
NYC’s hottest electronic music festival is returning once again this year and we couldn’t be any more excited! This year’s E-Zoo marks its second rendition since being acquired by Billy Bildstein of Avant Gardner and Cityfox and its 14th overall year running. With brand new stage designs, one-of-a-kind performances and B2B sets, and stage takeovers like never before, it’s going to be a must-hit festival. Check out all of the greatness that this year’s festival has in store, plus info you’ll need to know if you’re going!
When is E-Zoo this year?
Electric Zoo 2023 will take play during Labor Day Weekend, from September 1 – 3, 2023.
Where is E-Zoo this year?
This year’s E-Zoo festival takes place on Randall’s Island Park in New York City!
What is the music lineup for E-Zoo 2023?
E-Zoo’s massive genre-bending lineup contains all sorts of delights this year including names like The Chainsmokers, Major Lazer, Tiesto, Zedd, John Summit, Dom Dolla, Sam Divine, Alison Wonderland, The Blessed Madonna, and more. Plus, there will also be one-of-a-kind E-Zoo highlights…including the New York debut of Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5) and 3 unique sets from GRiZ (headline set, golden hour sunset set, and B2B with Zeds Dead). See the full lineup here.
What new features are coming to E-Zoo 2023?
Under the second year of new owner Billy Bildstein of Avant Gardner and Cityfox, his vision of an elevated E-Zoo 2023 is imminent. This year’s festival will not only see brand new AI production on the creative side, but it will also feature stage takeovers and a brand new “MegaMirage” stage, which will be a mini-festival within the festival.
On this larger than life stage, the lineups each day will be curated. Check out the MegaMirage schedule below:
- FRIDAY: Chris Lake & FISHER’s “Under Construction” (Festival Debut)
- Chris Lake B2B FISHER
- Cloonee
- Mau P
- Rebuke
- Honey Luv
- Yolanda Be Cool
- Charles Meyer
- SATURDAY: MEGAFOX (Cityfox & Gray Area takeover)
- Camelphat
- Stephen Bodzin (Live)
- Massano
- Recondite (Live)
- Brina Knauss
- Matador (Live)
- Andhim
- SUNDAY: John Summit & Dom Dolla’s “Everything Always” (World Debut)
- John Summit B2B Dom Dolla
- Nic Fanciulli
- Green Velvet
- Chelina Manuhutu
- Deeper Purpose
- Torren Foot
- AKKI
Other stage takeovers happening include E-Zoo’s first ever LGBTQ stage, Dreamland (presented by Jake Resnicow), as well as Nora en Pure’s Purified (NY Festival Debut) and Liquid Stranger’s Wakaan Takeover.
How can I get tickets to E-Zoo this year?
Tickets are available through E-Zoo’s website, and include 3 day GA passes, 2 day passes, and single day GA, VIP, and platinum options. This year’s VIP ticket includes premium views, private VIP flush toilets, shaded chill out areas with seating, full VIP cash bars, complimentary cell phone recharge stations, and complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres.
Platinum passes include all of the above in addition to open bar, and premium viewing against the rail at multiple stages.
What’s the best way to get E-Zoo?
There are many ways to get E-Zoo this year, check them out below:
- By Ferry
- Departs from and returns to East 35th Street Ferry Landing located at the intersection of East 35th Street and FDR Drive. Runs directly to Randall’s Island Park starting at 2:30 pm Friday and 12:30 pm Saturday and Sunday continuously until 30 minutes after the festival ends.
- By Subway & Bus
- Take 4, 5, 6 subway to 125th St stop and then either take X90 Express Bus from 125th Street / Lexington Avenue to Randall’s Island Park or walk east across 125th St and RFK Bridge to Randall’s Island Park.
- Walking/Biking
- Walk across the footbridge from E 103rd St in Manhattan onto Randall’s Island Park (20-25 mins) or RFK Bridge from Manhattan (about 15 minutes), Queens (about 30 minutes), or the Bronx (about 15 minutes)
- Brooklyn Shuttle
- Take a shuttle from 61 Wythe Avenue. Shuttles will be running consistently throughout the day starting at 2:00pm on Friday, September 1st and at 12:30pm on Saturday and Sunday until 30 minutes after the festival ends. Weekend and single day round trip passes are available.
Is there a festival map for E-Zoo?
What are the set times for E-Zoo?
Set time for all three days of E-Zoo are available in-app!
Are there E-Zoo afterparties?
Yes! Venues across NYC like The Brooklyn Mirage, Webster Hall, Marquee, and more will host performers from the festival bill! Check out the lineup below:
Friday, September 1
- FISHER @ The Brooklyn Mirage
- GRiZ + more @ The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
- Galantis @ Musica
- The Blessed Madonna & Coco & Breezy @ Superior Ingredients
- Adventure Club @ Webster Hall
- Madeon @ Marquee
Saturday, September 2
- MEGAFOX Afterparty @ The Brooklyn Mirage
- Liquid Stranger @ The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
- TBA @ Musica
- Skream & Deeper Purpose @ Superior Ingredients
- Timmy Trumpet @ Webster Hall
- Cloonee @ Somewhere Nowhere
Sunday, September 3
- Tiesto, Torren Foot & More @ The Brooklyn Mirage
- TBA @ The Great Hall at Avant Gardner
- Ilario Alicante & Layton Giordani @ Superior Ingredients
- Zeds Dead @ Webster Hall
- 3LAU @ Nebula
Monday, September 4
- Honeyluv @ Elsewhere