Experts Only Fest NYC 2026 Announces Phase 2 Lineup
Written by Meagen Surowiecki on July 28, 2026
John Summit’s powerhouse imprint and event series, Experts Only, has announced today the Phase Two lineup for its return to Randall’s Island Park on September 19–20, 2026. Following a sold-out debut that drew over fifty thousand fans, the Experts Only Festival NYC 2026 edition is doubling down with three distinct stages, expanded production, and exclusive back-to-back pairings.
Presented in collaboration with industry heavyweights, Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW Presents. Phase two introduces a stacked wave of house, techno, and melodic tastemakers designed to complement the festival's genre-defying ethos. Additional artists to the lineup include house maestro Will Clarke, Southern Cali house elite Broken Hill, rising New York star No Static, and high-voltage bass from rSun. More additions include special back-to-back performances from Max Styler and Adam Ten. Also, a melodic techno back-to-back set fromInnelleaand Korolova.
The 2026 edition spans three distinct stages, surrounding fans with large-scale art installations, laser-heavy production, and immersive video design. An all-new design of the Main Stage, home to John Summit’s headline sets, exclusive back-to-back collaborations like SUBJOHNICS, and full-scale pyro, laser, and visual production. The LIV Stage Experience is an elevated VIP offering positioned directly on the Main Stage next to the DJ booth, featuring private table service, fast-track entry, and premium lounge spaces. This year, Experts Only Festival NYC is expanding with three stages showcasing emerging underground talent, melodic journeys, and high-energy bass sets from open to close.
Demand for single-day tickets is expected to be extremely high. Lock in your entry before tiers sell out. 2-Day Passes (GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum) are available now; tier prices are set to increase by this weekend.
Single-Day Cash App Presale begins on Thursday, July 30 @ 12:00 PM ET. Single-Day General Onsale begins on Friday, July 31 @ 12:00 PM ET. Grab your passes via official ticketing website partners before single-day tickets sell out completely!
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