John Summit's highly anticipated Experts Only Festival is making a triumphant return to Randall's Island, NYC, on September 19-20, 2026, with an electrifying initial lineup revealed and tickets going on sale this Friday, April 3.
Get ready, New York City, because the dance music phenomenon is roaring back! John Summit’s Experts Only Festival is making its highly anticipated return to Randall’s Island on September 19-20, 2026, and the initial lineup is already guaranteed to blow you away!
Following its absolutely colossal, sold-out debut in 2025, Experts Only Festival is set to once again transform Randall’s Island Park into NYC’s ultimate dance destination. Not only is John Summit curating this epic two-day event, but he'll also be taking the stage himself, fresh off the release of his new album, CTRL ESCAPE, dropping April 15 via Experts Only / Darkroom Records!
Secure Your Spot: Tickets Go Live This Friday!
Mark your calendars and set your alarms because tickets for Experts Only Festival 2026 go on sale This Friday, April 3! The Artist and Festival Presale kicks off at 10:00 AM EST and runs until 11:59 AM EST. Don't miss a beat – the General Onsale follows immediately at 12:00 PM EST on the same day. Given last year's lightning-fast sell-out, registering early is an absolute must to secure your access. Head over to expertsonlyfest.com to sign up now!
This monumental event is brought to you in partnership with industry powerhouses Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW. Prepare for an even grander experience in 2026, with elevated production across multiple stages, expanded fan experiences, and a truly standout roster of global electronic talent. The 2025 debut earned widespread acclaim for its flawless execution and fan-first approach, proving to be a massive win for large-scale dance music in the Big Apple!
The First Wave: Unveiling Your 2026 Lineup!
The moment you've been waiting for is here! The initial lineup for Experts Only Festival 2026 is absolutely stacked, featuring a breathtaking array of artists ready to ignite Randall's Island:
- John Summit
- GRiZ
- Prospa
- SUBJOHNICS
- LYNY
- Korolova
- Taiki Nulight
- Devault
- Dreya V
- OMRI.
- Partiboi69
- Jackie Hollander
- Dansyn
- Airrica
- Gabss
- MADI
- Soraya
- Mishell
- Rohaan
And guess what? This is just the beginning! Keep your eyes peeled, because additional artists are set to be revealed in the coming months, promising even more electrifying surprises!
A Triumphant Return for NYC Dance Music
In a market that has yearned for a major dance weekender on Randall’s Island, Experts Only delivered a truly triumphant return for electronic music at this iconic venue. The inaugural 2025 edition drew an incredible more than 50,000 fans and instantly became one of the most talked-about dance events of the year. That unforgettable debut featured two headlining performances from Summit himself, alongside legendary sets from Kaskade b2b Cassian, Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, Kasablanca, DJ Seinfeld, Pete Tong, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED). Experts Only Festival isn't just an event; it's setting a dazzling new benchmark for large-scale dance experiences in New York City!
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