Concert Venue Information

Randall's Island
New York City
Sept. 9, 2007
Rain or Shine
Doors open at noon

Randall's Island is a 480-acre island located in the East River between East Harlem, the South Bronx and Astoria, Queens. Randall's Island is part of the borough of Manhattan and is easily accessible from Manhattan. View the seating chart (pdf) >>

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Getting to Randall's Island
The easiest way to get to Randall's Island is to take public transportation you can get there by subway/bus, ferry or car.

Randall's Island Venue Rules
No outside food or beverages (except you may bring one sealed bottle of water, one liter or less, and personal snacks up to one gallon in a clear baggie.)
Children under two years do not need a ticket if they sit on a parents lap.
No chairs or coolers. Small blankets for General Admission seating are permitted.
No pets, flyers, umbrellas, or laser pointers.
No professional cameras, no audio or video taping.
No sharp or dangerous items (weapons, knives, spiked items, chains, fireworks, pepper spray, mace).

“The heart of America is in the family farmer...it's worth fighting for as long as we have breath. Because I think we'll lose a lot more than just the family farm.”
– Dave Matthews