Interpol At Forest Hills Stadium: What To Know Before You Go

NEW YORK, NY — American rock band Interpol plays Forest Hills Stadium on Sept. 23 for its “Turn on the Bright Lights” show, featuring opening performances by Deerhunter and Battles.

Tickets are available on the stadium website for $55 to $90, with a limit of eight tickets per household. If tickets are still available on the night of the concert, the box office on Burns Street will be open for sales.

Here’s everything you need to know:

What time does the festival open?

According to the Forest Hills Stadium website, doors open at 5 p.m., and the first opener is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

Where is the concert?

The concert is set for Forest Hills Stadium, located at 1 Tennis Place in Forest Hills. According to the stadium’s website, the best way to reach the venue is by public transportation. There is no parking at the venue or on the streets near the venue.

Public transportation options include the LIRR, which riders can take using the code FHS2017 when purchasing train tickets, allowing such riders to ride the LIRR for free to the stadium. Ticket holders can also take the E, F, M or R train, 14-minute rides from Penn Station and 25-minute rides from Midtown.

What is the bag policy?

Guests are allowed to bring a bag, but the maximum allowable bag size is 16 by 16 by 8 inches, which means that, per the Forest Hills Stadium website, most small, soft-sided bags and purses are allowed. All guests and their bags will be subject to security screenings, and there is no bag or coat check inside the venue.

What can’t I bring?

• Outside food and beverage is prohibited. There will be a variety of food and beverages, including alcohol, for purchase inside the stadium. Each guest entering the stadium may bring in one factory-sealed plastic water bottle sized 40 ounces or less.
• Smoking, including using vape pens
• Hard-sided containers, including coolers, briefcases and ice chests
• Blankets and umbrellas
• Chairs and strollers
• Weapons
• Laser pointers or glow sticks
• Video or audio-recording equipment, including professional cameras
• Pets
• Incendiary devices
• Camelbacks
• Large backpacks or duffel bags
• Drones
• Spray paint, markers, Sharpies and paint pens
• Frisbees

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