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Queens RockFest returns to the Forest Park Bandshell on July 12
Queens RockFest returns to the Forest Park Bandshell on July 12

Jul. 11, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

Wear your best band t-shirt and raise your horns.

The eighth annual Queens RockFest (QRF) will transform the Forest Park Bandshell into a thunderous rock n’ roll hub on Saturday, July 12, from 12 noon to 8:30 p.m. Queens rock and metal fans will descend on Forest Park for a high-energy day of roaring riffs and valiant vocals.

Founded by George Wasek, QRF producer and drummer of Manhattan-based band Channeling Owen, the lineup features seven of the heaviest hard hitters in the Queens rock scene: Broken Nails, enTrance, Terror Garden, Love Conquers All and more. The main headliner is Red Hot, an all-female Mötley Crüe tribute band that has performed at nationally renowned venues and kick-started the hearts of classic rock fans.

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