Hottest Concerts in NYC 2021
Musicians and their fans, rejoice: returning to live concerts is now a reality. Here are our picks from the many, many performances coming your way:
August
It’s Time for Hip Hop - August 20 - Forest Hills Stadium
As part of NYC Homecoming Weekend, Mayor de Blasio has launched “It’s Time for Hip Hop,” with New York City, the Universal Hip Hop Museum, and IDEKO at the helm. Together, they’re taking us back to the birth of hip hop, with artists such as George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars, Yo-Yo, Too $hort, and DJ Hurricane. See you at Forest Hills Stadium, from 4 to 9:30pm; no ticket needed, except for your vaccine passport.
September
NAS - September 23 - Forest Hills Stadium
An Emmy-award winning rapper, who happens to have Queens roots, Nas will perform at the Forest Hills Stadium on Sept. 23 to benefit the City Harvest, the city’s largest food rescue organization. The Concert to Feed NYC has 4,000 seats available. Tickets are on ForestHillsStadium.com.
Governor’s Ball - September 24 - 26 - Citifield
Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Governor’s Ball here at Citifield in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. Named a “festival with a New York heart” by the New York Times, it’s only fitting that it takes place in Queens. This year, they’re headlining Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky, J Balvin, and Post Malone. Tickets are on sale here.
October
The Neighbourhood - October 2 - Forest Hills Stadium
Icons of the late millenial alt subculture, The Neighbourhood is touring amidst a resurgence of their songs, Sweater Weather (certified platinum 6x), Daddy Issues, and R.I.P. 2 My Youth (both also certified platinum), on TikTok. They’re promoting their new album, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, which fuses multiple genres into one seamless futuristic album. Book your seat now.
Rolling Loud - October 28 - 30 - Citifield
The largest hip hop festival in the world, Rolling Loud is full of unmissable artists, including 50 Cent, J. Cole, and Travis Scott. Also featured are Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, and Megan Thee Stallion, stars in their own rights. They will be performing in Queens’ very own Citifield. Get your tickets now — limited numbers are available!
