Rauw Alejandro performs during the inaugural Red Bull Chapters at Forest Hills Stadium on September 05, 2026 in New York City.
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Rauw Alejandro Takes Over Queens With Epic Three-Act Red Bull Concert

The Puerto Rican hitmaker turned New York’s Forest Hills Stadium into a personal time capsule over two sold-out nights.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Rauw Alejandro just turned New York City into his personal theatrical playground. Over the weekend of September 5 and 6, the Puerto Rican superstar took over the historic Forest Hills Stadium in Queens for a massive two-night event titled "Red Bull Chapters featuring Rauw Alejandro." The iconic venue, known for its Tudor-style architecture and cozy village pathways, provided the backdrop for a deeply personal musical journey. The spectacle was far more than a standard stadium gig. Instead, Alejandro crafted an ambitious three-act production designed to trace his entire artistic trajectory. The performance kicked off by honoring his deep Puerto Rican roots and the early sonic influences that built his signature sound. From there, the show transitioned into his current era as a global hitmaker, before dropping major hints about his upcoming artistic evolution—declaring to the crowd that 2027 will fully belong to his real-life identity, Raúl.

What was Rauw Alejandro Red Bull Chapters show?

This high-concept showcase marked a historic milestone for both the artist and the brand behind it. While Red Bull has a long history of creating culture platforms for action sports stars and freestyle rap competitions like Red Bull Batalla, this performance represented the energy drink giant’s very first Chapters project built entirely around a recording artist. Rather than simply pasting corporate logos onto a standard tour stop, the collaboration allowed Alejandro to push his theatrical concert language to new heights. The result was an immersive storybook experience that felt custom-built for the intimate Queens venue, offering fans a unique celebration of his musical legacy and future ambitions.

Rauw Alejandro performs during the inaugural Red Bull Chapters at Forest Hills Stadium on September 05, 2026 in New York City.
Rauw Alejandro performs during the inaugural Red Bull Chapters at Forest Hills Stadium on September 05, 2026 in New York City.

Did Rauw Alejandro sell out Forest Hills Stadium?

Demand for the special event was astronomical right out of the gate. Promoters originally scheduled the Red Bull Chapters concert as a single-night extravaganza on Saturday, September 5. However, after tickets completely vanished in a flash, organizers quickly added a second performance on Sunday, September 6, to accommodate the overwhelming fan response. The double-header gave the entire weekend an electric momentum before the very first note was even played. By taking over one of New York's most distinct outdoor venues and turning his career into a live-action timeline, Rauw Alejandro proved once again why he remains one of the most visionary performers in modern Latin music.

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When was the Rauw Alejandro Red Bull Chapters concert?
The concert event took place across two nights on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.
What is Red Bull Chapters?
Red Bull Chapters is a live event platform created by Red Bull. The Rauw Alejandro showcase in Queens was the brand's first Chapters production centered on a recording artist.