John Summit’s Experts Only Festival returns to New York on Randall’s Island on September 19 and 20, 2026. The two-day festival follows the sold-out 2025 debut that drew more than 50,000 attendees across the weekend.
Summit specially curated the lineup and will perform, coming off the release of his new album CTRL ESCAPE (Experts Only / Darkroom Records), set for April 15.
The Experts Only phase one lineup showcases a diverse cross-section of electronic talent. Headlined by John Summit, the bill features LYNY’s genre-blending bass fusions, Prospa’s euphoric house, Rohaan’s experimental bass explorations, and the heavyweight SUBJOHNICS back-to-back. Additional acts include Devault’s moody atmospheres, Dreya V’s sharp house and techno, OMRI.’s hypnotic drive, and Partiboi69’s raw club aggression.
Other acts include Jackie Hollander’s bold bass house, Airrica’s groovy vocal-laced sets, Gabss’ swinging deep house, MADI’s emotional melodic sound, and Soraya’s commanding dark techno. Together, these artists represent a strong mix of established names and rising forces making this a diverse bill of a lineup.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 3. Artist and festival presale runs from 10:00 AM to 11:59 AM EST, with general onsale at 12:00 PM EST. Early registration is advised at expertsonlyfest.com due to the rapid sell-out in 2025.
Produced with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, the 2026 edition will expand production across multiple stages and add more fan experiences. The 2025 event filled a gap in New York’s large-scale dance calendar at the historic venue, earning attention for its execution and scale. That year included two headline sets from Summit plus performances from Kaskade b2b Cassian, Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, Kasablanca, DJ Seinfeld, Pete Tong, andTotally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.
