Forest Hills Stadium in Queens is a New York gem in the middle of a renaissance.
During its first heydey in the 1960s and 70s, the stadium hosted The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, and Simon and Garfunkel. Today, icons such as Paul Simon, Alabama Shakes, and Mumford & Sons are back onstage. Read more ›
The Forest Hills Stadium History Blog
Posted: March 7, 2019
Queens’ Own Simon & Garfunkel: A Timeless Duo at Forest Hills Stadium
Composed by: Michael Perlman, Forest Hills, NY
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel first took the stage of the legendary Forest Hills Stadium as part of the annual Forest Hills Music Festival on August 6, 1966.
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Posted: September 18, 2018
Fifty Years Ago: The Bee Gees At Forest Hills Stadium
Composed by: Michael Perlman, Forest Hills, NY
Concertgoers will never forget the magical experience of attending the Bee Gees concert in Forest Hills.
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Posted: July 9, 2018
Fans Reminisce – Barry Manilow at Forest Hills Stadium in 1978 and 1980
Composed by: Michael Perlman, Forest Hills, NY
Barry Manilow performed at Forest Hills Stadium on July 28 and July 29, 1978 and returned for a second season on July 25 and July 26, 1980.
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Posted: March 29, 2018
David Byrne & Talking Heads: It’s Back To The 1980s at Forest Hills Stadium
Composed by: Michael Perlman, Forest Hills, NY
Throughout Forest Hills Stadium’s history, there is a selection of unique artists who repeatedly visit our iconic stadium. One is David Byrne, founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and composer of Talking Heads.
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Posted: January 31, 2018
When The Beatles Landed at Forest Hills Stadium
Composed by: Michael Perlman, Forest Hills, NY
One of the most memorable concerts in the history of Forest Hills Stadium was when The Beatles took the stage on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 1964.
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Posted: December 12, 2017
Spotlight on Frank Sinatra at Forest Hills Stadium
Composed by: Michael Perlman, Forest Hills, NY
Frank Sinatra had three concerts at Forest Hills Stadium in 1965 and two in 1977.
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