Experts Only Festival NYC 2026
Randall's Island Park, 20 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035, Flushing Directions
Sat Sep 19 2026 15:00
Following its massively successful, sold-out 2025 debut on Randall’s Island, John Summit’s Experts Only Festival makes its highly anticipated 2026 return to New York City. Set for September 19 and 20, 2026 at Randall’s Island Park, the two-day event will once again transform the island into NYC’s largest dance destination, with Summit both curating the weekend and taking the stage following the release of his new album CTRL ESCAPE.
Produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, Experts Only Festival will build on last year’s momentum with elevated production with multiple stages, expanded fan experiences, and a standout roster of global electronic talent. The festival’s 2025 debut earned widespread praise for its polished execution and fan-first experience, delivering a major win for large-scale dance music in New York.
John Summit • GRiZ • SUBJOHNICS
Prospa • Korolova • LYNY • Taiki Nulight • Devault • Dreya V • Partiboi69 • OMRI. • Jackie Hollander • Airrica • Dansyn • Gabss • MADI • Soraya • Mishell • Rohaan
\+ Many more to be announced!
In a market that has felt the absence of a major dance weekender on Randall’s Island in recent years, Experts Only delivered a triumphant return for electronic music at the iconic venue. The inaugural 2025 edition drew more than 50,000 fans and quickly became one of the most talked-about dance events of the year.
