All Things Go NYC 2026: set times, bags and transit

All Things Go NYC 2026 runs Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Doors open at 2 p.m., the first set begins at 2:15 p.m., and music finishes at 10 p.m. each day. The festival has one stage, so no performances overlap.

That simple timetable creates a less obvious decision: floor or bowl, and how early should you arrive for the view you want? Floor tickets suit people prepared to stand and hold a position. Bowl tickets provide tiered seating, but seats are general admission. Either way, leave extra time for security, use public transit, and prepare for rain without an umbrella.

*Original editorial image created for this guide. It represents a rainy open-air New York music festival, not an actual All Things Go performance or the final 2026 stage layout.*

The short plan: choose your day by the two closing acts, decide whether a floor position or a bowl seat matters more, and arrive before the set that comes immediately before your priority artist. Save the ticket, schedule, 71st-Forest Hills route and a meeting point offline. There is no re-entry.

This guide was checked on September 22, 2026 against the festival, AXS, Forest Hills Stadium and National Weather Service pages. Set times, ticket availability, venue rules and forecasts can change. Check the official event page and your ticket account again on the morning you attend.

All Things Go NYC 2026 at a glance

All Things Go NYC 2026 set times

The 2026 New York schedule uses one stage. Gates open at 2 p.m., leaving only 15 minutes before the first performance. If you want an early bowl seat or a floor position close to the stage, be at the entrance before doors rather than arriving at 2:15.

Friday, September 25: Zara Larsson and Lola Young

Friday has the longest late-afternoon gaps, including 45 minutes before Lola Young and 55 minutes before Zara Larsson. Use one of those breaks for food, water and the restroom instead of leaving the bowl or floor just before the headline set.

Saturday, September 26: Brandi Carlile and Ethel Cain

Current attendee questions suggest Saturday's main pressure point is the Ethel Cain set. A floor ticket does not create a reserved position, and arriving immediately before 6:50 p.m. is unlikely to produce a front view. If seeing that set closely matters, arrive for CMAT and remain in place.

Sunday, September 27: MUNA and Carly Rae Jepsen

Sunday has the largest daytime gap, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. It is the cleanest time for food and a full venue break. People attending mainly for Carly Rae Jepsen should still allow time for security and the walk from the station; a 6:45 arrival is too tight for a 7 p.m. set.

Which All Things Go NYC day should you choose?

Choose Friday for dance-pop and the Zara Larsson, Lola Young and Rebecca Black run. Saturday is the strongest fit for a Brandi Carlile and Ethel Cain pairing, with CMAT and Jensen McRae earlier. Sunday moves from The Beaches into Carly Rae Jepsen and MUNA.

The useful comparison is not the number of artists. Every day has six sets. Compare the two final acts, then consider whether you can comfortably attend from mid-afternoon to 10 p.m. A single day is a complete programme; a three-day pass is not required to get the intended format.

Ticket availability is changing close to the event. The organizer described three-day tickets as sold out and remaining single-day and two-day tickets as limited when this guide was checked. Check the official All Things Go NYC page and AXS event series rather than relying on an old price or a social-media seller.

Floor versus bowl at Forest Hills Stadium

General Admission Floor and General Admission Bowl are different access types. Neither gives you a numbered position. Floor is the choice for standing closer to the stage, while the bowl gives you a tiered view and somewhere to sit. Your ticket should be the authority for the area you can enter.

For the floor, arrival time matters most if barricade or a near-stage position is the goal. Once the crowd thickens, leaving for food or a restroom can mean losing that spot. For the bowl, arriving earlier gives you more choice, but the raised sightline reduces the need to spend the entire afternoon waiting for one artist.

A sensible arrival rule is:

1. Arrive before doors for a front-floor attempt or first choice of bowl section.
2. Arrive one full set before a priority artist for a reasonable, not guaranteed, position.
3. Arrive later only if seeing the full programme and choosing a specific view do not matter.

The venue has an interactive seating map that helps explain the bowl geometry. It is a planning aid, not a promise that a particular general-admission place will remain available.

All Things Go NYC bag policy and what to bring

Forest Hills Stadium allows bags no larger than 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Most small soft-sided bags and purses fit that limit. Every person and bag may be screened, and the venue can refuse an item even when it is within the stated dimensions.

Large bags and suitcases must go to the paid bag check outside the venue, just past the main entrance at Burns Street and 69th Avenue. That creates an extra queue, so do not bring travel luggage from a hotel checkout if you can leave it elsewhere.

Pack a small bag with:

• A hooded waterproof jacket or poncho
• An empty non-glass reusable water bottle
• A charged power bank and short cable
• Hearing protection
• Any permitted medication in its original packaging
• A payment card or contactless wallet
• A screenshot of the ticket, schedule and return route

Umbrellas, outside food and drink, glass, strollers, chairs, large backpacks, professional cameras, GoPros and selfie sticks are prohibited. The venue allows empty non-glass bottles and provides refill stations. Check the current Forest Hills Stadium FAQ before leaving, because tour-specific rules can be stricter.

Rain plan for the festival weekend

The National Weather Service forecast checked on September 22 showed a chance of showers Friday and Saturday, with Sunday looking drier at that point. Forecast confidence changes as the weekend approaches. Use the current Forest Hills forecast on the day rather than packing from a week-old screenshot.

The show is rain or shine, but umbrellas are prohibited. A jacket with a hood or a compact poncho is the practical choice. Put the phone and power bank in a waterproof pouch, wear shoes that can handle wet concrete, and bring a dry layer for the cooler trip home. Follow the festival and venue channels if weather becomes unsafe; only they can confirm a delay or cancellation.

How to get to Forest Hills Stadium

There is no venue parking, and Forest Hills Stadium specifically asks visitors not to search for parking on the surrounding residential streets. Public transit is the normal approach.

Subway to 71st-Forest Hills

Use the E, F, M or R to 71st-Forest Hills, subject to that day's service. From the station, walk toward Burns Street near 69th Avenue. The subway station has an elevator serving the south side of Queens Boulevard, but check the MTA app or website for current elevator and service status before travel.

LIRR to Forest Hills

The Long Island Rail Road provides a faster trip from Manhattan on many schedules. The venue says passengers should board one of the first four cars because of the Forest Hills platform length. The station has a ramp but no elevator, which may affect travelers with luggage or mobility needs.

Rideshare and taxis

Streets immediately around the stadium close on event days. The venue recommends arranging pickup and drop-off around 71-Continental Avenue and Queens Boulevard, rather than placing a pin at the gate. Walk to the agreed point before requesting the car.

Save a second route home. All sets finish at 10 p.m., which concentrates thousands of departures into the same period. A delayed train or a surge-priced car is easier to handle when you already have both the subway and LIRR options saved.

Tickets, food, payment and accessibility

Use the AXS account connected to the purchase and make sure the mobile ticket is visible before entering the busiest part of the journey. A screenshot can help you remember event details, but it may not replace a live rotating ticket where AXS requires one. If the ticket does not load, the Forest Hills box office is at Burns Street and Tennis Place and opens on show days.

Outside food and drink are prohibited. The venue says concessions include options for common dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Menus can change, so contact the venue before the event when avoiding a specific allergen is essential. Concessions and merchandise are cash-free; a cash-to-card kiosk is available between portals 7 and 8.

All entries are described as accessible. The venue lists accessible viewing areas and restroom stalls, with Guest Services near Portal 8. For medication, a medical device, interpreter service or another accommodation, contact the venue in advance rather than trying to resolve the requirement at security. The Forest Hills accessibility page holds the current contact details.

Useful phone setup before leaving for Queens

The festival does not need a complicated app stack. Prepare these basics before the station:

• AXS: load the ticket while you still have dependable service.
• MTA TrainTime: check LIRR departures and platform changes.
• MTA app: check subway service and elevator status.
• Weather: recheck rain and wind close to departure.
• Offline maps: save Forest Hills, the venue entrance and your return station.
• Messaging: agree on a meeting point outside the densest crowd.

Crowded venues can slow any mobile network. Screenshots and offline maps are the backup, not an optional extra. Put the hotel address, an emergency contact and the agreed rideshare corner in a plain note that opens without data.

Mobile data for a New York festival weekend

A traveler needs data here for mobile tickets, subway or LIRR changes, weather alerts, navigation and group messages. A Roaming eSIM United States plan can be installed on a compatible, unlocked phone before the trip, while the usual SIM remains available according to the phone's dual-SIM settings and the home carrier's charges.

The public catalog checked on September 22 contained fixed-data and daily United States options using AT&T and Verizon partner networks. The selected package controls the price, validity, fair-use rule and whether top-up is supported. No plan can guarantee normal speed inside a full stadium.

That preparation is more dependable than waiting to buy or configure connectivity near the gate. It also avoids replacing a physical home SIM just to use maps and transit tools. Start with the United States Roaming eSIM. USA and Canada may fit a trip that crosses the border, North America suits a wider regional itinerary, and Global 120 areas is relevant only when its displayed coverage matches the rest of the journey.

Estimate the allowance with the travel data calculator. Check whether your phone supports eSIM, and follow the installation timing guide while reliable Wi-Fi is available. Visitors also crossing Manhattan during the same week should check the UN General Assembly travel guide for its separate road and security disruptions.

Ten All Things Go NYC 2026 questions answered

When is All Things Go NYC 2026?

All Things Go NYC runs September 25 to 27, 2026 at Forest Hills Stadium. Doors open at 2 p.m., performances begin at 2:15 p.m., and the final set ends at 10 p.m. each day.

Is All Things Go NYC one stage?

Yes. The New York event uses one stage with no overlapping sets. Each day has six performances, so you do not need to choose between simultaneous artists or move between stages.

Who headlines each day?

Zara Larsson closes Friday, Brandi Carlile closes Saturday, and MUNA closes Sunday. Lola Young precedes Zara Larsson, Ethel Cain precedes Brandi Carlile, and Carly Rae Jepsen precedes MUNA.

Is floor or bowl better at All Things Go NYC?

Choose floor if standing close to the stage matters and you are willing to hold a position. Choose bowl for tiered seating and a clearer raised sightline. Both are general admission within their ticketed areas rather than reserved positions.

How early should I arrive at All Things Go NYC?

Arrive before 2 p.m. for a front-floor attempt or first choice of bowl area. For a priority evening artist, arrive at least one full set earlier. Security and the station-to-gate walk make a last-minute arrival risky.

What size bag can I bring to Forest Hills Stadium?

The maximum bag size is 16 by 16 by 8 inches. Small soft-sided bags are the simplest option. Every item may be searched, and large bags or suitcases must use the paid bag check outside the entrance.

Can I bring an umbrella or water bottle?

Umbrellas are prohibited. Bring a hooded waterproof layer instead. An empty non-glass reusable bottle is allowed, and the venue provides water refill stations inside.

Is there parking at All Things Go NYC?

No. Forest Hills Stadium has no parking and asks visitors not to use nearby residential streets. Take the E, F, M or R subway to 71st-Forest Hills or the LIRR to Forest Hills.

Can I leave and re-enter the festival?

No. Re-entry is not allowed. Bring the permitted items you need for the full day and handle food, water and restroom breaks inside the venue.

Are All Things Go NYC tickets still available?

Three-day tickets were sold out when checked on September 22. The organizer listed limited single-day and two-day options, but availability can change. Check the official festival page and AXS rather than a saved price or social post.

Final checks before you leave

1. Confirm the day's lineup and any organizer alert.
2. Load the AXS ticket and charge the phone.
3. Check subway, LIRR and elevator status.
4. Recheck the Forest Hills weather forecast.
5. Measure the bag and remove prohibited items.
6. Save the schedule, entrance and return route offline.
7. Agree on a meeting point and a 10 p.m. exit plan.

The official pages used for final checks are the All Things Go NYC event page, festival FAQ, Forest Hills Stadium directions and venue FAQ. This article is independently produced by the Roaming eSIM editorial team and is not affiliated with the festival, venue, performers, AXS or MTA.