in New York — a 1923 horseshoe built for the US Open, tucked inside a Tudor-revival neighborhood in Queens, where the Beatles and Hendrix played and where the sound still carries over the treetops. Zac Brown Band is what it was rebuilt for: eight players, three-part harmony, a set that swings from country radio into Southern rock jams. Grace Potter opens with the blues-rock belt that made her a festival fixture, so get there for the first set.
What to expect
The bowl is open to the sky with reserved seating in the stands and a general-admission floor in front of the stage. Concessions run along the concourse behind the seating, and the walk in from the LIRR station takes you through the Forest Hills Gardens streets. Zac Brown Band sets typically stretch past two hours with extended jams and a covers segment.
Good to know
- The E/F/M/R to 71st Ave–Forest Hills or the LIRR to Forest Hills both drop you a few blocks away
- It is fully open-air with no roof — check the forecast and bring a rain shell
- The neighborhood is residential with a firm curfew, so the show starts and ends on time
- Small bags only; the clear-bag policy is enforced at the gates
- The stadium floor is general admission — arrive early if you want the rail
- Austin Street nearby is the best pre-show food and drink strip
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Common questions
How do I get to Forest Hills Stadium on the subway?
Take the E, F, M or R to 71st Avenue–Forest Hills and walk about ten minutes, or take the LIRR to Forest Hills for a shorter walk.
Is the show rain or shine?
Forest Hills Stadium is open-air and shows generally proceed in rain. Umbrellas are not permitted inside, so bring a poncho.
Who opens for Zac Brown Band?
Grace Potter opens the Forest Hills date.
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