New York City’s largest dance music event is officially coming back for year 2!
Following a completely sold out debut last year, John Summit’s highly anticipated Experts Only Festival will return to Randall’s Island Park on September 19 and 20, 2026.
The two day event is set to transform the island into the ultimate electronic music destination, featuring elevated production and a wildly stacked lineup curated by Summit himself.
Who is playing at Experts Only Festival 2026?
The phase one lineup just dropped and it is absolutely packed with global dance music heavyweights.
John Summit will be pulling double duty, curating the entire weekend and playing two massive headlining sets to celebrate the release of his brand new album CTRL ESCAPE.
But he is definitely not coming alone.
Fans can expect an unforgettable back to back performance from SUBJOHNICS, which brings Subtronics and John Summit together on stage.
The roster also features epic sets from GRiZ, Prospa, LYNY, and Korolova.
Rounding out the top of the bill are Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., Partiboi69, Jackie Hollander, Dansyn, Airrica, Gabss, MADI, Soraya, Mishell, and Rohaan.
Even better, additional artists will be announced in the coming months to make the weekend even bigger.
What to expect at Randall’s Island Park
With over 50,000 fans expected to attend, the island will yet again host an unparalleled fan experience for dance music fans.
Expect multiple stages, mind blowing visuals, and top tier sound that sets a whole new benchmark for large scale dance events in the city.
After breathing life back into the Randall’s Island dance scene last year, Experts Only is proving that it is the most talked about cultural moment of the season.
How to get tickets to Experts Only Festival 2026
You will want to act fast because last year’s event sold out incredibly quickly.
Tickets officially go on sale this Friday, April 3.
The Artist and Festival Presale kicks off at 10 am and runs until 11:59 am EST, followed immediately by the General Onsale at 12 pm.
Fans can choose from several ticket tiers to customize their weekend:
- General Admission: Your standard entry to the massive two day dance party.
- GA+: Includes express entry and air conditioned restrooms to keep you cool.
- VIP: Upgrades your weekend with fast track entry, a dedicated VIP lounge, premium main stage viewing, and more.
- Platinum: The absolute ultimate flex featuring on stage access, an open bar in the backstage industry lounge, and all VIP perks.
Payment plans are also available for just $20 down so you can lock in your spot early.
Just remember that the festival is strictly 18 and older, and you need to be 21 to access the VIP areas.
You will also want to snag a separate Ferry Pass add on if you plan to take the Manhattan ferry to the island.
Head over to the official Experts Only Festival website to register early and secure your tickets before they are gone!