Randall’s Island — New York, NY

Randall’s Island Park is a 519-acre island park located in the East River between East Harlem (Manhattan), the South Bronx, and Astoria (Queens). Managed by the Randall’s Island Park Alliance (RIPA) in partnership with NYC Parks, the island features Icahn Stadium, over 60 athletic fields, a tennis center, miles of waterfront pathways, and expansive open lawns. Randall’s Island serves as a primary New York host venue for major outdoor music festivals (including Experts Only Festival and Governors Ball), headline concerts, and community gatherings.

TYPE

FESTIVAL_GROUNDS

CAPACITY

40000

SETTING

OUTDOOR

AGE

18+/21+

20 Randalls Island · New York, NY · 10035

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Stages · 2

Main Stage

The primary open-air festival centerpiece stage featuring full-scale concert production, LED visual walls, lasers, pyrotechnics, and multi-array sound systems for headline electronic and live music acts.

Mirror Field

An outdoor secondary festival stage surrounded by art installations and immersive activations, showcasing house, techno, bass, and emerging electronic talent.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Major festivals and outdoor concerts operate rain or shine.
Mandatory security screening, magnetometer wands, and bag checks are performed at all entry gates.
Valid physical government-issued photo ID is strictly required for age-restricted events (18+/21+) and alcohol purchases.
Cashless and digital card transactions operate across festival grounds.
Re-entry is not permitted once scanned into concert grounds.

PARKING

Parking passes are not available for concert grounds, and event parking is strictly prohibited on the island during major music festivals per official event guidance.
Designated park parking is reserved exclusively for Icahn Stadium and Sportime Tennis Center patrons during standard non-event park operations.
Overnight parking and tailgating are strictly prohibited.

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Accessible via the MTA M35 bus from 125th Street in Harlem.
Pedestrian and bicycle bridges provide direct access from Manhattan (103rd Street Footbridge and 125th Street / RFK Bridge walkway), Queens (RFK Bridge), and the Bronx (Randall’s Island Connector).
Dedicated event shuttles and ferry services operate from Manhattan during major festival weekends.

ACCESSIBILITY

Randall’s Island Park provides ADA-accessible paved pathways, pedestrian ramps, and accessible restroom facilities.
Major festival events feature dedicated ADA entrance lanes, elevated viewing platforms, accessible wristband centers, and designated drop-off/pick-up zones.
Designated accessible parking spaces provided at Icahn Stadium, Sportime Tennis Center, and the Golf Center for general park visit.
For inquiries about accessibility or to request an accommodation for a specific public program, email [email protected]

PERMITTED

Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″)
Small clutch purses (up to 4.5″ x 6.5″)
Empty reusable water bottles or hydration packs (empty bladders only)
Valid physical photo ID
Non-professional cameras without detachable lenses.

NOT PERMITTED

Outside food, beverages, or alcohol
Glass containers or metal water flasks
Non-clear large backpacks, luggage, or coolers
Weapons, blades, or pepper spray
Illegal substances or drug paraphernalia
Lawn chairs, tents, or umbrellas
Professional video/audio recording equipment, monopods, or drones