John Summit’s Experts Only Festival has revealed its phase one lineup for 2026, confirming the return of the New York event to Randall’s Island Park on 19th - 20th September, 2026. Following a strong debut last year, the festival continues to establish itself as a key fixture in the city’s electronic music calendar.

Leading the announcement is John Summit himself, who will perform both a solo set and a special B2B with Subtronics as their collaborative project Subjohnics. The phase one lineup also features a diverse mix of global talent including Prospa, Korolova, Partiboi69, OMRI. and rising names such as Jackie Hollander, AIRRICA and MADI.

Further additions include bass and garage influences from LYNY, Taiki Nulight and Rohaan, alongside Devault, Dreya V, Gabss, Philou and Soraya. The curated selection reflects the festival’s blend of underground credibility and high-energy crowd appeal, with more artists still to be announced in the coming months.

Presale tickets go live on 3rd April at 10am ET, with general sale following at 12pm ET the same day. After drawing tens of thousands of fans to its debut, Experts Only Festival 2026 is set to build on its early success with another major weekend of electronic music in New York City.