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.

In the words of John Summit, “​New York City, how the fuck we feeling?!” because Experts Only Festival NYC 2026 is returning to Randall’s Island this September. After a seismic, sold-out debut that proved music festivals are officially alive and well in the Big Apple, John Summit and the Experts Only Festival NYC will take place on September 19–20, 2026. Also announcing the exciting phase one of the lineup.

After headlining Chicago’s biggest house and techno festival, ARC, John Summit wasn’t finished leaving his mark on his hometown this Labor Day Weekend. The sold-out ARC After Dark party at Radius became the ultimate encore, a fiery, late-night celebration that perfectly capped off an already legendary weekend. Radius, with its expansive dance floor and industrial red neon glow, gave off the raw warehouse energy that defines Chicago nightlife. Its booming sound system was more than equipped to handle the thunder of John Summit’s beats and the roar of thousands of devoted fans.

Ibiza has always been the heartbeat of summer for electronic music, and this year, John Summit and his label, Experts Only, have been right at the center of it all. From headline slots at the island’s most iconic venues to label takeovers that drew global attention, Summit’s 2025 season has been one of its biggest yet. Now, with the release of Excursions Vol. 5: Ibiza 2025, he’s giving fans a chance to tap into that same high-voltage energy no matter where they are in the world.