Following its massively successful, sold-out 2025 debut on Randall’s Island, John Summit’s Experts Only Festival makes its highly anticipated return to New York City on September 19 and 20, 2026. Taking over Randall’s Island Park once again, the two-day event will welcome 50,000+ fans with expanded production, exclusive back-to-back sets, and three uniquely curated stage environments: The Main Stage: The festival’s central hub featuring full-scale production, massive visuals, John Summit’s headline performances following his latest album CTRL ESCAPE, and the brand-new LIV Stage Experience offering an elevated, premium VIP table area right next to the DJ booth. Mirror Field: A fully produced stage surrounded by large-scale art installations and immersive activations, built to highlight emerging talent and a diverse mix of soundscapes. Pwemium Lounge: Inspired by the viral internet meme, this intimate escape pairs curated design and immersive art with an indie dance lineup. Produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, the 2026 edition features a massive lineup including: John Summit • GRiZ • SUBJOHNICS (John Summit b2b Subtronics) • Max Styler b2b Adam Ten • Will Clarke • Innellea b2b Korolova • Broken Hill • Prospa • LYNY • LEVITY • Taiki Nulight • Devault • Dreya V • Partiboi69 • OMRI. • Jackie Hollander • Airrica • Dansyn • Gabbs • MADI (IT) • Soraya • Mishell • Rohaan • No Static • rSun • Yetti • Partiboi96 • Stello • JOSIE • B/AN/K • Philou \+ More to be announced! In a market that has felt the absence of a major dance weekender on Randall’s Island in recent years, Experts Only continues to usher in a new era for electronic music in NYC.