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About Under the Big Top at Randall's Island Park
Welcome to the official guide for Under the Big Top at Randall's Island Park, the temporary Grand Chapiteau tent that has hosted iconic Cirque du Soleil performances in New York City. This outdoor venue provides a distinctive circus experience along the East River. Whether you’re attending Cirque shows or other events under the Big Top, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking tips, transportation options, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth visit.
Randall's Island Park sits between Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx, making access convenient yet sometimes challenging during major events. We’ll outline practical routes and parking strategies, plus trusted hotel and restaurant picks to help you secure comfortable stays and great meals nearby.
Notes: The Grand Chapiteau is a temporary structure with configurations that can vary by event. Parking on Randall's Island is limited, so consider off-island options or public transit when planning your visit. For the most up-to-date information on dates, seating configurations, and accessibility, check official event pages and our listings. If you’d like hands-on help securing tickets or recommendations for nearby stays, we’re here as your friendly, reliable connection.
- Venue: Randall's Island Park – Grand Chapiteau (Under the Big Top)
- Address: Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035
- Parking: Limited on-island parking with designated lots and fees; consider off-island options like adjacent garages in Manhattan
- Transit: MTA bus access (M35), pedestrian access via 103rd Street Footbridge, Citi Bike docking on the island
- Nearby lodging: Hotels in Manhattan or Queens offer convenient stays near the park
- Seating: Grand Chapiteau configurations vary by event; seating is labeled by the section you want and other configuration details
- Notable events: Cirque du Soleil Ovo (Big Top) has historically been hosted here
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: Temporary outdoor Grand Chapiteau tent used for Cirque du Soleil events on Randall’s Island Park (Under the Big Top).
- Capacity: Approximately 2,500 seats inside the Grand Chapiteau (big top).
- Address: Randall’s Island Park, with GPS address around 10 Central Road, New York, NY 10035.
- Seating chart: Configurations exist for the Grand Chapiteau (e.g., Configuration 1) as shown on official seating-chart providers.
- Parking: Very limited on the island; designated parking lots with fees for major events; off-island parking options available (e.g., MPG Garage 102nd Street, Manhattan).
- Transit: MTA bus access (M35), 103rd Street Footbridge for pedestrians, Citi Bike docking stations on the island.
- Nearby hotels: No hotels on Randall’s Island; the closest lodging is in Manhattan or Queens.
- Notable events hosted: Cirque du Soleil Ovo (Big Top) in 2010; Grand Chapiteau seating ~2,500.
- Demolished/renamed: The Big Top is not a permanent structure; the island’s permanent stadium site evolved to Icahn Stadium (Downing Stadium on the site was demolished in 2002).