Experts Only Festival NYC 2026
John summit’s EXPERTS ONLY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO NYC ON SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2026 WITH MASSIVE LINEUP
New York City's biggest dance music weekend is returning with John Summit's Experts Only Festival. This week the festival unveiled additions to its lineup, stage programming, and a first look at the immersive festival experience set for September 19–20 at Randall's Island Park. Following its sold-out debut in 2025, the two-day festival will return bigger than ever for 50,000+ fans with expanded production, three uniquely curated stages, and one of the year's strongest electronic music lineups.
The festival has also announced additional artists joining the lineup. Artists include Max Styler b2b Adam Ten, Will Clarke, Broken Hill, Innellea b2b Korolova, No Static, and rSun. Across the weekend, fans can expect exclusive back-to-back performances, sunset sets, surprise appearances, and specially curated programming, including SUBJOHNICS (JOHN SUMMIT B2B SUBTRONICS), Max Styler b2b Adam Ten, Innellea b2b Korolova and more, further cementing Experts Only Festival as one of North America's premier electronic music destinations.
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STAGES
The Main Stage serves as the centerpiece of Experts Only Festival, featuring full-scale festival production complete with massive lighting, lasers, LED visuals, immersive video design, and explosive special effects. Home to John Summit's headline performances, the stage showcases a blend of house, techno, indie dance, and some of the biggest names in bass music throughout the weekend.
New for 2026, the LIV Stage Experience brings an elevated VIP offering directly on the Main Stage next to the DJ Booth, giving fans the opportunity to enjoy the festival from a private VIP table with unparalleled views, proximity, and premium bottle service. The experience includes a dedicated fast-track entrance, spirits and champagne delivered directly to the table, unlimited mixers, VIP-only restrooms, and access to Main VIP viewing areas, lounges, and comfortable seating.
Mirror Field introduces an entirely separate sonic identity within the festival. Surrounded by large-scale art installations and immersive experiential activations, the fully produced stage is designed to transport fans from the moment they arrive, highlighting emerging talent alongside a diverse mix of electronic artists beyond the Main Stage programming.
Inspired by the viral "Pwemium" meme, the Pwemium Lounge transforms the internet joke into one of the festival's most unique experiences. Blending intimate production, curated design, and immersive art, the lounge offers an elevated indie dance escape with carefully curated programming in a setting unlike anywhere else on the festival grounds.
WHEN AND WHERE
September 19 & 20, 2026
RANDALL’S ISLAND, NEW YORK
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lOOKING BACK
The inaugural 2025 edition welcomed more than 50,000 fans and became one of the year's most talked-about dance events. The debut featured headline performances from John Summit alongside Kaskade b2b Cassian, Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, Kasablanca, DJ Seinfeld, Pete Tong, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED), setting a new benchmark for large-scale dance festivals in the city.
Medium RARE
Lauded events, experiential, and management company, Medium Rare, works at the intersection of Sports & Entertainment, partnering with iconic personalities and brands to create live event properties including Shaquille O’Neal’s Fun House, Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam, Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate, Rob Gronkowski’s Gronk Beach, Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Fest, and more. Recognized with six Webby Awards, INC 5000, and Billboard Dance Power Players, Medium Rare Founders Joe Silberzweig and Adam Richman are Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni and have graced the Pollstar Next Gen and Variety New Leaders lists in 2020 and 2021, respectively. For more info visitwww.Medium-Rare.c
EXperts Only
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.
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.
Emw presents
EMW (East Meets West) is fueled by passion, creativity and music. The purveyors of dance music culture in New York City are committed to providing top-notch production in rooms of all sizes, from intimate clubs to dark warehouses to open-air rooftops.
RELENTLESS BEATS
Born from the desire of founder Thomas Turner to bring underground music to Arizona, Relentless Beats has climbed the ranks to be recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters. From club shows to music festivals, Relentless Beats now produces over 400 events a year, featuring close to 500 unique artists in states that include Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. Marquee events include Goldrush Music Festival, PHXLIGHTS, Body Language, DUSK, Better Together, Decadence AZ, and several concert series featuring some of the globe’s biggest acts.
liv miami + liv las vegas
Founded in 2008 by David Grutman, LIV has become one of the world's most influential nightlife brands, setting the benchmark for hospitality, entertainment and culture. LIV's portfolio includes the iconic flagship LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Together, the destinations bring together world-renowned artists, emerging talent and the biggest names in music across every genre, including EDM, hip hop, Latin, Afrobeats and open format, creating unforgettable experiences for guests from around the globe. From the legendary LIV Sundays in Miami to the immersive indoor-outdoor experience of LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach, the brand continues to redefine nightlife and daylife through state-of-the-art production, unparalleled talent rosters, signature VIP offerings and exceptional hospitality. Known for attracting celebrities, athletes, tastemakers and music fans alike, LIV delivers exclusive table service, luxury experiences and a year-round calendar of world-class performances and special events. Through its continued innovation and expansion, LIV remains at the forefront of global entertainment, reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry's premier lifestyle and hospitality brands. For more information, visit www.livnightclub.com.