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General Info

Head In The Clouds will bring its 2-Day festival to the historic Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York on May 11th and 12th.

In 2023, 88rising expanded its marquee Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival to New York in partnership with The Bowery Presents. Returning to where the company was founded almost 8 years ago, Head In The Clouds will bring its 2-Day festival to the historic Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York on May 11th and 12th, 2024. Notably, in what will be one of the biggest AAPI Heritage celebrations nationwide, Head In The Clouds New York will take place during Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (observed in the United States in May).

Head In The Clouds 2023 Recap

Venue Information

Join us at Forest Hills Stadium, the 100-year-old original home of the US Open in the heart of Queens, NYC, with plenty of room to roam, bespoke art installations and Asian-centric food vendors, and full performances by your favorite artists.

The Venue / Getting Here

Forest Hills Stadium is located at 1 Tennis Pl, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

For directions visit here.

For more venue information visit here.

Getting Here Map

Festival Map

HITC NY venue map

Cashless

Forest Hills Stadium’s concessions and Merch locations are cash-free and accept all major credit cards, debit cards and contactless payments. Guests who prefer to pay in cash may convert cash into a prepaid debit card, free of charge, at our Cash-to-Card Kiosk located between portals 7 and 8. The prepaid debit cards received from the Cash-to-Card Kiosk can be used for all purchases inside Forest Hills Stadium and anywhere major credit cards are accepted worldwide.

Prohibited Items

  • Coolers
  • Blankets
  • Chairs
  • Attachable Seat Backs
  • Umbrellas
  • Strollers
  • Outside Food or Beverage
  • Weapons
  • Laser Pointers
  • Glow Sticks
  • Video or Audio Recording Equipment
  • Professional Cameras
  • Pets
  • Incendiary devices
  • Camelbacks
  • Large backpacks or bags – maximum allowable bag size is 16″ x 16″ x 8″
  • Drones
  • Spray Paint, Markers, Sharpies, and Paint Pens
  • Glass Containers of any kind
  • Frisbees

Note: Laptops and iPads are permitted into the venue but must be stored in a bag while on site.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Where is Head in the Clouds New York?

    Forest Hills Stadium

  • Is there public transportation to the event?

    Forest Hills Stadium is located at 1 Tennis Pl, Forest Hills, NY 11375, with entry to the venue at Burns St near 69th Ave.

    For directions visit here.
    For more venue information visit here.

    The best way to get to Forest Hills Stadium is via public transit on the LIRR (to Forest Hills) or the E/F/M/R subway lines to Forest Hills/71 Ave. There is no parking at the venue or on the residential streets near the venue. For your own convenience, please do not plan to drive and park.

    *Board one of the first six cars of the train when taking the LIRR to Forest Hills Station in order to exit at Forest Hills Station.

    Accessibility Notes for Public Transit:

    The 71st – Forest Hills LIRR Station has a ramp, but no elevator.
    The MTA 71st – Forest Hills Station does have an elevator serving the southside of Queens Boulevard between 70th Road and 71st Avenue

  • What time does Head in the Clouds Festival start and end?

    Doors at 2pm, Curfew 10pm

  • Will you be posting set times in advance?

    Yes, set times are live. See here.

  • Is Head in the Clouds all ages?

    Yes. 

  • Is re-entry allowed?

    No.

  • Will single-day passes be offered?

    Yes! Single Day passes are on sale now.

  • Can I buy more than 1 pass type such as a combination of GA and VIP on AXS?

    Yes! You can buy one pass type in one order. Complete the transaction then just start a new order to purchase different ticket type.

  • Will there be food/beverage options at the festival?

    Yes! See the full vendor list here.

  • Is there anywhere to sit?

    General Admission Bowl seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.

    If purchasing VIP tickets, tickets are standing room only, but feel free to spread out wherever there’s space.

    Yes. If you buy a 1999 Club pass, you will have your own reserved seat for the event.

  • Can my ticket be scanned from my mobile device?

    Yes - Tickets will only be available on your mobile device. VIP tickets will receive a wristband at entry. Screenshots and printed passes will not be accepted. Download the AXS Mobile app to view, transfer, or accept your passes.

  • Wow, there are lots of artists performing, will I see all of them?

    Like at any festival, there is no guarantee you can see every artist. Some artists might be performing at the same time and some areas of Forest Hills Stadium, including the grandstand bowl and floor, may reach capacity. You should plan accordingly and arrive early if there’s a particular performer you really want to see. Also, the lineup is always subject to change (whether due to weather, artist cancelation or any other reason)

  • Box Office Information?

    **Please note: Our Box Office is currently closed.

    The Forest Hills Stadium Box Office is open on show days.

    On event days, the Box Office will open 2 hours before the listed door time for that event. Please note that on event days, the Box Office is located in the parking lot of the Westside Tennis Club at 1 Tennis Place at Burns Street.

    Original purchaser must present a valid photo ID, order confirmation and credit card used for purchase to pick up the order.

    No alternate name pickups are allowed. No name changes. No exceptions.