The long-awaited homecoming is almost here.
On Friday, Oct. 2, The Strokes will rock Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park as part of their ongoing Reality Awaits Tour with indie royalty special guests TV on the Radio, Beach House and Fcukers.
According to Screamer Magazine “the…event will transform one of New York City’s most iconic public spaces into a massive open-air show, bringing together thousands of fans for a celebration of music in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in the world.”
If you’d like to be there — for what will surely be the indie Gen X/Millennial event of the fall — last-minute tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on General Admission passes was $270 including fees on Vivid Seats.
VIP passes start at $476 including fees. They come with “access to a dedicated grassy village area with shade, seating, upgraded drink options, air-conditioned restrooms, and an expedited entry lane near the Unisphere.”
This concert, which comes in support of The Strokes’ recently-released seventh studio album “Reality Awaits,” is the last of the band’s North American run before they head to Europe and Australia.
Based on our findings at Set List FM, Julian Casablancas and co. have been playing 21 songs per gig. Notable tracks to often make the cut include unimpeachable fan favorites “Reptilia,” “What Ever Happened?,” “Hard to Explain,” “Someday” and “Last Nite” as well as tracks from “Reality Awaits” and their Grammy-winning “The New Abnormal.”
“Musically, the band showed a tightness and sharpness that easily overcame the dullness of the arena sound,” Under The Radar Mag wrote about a June Strokes show in Chicago.
“‘Take It or Leave It’ hit incredibly hard, demonstrating the benefit of seeing The Strokes on a dedicated, work-a-day tour rather than a one-off festival or fundraiser. Here, their musicianship eclipsed their celebrity…it was a sharp show.”
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about The Strokes’ 2026 Flushing concert below.
What do tickets cost to see The Strokes in Queens?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by tiers for the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Strokes show can be found here:
| Flushing Meadows Corona Park ticket types | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| General Admission | $270 (including fees) |
| VIP | $476 (including fees) |
| Unisphere Club VIP | $720 (including fees) |
Where are The Strokes playing overseas?
What songs do The Strokes play live?
The Strokes headlined at Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheater on July 23. Set List FM reported these were the songs they took to the stage:
01.) “Killing Lies”
02.) “Hard to Explain”
03.) “Bad Decisions”
04.) “Juicebox”
05.) “Going Shopping”
06.) “Ize of the World”
07.) “Dine N’Dash”
08.) “Someday”
09.) “One Way Trigger”
10.) “Take It or Leave It”
11.) “Life Is Simple in the Moonlight”
12.) “Reptilia”
13.) “Last Nite”
14.) “Evening Sun”
15.) “What Ever Happened?”
16.) “The Adults Are Talking”
17.) “You Only Live Once”
18.) “Threat of Joy”
19.) “Ode to the Mets”
The Strokes new music
On Friday, July 24, The Strokes dropped their seventh studio album “Reality Awaits.”
The record is a lot of things but one thing it isn’t is boring. After a handful of spins, we keep revisiting the record to rediscover its charming peculiarities and miniscule nuances.
“Reality Awaits” gets underway with “Psycho S—“ that has far less bark than one might expect from that menacing title. Pensive, melancholy guitar and whispering vocals slowly build until auto-tune Casablancas goes all out and hits oddly endearing high notes over crashing cymbals and soaring Strokes-y solos. Sure, the nightmarish Voidz influence is felt here but Strokes DNA is certainly present.
Things get a bit more conventional with the catchy “Dine N’Dash.” Neat percussion, tightly-controlled guitar and a restrained, lullaby-like Julian harken back to “The New Abnormal.” There are still yelp-y, grunt-y shouts but if you prefer the group’s earlier output, this might be a good place to start.
“Lonely in the Future” is a sonic blast right out the gate. The first ten seconds sound more in line with Rage Against The Machines than The Strokes’ typical fare. Things follow a more straightforward path from there as Casablancas sings a beautiful chorus where he repeats “I did that yesterday/I did that years ago when I was a kid.” A sly reference to the group’s new direction and their unwillingness to stick to the script? Perhaps. Bonus points for the bleating sound toward the end. It’s impossible not to jam out to.
Ahead of the album’s release, they dropped the downbeat yet dreamy single “Falling Out Love.” After it was dropped, we wrote that the song “finds chameleonic lead singer Julian Casablancas channeling both Lou Reed’s detached style and Neil Young’s high-pitched warble to create a Voidz-ian swirling anthem punctuated by the numbing refrain ‘Fallin’ out of love for the first time/Some things are flawed by design/But I’m fine for the first time.’” We stand by that.
We’re absolutely smitten with the playful “Going to Babble On.” The track isn’t particularly memorable but fits beautifully within the fivesome’s canon. Somewhat upbeat with a slightly sinister streak and a mesmerizing hook. No complaints here.
At this point, we’ve been listening to the lead single “Going Shopping” for months since its April release. The tropicalia-tinged tune feels like The Strokes in a minor key. A chilled-out but unmistakably Strokes-ian groove, Julian doing his auto-tuned Voidz thing…until the minute mark. Then, BAM! Tthe BPMs kick up a notch and a Dire Straits-esque sound pop and takes the single to the next level. This is offbeat summer music at its absolute best. Blast this one by the pool.
No lie, the dingy “Liar’s Remorse” is our favorite track on all of “Reality Awaits.” It’s a bit dour, whiny but also irresistible. Ambitous, strange and occasionally magical, the song heads into raw Beatles territory toward the end with a strange “harmonic minor” moment. There’s no doubt this song will be divisive but its fans will likely defend this one to the end.
Well, we didn’t expect “The Fruits of Conquest.” Easily, the funkiest, freshest track here, this seductive anthem is as sexy as the group has ever done. Casablancas channels Jagger over the grooviest beat the outfit has ever produced. What a treat. Put this one on while you’re closing up shop at a restaurant and your shift will be over in no time (if you don’t work at a restaurant, throw this on five minutes before logging off).
Closing the album out is the humble “Tyrants of the Mellow Moon,” that has a bit in common with “Happiness is a Warm Gun” (perhaps I’m making Beatles connections that aren’t there) for a short bit before the band settles back into their trademark exquisite garage rock and Julian’s snaky vocals. Fuzzed-out guitars midway through this song is a high point for the record that’s already full of them.
OK, that’s all we have to say! Now, you go out and form your own opinion. You can find “Reality Awaits” here.
Who is opening for The Strokes this year?
To make sure you’re familiar with The Strokes’ special guests’ disparate sounds, you can find each artist’s most-streamed track on Spotify below.
TV on the Radio: “Wolf Like Me”
Beach House: “Space Song”
Fcukers: “Bon Bon”
Huge artists on tour in 2026
Although there really is no group quite like The Strokes, here are just five of our favorites with similar sensibilities you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• AC/DC
• Gorillaz
• Geese
Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest rockers on tour in 2026 to find the concert for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
