If you still have some free space on your summer calendar, you may want to keep it that way. MoMA PS1’s signature outdoor music series, Warm Up, is returning for the 2026 season, bringing 26 globally acclaimed artists and collectives to NYC’s largest free museum.
Spanning six Fridays across July and August, the beloved summer staple kicks off this Friday, July 24, bringing underground icons, high-energy DJ sets, and groundbreaking live acts straight to Queens.
Here is everything you need to know before you go.
Iconic returns to Warm Up’s historic stage
While Warm Up is celebrating its 28th season, MoMA PS1 is ringing in an even bigger milestone: its 50th anniversary.
Celebrations kicked off back in April, when an all-day block party transformed the museum’s famous courtyard, public plaza, and indoor galleries into a high-energy festival. Now, that same energy is being carried through the summer.
This year’s 26-act lineup highlights four notable alumni returning to the historic Warm Up stage:
- Lary 7: The legendary sound artist who performed at the very first Warm Up in 1998
- Marcellus Pittman: Detroit Sound trailblazer and 3Chairs alumnus, returning for the first time since 2013
- BAE BAE b2b Crystallmess: LA’s Hood Rave founder BAE BAE joins Parisian producer Crystallmess for an unmissable headlining b2b set
MoMA PS1 Warm Up 2026 full lineup & schedule
Warm Up runs every Friday from July 24 through August 28, rain or shine.
July Lineup
- Friday, July 24: Carlos Souffront, Wackies Showcase with Lloyd “Bullwackie” Barnes, Mark Ernestus, Claudette “Lovejoy” Brown & Wayne Jarrett, TELESONIQ, DJ Richard
- Friday, July 31: BAE BAE b2b Crystallmess, Gabber Eleganza, Cortisa Star, SCRAAATCH
August Lineup
- Friday, August 7: BADSISTA, TOCCORORO, Toxe, nguyendowsXP
- Friday, August 14: Marcellus Pittman, DJ Anderson do Paraiso, Mabe Fratti, Lary 7
- Friday, August 21: Dopplereffekt, RHR, Purelink, Eev Frances
- Friday, August 28: TDJ, De Schuurman, keiyaA, DJ WORKING CLASS
More than just music: Art & late-night galleries
The music is only half the appeal.
Throughout the series, artists will perform on a custom stage installation created by NYC-based artist Somnath Bhatt. Attendees can also:
- Explore museum galleries during extended late-night hours
- Experience cutting-edge local works featured in the Greater New York exhibition
- Wander through artist Precious Okoyomon’s surreal, immersive living forest installation
Know before you go: Tickets & logistics
- 📅 Dates: Fridays, July 24, 2026 – August 28, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 4–10 pm
- 📍 Location: MoMA PS1 courtyard | 22-25 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, Queens
- 🎟️ General Admission: $27.50 Advance | $38 Day-Of | $101.48 Season Pass
- 🎓 Students / MoMA Members: $22.25 Advance | $32.75 Day-Of | $80.38 Season Pass
- ⁉️ Learn more: MoMA PS1
Local Tip: Long Island City residents living in ZIP codes 11101, 11106, or 11109 can claim one free ticket per event on a first-come, first-served basis (proof of residency required).
Getting There: Skip the nightmare of Long Island City parking. Take the 7, E, M, or G train to Court Square—the museum entrance is just a short walk away.