Following the massive success of its sold-out 2025 debut, John Summit’s Experts Only Festival is officially returning to New York City for 2026. Taking over Randall’s Island Park on 19 and 20 September, the two-day event is set to cement its place as NYC’s premier dance music destination.
There is clearly no slowing down for the Experts Only team. Having just come off a whirlwind run at Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week, the crew is diving straight into their biggest, most ambitious project yet. The festival’s return marks a triumphant moment for the iconic Randall’s Island venue, which saw over 50,000 fans descend upon the island during the inaugural edition.
This year’s edition is particularly special as it follows the release of Summit’s new album, ‘CTRL ESCAPE’, which is scheduled to drop on 15 April via Experts Only and Darkroom Records. Summit will curate the entire weekend and perform following the album’s debut.
The initial 2026 lineup already boasts a heavy-hitting roster of global talent, including:
- John Summit
- GRiZ
- Prospa
- SUBJOHNICS
- LYNY
- Korolova
- Partiboi69
- Taiki Nulight
- Rohaan
Produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, the 2026 festival promises elevated production across multiple stages and expanded fan experiences that build on the polished execution of the 2025 event.
Ticket Information
Given that last year’s tickets were snapped up almost instantly, fans are encouraged to move quickly.
- Presale: Friday, 3 April at 10:00 AM EST (running until 11:59 AM EST).
- General Onsale: Friday, 3 April at 12:00 PM EST.
