Forest Hills Stadium Agrees to Cap Number of Concerts Per Year, Ending Years of Litigation With Locals
Categoria: Musica
The new agreement puts an end to the yearslong litigation that put the venue’s concerts in jeopardy.
Por Billboard | 22/10/2026
Forest Hills Garden Corporation, West Side Tennis Club and Tiebreaker Productions, LLC (which operates Forest Hills Stadium) announced on Wednesday (Oct. 21) they have reached a settlement agreement that resolves pending litigation and allows for the venue to continue hosting concerts. The agreement allows for Forest Hills Stadium to host up to 28 concerts per season, with 29 concerts during renewal terms; financial support for the neighborhood with Tiebreaker providing payments to the Forest Hills Garden Corporation that include a one-time upfront payment and per-show payments; and designated routes for attendees to enter and exit meant to minimize how much concertgoers walk through the neighborhood. The agreement puts a voluntary end to all pending lawsuits between Forest Hills Garden Corporation, which is the local homeowners association, West Side Tennis Club and Tiebreaker Productions, LLC. Related Mike Luba Turned Forest Hills Stadium Into a Destination for Top Acts — Then Got Sued for It Diddy Moved From New Jersey Prison to Similar Facility in Pennsylvania Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit “Forest Hills Stadium’s commitment to the neighborhood of Forest Hills Gardens, the borough of Queens, and the entirety of New York City informs everything we do,” Tiebreaker Productions said in a statement. “First and foremost, we strive to be a good neighbor by hosting unique music and cultural events that create a positive economic impact, all while serving the neighborhood’s ethos through partnerships, local sponsors, and sharing the use of our physical space for fundraisers and children’s events. The Club, the Gardens and the Stadium are each more than a century old, and together, share a deep interest in stewarding and protecting these precious pieces of New York City history; to maintain what came before us, to enhance our relationship with the current community, and to ensure the future of these important entities. This agreement preserves the Stadium’s future and directly supports the neighborhood we are so lucky to call home. The Tiebreaker team also appreciates the enduring support and efforts by our Borough president Donovan Richards.” Soon after Forest Hills Stadium was revamped and reopened, lawsuits from the venue’s local residents pertaining to noise complaints started rolling in . The venue’s 2025 season was put in jeopardy with reports that the NYPD had revoked the venue’s permits due to noise complaints from residential neighbors. However, the venue was able to continue with its 2025 season without any hiccups. “For the first time in years, the Forest Hills Gardens community has clear, enforceable protections for how the Stadium operates — a firm limit on the number of shows, a strict curfew, fireworks only with neighborhood approval, and meaningful financial payments,” the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation’s board of directors said in a statement. “We are very happy that we were able to re