Strokes NYC Concert
The Strokes Announce Major NYC Homecoming Concert in October; Album Release Delayed
Key Points
Reality Awaits is the Strokes’ seventh studio album and arrives July 24 via Cult Records/RCA Records. The band also said it was recorded in Costa Rica with producer Rick Rubin and then finished “around the globe,” marking their first new music since 2020.
Tickets for the Oct. 2 hometown show include multiple tiers beyond general admission—GA, VIP, and VVIP.
The Oct. 2 show is scheduled to start at 4 p.m., with the early timing set due to the venue’s proximity to residential areas.
For the Queens GA discount, the specific eligible ZIP codes are 11368, 11355, 11375, and 11367 (20% off GA starting June 18, through Aug. 30 or until sold out).
The Strokes have pushed their new album back a month and announced a massive homecoming show in New York City. *Reality Awaits*, the band's seventh studio album, moves from June 26 to July 24, according to NME. At the same time, the band revealed an October 2 concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens — their first NYC headline show since 2023.
Beach House, TV on the Radio, and Fcukers will open the show, which starts at 4 p.m. due to the venue's proximity to residential neighborhoods. An artist presale launches Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. ET. General ticket sales open Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. ET, per Pollstar.
Album Recorded in Costa Rica, Due July 24
*Reality Awaits* is the Strokes' first new music since 2020's *The New Abnormal*. The band recorded it with legendary producer Rick Rubin at a house in Costa Rica, then finished it in studios around the world, according to Flood Magazine. The 9-track album runs 41 minutes and 2 seconds. It will be released via Cult Records and RCA Records.
No official reason was given for the one-month delay. The new July 24 release date lands just before the band's headlining slot at Outside Lands Festival in August, per Consequence. That timing could push new songs into their festival sets sooner than expected.
Flushing Meadows Show Offers Local Queens Discount
Tickets for the October 2 show come in three tiers: GA, VIP, and VVIP. Queens residents in four ZIP codes get 20% off GA tickets starting June 18. The eligible ZIP codes are 11368 (Corona), 11355 (Flushing), 11375 (Forest Hills), and 11367 (Kew Gardens Hills). The discount runs through August 30 or until sold out, according to Pollstar.
The discount is widely seen as a goodwill move toward local residents. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park has hosted the Governors Ball festival since 2023. Unlike Forest Hills Stadium, which has faced noise complaints and lawsuits from nearby homeowners, the Queens park site allows for an earlier end time, per BrooklynVegan.
First NYC Headline Show Since 2023 Forest Hills Gig
The Strokes last headlined in New York City in August 2023 at Forest Hills Stadium, also in Queens. The October 2 show is billed as part of their 2026 world tour, a 37-date run across three continents. The band's April show at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium grossed $847,044 from 8,513 tickets, showing strong demand, per Pollstar.
The lineup has drawn strong early buzz. BrooklynVegan called it a "mini festival." The inclusion of TV on the Radio is notable given the Brooklyn band's limited activity in recent years. Beach House and Fcukers round out the bill for what shapes up as one of the fall's biggest New York shows.
2026 Tour Kicks Off Days After the Announcement
The Strokes begin their 2026 tour on June 12 at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee — just one day after the hometown show announcement. The world tour includes major festival stops and large venue dates. The October 2 Queens show serves as the anchor of the North American leg, according to Consequence.
The band released two singles ahead of the album: "Going Shopping" dropped April 7, and "Falling out of Love" followed May 13. The Strokes performed the latter on *The Late Show with Stephen Colbert*. Presale registration for the October show is open now, with general sales starting June 18 at 10 a.m. ET, per NME.
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