John Summit curates a two-day electronic music festival for 50,000 fans across three stages; Saturday GA is sold out while brands including Cash App, GHOST Energy and Don Julio expand onsite offerings.
Experts Only Festival returns for a second year on Sept. 19–20, 2026 at Randall's Island Park and expects 50,000 attendees across two days and three stages.
New addition Levity joins a lineup that includes John Summit, GRiZ, SUBJOHNICS, Subtronics, Max Styler B2B Adam Ten, Innellea B2B Korolova and more.
Official partners Cash App, NÜTRL, GHOST Energy, Don Julio, BeatBox, White Claw, Grüns, EYECANDY and Eargasm will run activations and on-site benefits for fans.
# What this event is John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island Park in New York City for a second edition on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. The two-day electronic music festival is produced by Medium Rare, Relentless Beats and EMW and is programmed across three curated stages.
# Scale and status Organizers expect more than 50,000 fans over the weekend. Saturday general admission single-day tickets are officially sold out. Limited ticket options and additional weekend tickets remain available through ExpertsOnlyFest.com.
# Lineup highlights The lineup blends house, bass and techno acts curated by John Summit. Confirmed performers include John Summit himself and SUBJOHNICS (a B2B set with Subtronics), GRiZ, Levity (recently added), Max Styler B2B Adam Ten, Innellea B2B Korolova, Will Clarke, Prospa, LYNY, Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., Partiboi69 and Jackie Hollander.
# Brand partnerships and onsite activations Several national and festival-focused brands will run activations and benefits across the grounds:
# What fans can expect onsite
# Practical details and next steps
# Why it matters for attendees If you want the curated dance-music experience John Summit built in 2025, this year expands production across three stages and layers several brand activations aimed at streamlining purchases and providing on-site amenities. With Saturday sold out, plan travel and accommodation around remaining availability and verify what ticket type you hold before arrival.
John Summit’s Experts Only Festival returns to Randall’s Island Park on September 19–20, 2026, for its second edition. After a sold-out 2025 debut that drew more than 50,000 fans, the two-day event expands production across three stages while Summit curates a mix of house, bass, techno, and indie dance. Tickets are sti
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