Forest Hills Stadium Concert Series in Jeopardy
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The future of the Forest Hills Stadium summer concert series is uncertain after the NYPD revoked its sound amplification permits, citing safety concerns linked to a dispute over road access.
Over the weekend, the NYPD Legal Bureau notified the stadium’s operators that permits could not be issued because the Forest Hills Garden Corporation (FHGC) had blocked access to the private roads surrounding the venue. The NYPD stated that without the ability to close these streets, it could not ensure public safety at the 13,000-capacity open-air venue.
The decision has sparked backlash from local businesses and workers who depend on the stadium’s concerts for revenue. In response, Forest Hills Stadium pushed back, insisting on social media that its 2025 concert schedule remains on track.
“Forest Hills Stadium is moving forward with our 2025 concert schedule as planned and our permitting timeline is on its standard schedule,” the stadium wrote on social media. “As happens every season, the vocal NIMBY minority of Forest Hills Gardens are attempting to roadblock yet another enjoyable season of music.”
Residents opposing the concerts say their concerns go beyond noise complaints, arguing that the events disrupt their quality of life. The upcoming season is slated to begin on May 31 with a performance by Bloc Party, but whether the show will go on remains to be seen.
