John Summit's Experts Only Festival Returns to New York in 2026 with an Epic Lineup and Expanded Fan Experiences
John Summit's Experts Only Festival is set to return to New York on Randall's Island on September 19 and 20, 2026, following the success of its debut in 2025. The festival, curated by Summit himself, will feature a diverse lineup of electronic talent, with Summit headlining the event. The phase one lineup includes artists like LYNY, Prospa, Rohaan, SUBJOHNICS, Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., Partiboi69, Jackie Hollander, Airrica, Gabss, MADI, Soraya, and Korolova, showcasing a mix of established names and rising stars in the electronic music scene.
Tickets for the festival will go on sale on Friday, April 3, with artist and festival presale starting at 10:00 AM EST and general onsale at 12:00 PM EST. Due to the rapid sell-out of the 2025 event, early registration is recommended on the festival's website. Produced in collaboration with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, the 2026 edition of the festival will feature expanded production across multiple stages and more fan experiences, building on the success of the previous year's event.
The 2025 festival filled a gap in New York's dance calendar, attracting attention for its execution and scale. The lineup included two headline sets from John Summit, as well as performances from Kaskade b2b Cassian, Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, Kasablanca, DJ Seinfeld, Pete Tong, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. With the upcoming 2026 edition promising an even bigger and better experience, fans can look forward to another unforgettable weekend of music and celebration on Randall's Island.