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.

Finally! Randall’s Island is making a comeback thanks to the DJs! First John Summit with his successful Experts Only Festival, now Zedd is bringing his ultimate ‘Zedd In The Park’ series to the East Coast. What better location than the beloved Randall’s Island?

For years, Zedd In The Park has been the ultimate "if you know, you know" event for West Coast dance music fans. Since its 2018 debut, the festival has become synonymous with Los Angeles summers, a sold-out sanctuary of high-gloss production and infectious hooks. But after a year-long hiatus and a career-defining run through 2025, Zedd is expanding. The announcement that Zedd In The Park will make its East Coast debut at Randall’s Island on August 14 and 15.

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.