Crowds at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens have cheered for (and booed) both tennis champions and rockstars over the course of the building’s 100-year history! Built in 1923, the stadium was home to the U.S. Open tennis tournament for more than fifty years. In the 1960s, the stadium began to book concerts with major stars like The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, and The Beatles. After a period of dormancy from the late 1990s to 2013, the Stadium continues to rock, hosting concerts with artists like Ed Sheeran, Willie Nelson, Duran Duran, and more. On July 12th, you can join Untapped New York Insiders for a backstage tour of the historic venue!
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Backstage Forest Hills Stadium Tour
Guests on this guided tour will uncover the stadium’s many hidden secrets! As you walk through the stadium, you’ll visit artist dressings rooms which are packed with old memorabilia, step into secret speakeasies hidden behind phone booths and bathrooms, and visit the safe from the US Open that has remained unopen for 45 years.
Stand on the hallowed courts where Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson smashed color barriers to became tennis champions, see where the Beatles landed a helicopter to play their first ever US concert, and visit the stage where artists from all walks of life played for New York City from Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton to Tom Petty and Barbra Streisand!
Tickets for this behind-the-scenes tour will be available to book on June 28th at 12:00 pm ET. On that date, you can register for your spot here!
Backstage Forest Hills Stadium Tour
Next, check out The Forgotten Forest Hills Tea Room and see more upcoming Untapped New York insder events!