Summer in NYC just got wilder: Australia’s shape-shifting psych-rock collective King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard storms Forrest Hills Stadium on August 16 and 17, 2025. The amphitheater’s 13-thousand-seat setup and tree-lined setting promise a perfect backdrop for the band’s marathon riff-storms, microtonal freak-outs, and fan-fueled mosh pits. Read on to learn who these genre-bending Aussies are, what the show will feel like, and which Bud City products pair best with the trip.
Who Is King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard?
Formed in Melbourne in 2010, King Gizz built a cult by refusing to repeat themselves. One year, they unleash frenetic garage rock; the next, a jazz-fusion concept album about climate dread. With 27 studio records—including 2024’s double-LP Flight Bo741—they’re known dizzying time signatures, odd-scale tunings, and set lists that tend to linger on well beyond three hours. Each night, the seven-piece mixes hits with sprawling improvisations, so no two gigs are alike.
First Time Visiting Forest Hills Stadium?
If you Googled “concerts near me” hoping for something left-of-center, you’ve scored. Forest Hills’ open-air stadium has zero bad sightlines, punchy acoustics, and quick subway access (E, F, M, R to 71-Continental) plus the LIRR stop a block away. Therefore, every visit yields an awesome concert experience. You can expect colorful merch stalls, homemade falafel carts, and plenty of tie-dye as Gizzheads trade set-list predictions. Venue staff enforce no-smoke rules, but refillable-bottle stations and breezy concourses keep the crowd comfortable even when the band dives into 15-minute microtonal jams.
Cannabis Recommendations for Concerts
Looking for the top-pick cannabis products to enhance a King Wizzard show? We’ve got you! Bud City’s staff picked five products to sync with King Gizz’s kaleidoscopic sound:
- Jetty Extracts Alien OG All-in-One Vape
- Ayrloom Cranberry Apple “Orchard Sunrise” 1:1 Gummies
- Alchemy Pure Berry Limeade Infused Pre-roll 6PK
- Stiiizy White Raspberry Vape Pod
- MFNY Strawberry x Strawpaya Live Resin Chews
Forest Hills FAQ (Quick Answers)
How much are tickets?
Resale averages $95–$180, depending on the section.
Is smoking allowed inside?
No—both smoking and vaping are prohibited, so opt for edibles of smoke or vape before the show in private.
When do the gates open?
The gates for the event will open at 5 p.m.; music kicks off at 7 p.m. sharp.
Can I bring beverages?
Yes—one sealed 20-oz bottle of water is allowed; you will find free refill taps inside.
What’s the fastest Brooklyn route to the stadium?
For public transit, take the J train to Jamaica Center, transfer to the E toward Queens, exit 71-Continental, and there’s a roughly five-minute walk.
Visit the Team at Bud City On the Way
Heading out from Brooklyn? Pop into Bud City in Cypress Hills first. Our budtenders—some likely sporting King Gizz bootleg tees—know exactly which terpene profiles heighten swirling guitar loops versus crunchy thrash passages. Order online for express pickup, and you’ll hit Queens fully stocked without missing the first note.
