Man dies after falling from balcony during Madison Square Garden concert

U.S. newsMan dies after falling from balcony during Madison Square Garden concertThe man, who was not identified, was attending a concert by the rock band Goose when he fell from what police described as an “elevated position.”Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Madison Square Garden in New York City.Plexi Images / GHI / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 21, 2026, 11:18 AM EDTBy Emma Caughlan and Doha MadaniA man died Saturday night after falling at a concert at Madison Square Garden, according to New York City police.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The man, whose identity has not been released, was attending a concert by the rock band Goose when he fell from what police described as an “elevated position.” Officers were called to 4 Penn Plaza, the arena’s official address, at 9:51 p.m. and arrived to find a 51-year-old man unconscious and unresponsive.He was transported by the FDNY to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The fire department said reports indicated the man had fallen from a balcony.Police said the investigation is ongoing.Goose issued a statement on Instagram expressing grief and gratitude for those who responded.“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show,” the band said. “We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected.”ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleEmma CaughlanEmma Caughlan is an assignment editor for NBC News’ New York bureau.Doha MadaniI am a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital, covering a range of news-of-the-day topics. My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.