Experts Only Festival Returns with 50,000 Fans Expected

John Summit's Experts Only Festival is set to return to Randall's Island Park in New York City on September 19-20, 2026, after a successful debut in 2025. The two-day electronic music festival is expected to attract 50,000 fans and feature a lineup of 25+ artists across three stages. The festival has already announced the addition of Levity, a rising bass trio, to its roster, marking their first official set with Summit.

Levity joins a lineup that includes established acts like GRiZ, Subtronics, Max Styler B2B Adam Ten, Innellea B2B Korolova, Will Clarke, Prospa, LYNY, Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., and Partiboi69. The festival is produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, expanding its footprint and offering a variety of experiences. This year, Experts Only Festival introduces three distinct stage experiences: the Main Stage, Mirror Field, and the Pwemium Lounge.

The Main Stage will feature full-scale festival production, massive lighting, lasers, LED visuals, and explosive special effects, serving as the centerpiece of the event. Mirror Field will offer a separate sonic and visual identity, surrounded by large-scale art installations and immersive experiences. The Pwemium Lounge, inspired by the viral "Pwemium" meme, will provide an intimate indie dance escape with curated programming, design, and immersive art.

Official brand partners for the festival include Cash App, NÜTRL, GHOST® Energy, Tequila Don Julio, BeatBox, White Claw®, Grüns, EYECANDY, and Eargasm. These partners will enhance the fan experience throughout the weekend, offering unique products and activations. For example, Cash App will provide a dedicated fast lane for customers and offer 25% off food and beverage and merchandise purchases when using the Cash App Visa Card. Anheuser-Busch will bring NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer bars to the festival grounds, while GHOST® Energy will provide energy drinks to keep fans fueled.

Tequila Don Julio will serve signature cocktails, and White Claw® Hard Seltzer will expand its presence at the festival. Grüns will host an interactive sampling station, offering nutrient-packed daily gummy bears. EYECANDY will provide festival essentials and ravewear, while Eargasm will offer High Fidelity Earplugs to protect festivalgoers' hearing.

Tickets for the Saturday general admission single-day event are officially sold out, with limited options remaining for the weekend. Fans can purchase tickets at ExpertsOnlyFest.com. Levity will perform on Saturday, September 19, marking the latest addition to the lineup and the culmination of their recent collaboration with Summit. The festival's inaugural 2025 edition welcomed over 50,000 fans to Randall's Island and quickly became one of New York City's most talked-about dance music events. This year, Experts Only Festival aims to build on that success with an expanded lineup and enhanced experiences.