NEW YORK, NEW YORK – July 8, 2025 – Global dance music phenomenon John Summit introduces Experts Only Festival NYC, a groundbreaking two-day live music event set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21 in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW. Poised to become the largest dance music festival in NYC, Experts Only Festival is anticipated to draw 50,000 enthusiastic fans across two days. Single day or weekend tickets will be available beginning this Friday July 11 at 10:00AM EST starting at just $119.99, pre-register for tickets now at: expertsonlyfest.com
Curated personally by John Summit, the festival will feature 15+ artists across two stages showcasing the most influential and cutting-edge talent in the dance music scene. This highly anticipated event marks Summit’s return to New York City after his recent Madison Square Garden headline show that sold out in under three minutes. Experts Only Festival NYC is not just a festival; it’s shaping up to be the Gen Z cultural moment of the year featuring 2x Headlining John Summit Performances, Kaskade B2B Cassian, Green Velvet B2B Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, AYYBO, Kasablanca, DJ Seinfeld, + more. Full line-up below.
Nestled within the scenic greenery of Randall’s Island, with breathtaking views of the iconic Manhattan skyline, Experts Only Festival will offer attendees a one-of-a-kind festival experience. The familiar grounds, previously home to Electric Zoo and Governors Ball, will be transformed with state-of-the-art stage designs, a diverse array of food and beverage options, interactive brand activations, and much more. Adding another layer of excitement, renowned LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Miami Beach will be curating their signature over the top LIV Skydeck at the festival featuring private VIP Tables with bottle service.
John Summit Presents: Experts Only Festival NYC Line-Up
- John Summit (2x Headline Sets)
- Kaskade b2b Cassian
- Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani
- LP Giobbi
- DJ Seinfeld
- Kasablanca (Live)
- Ayybo
- Enamour B2B Weska
- Roddy Lima
- Tini Gessler
- Kamino
- Weska
- Eve Lauren
- Lumia
- Pete Tong
- Tony Y Not
- TEED
Ticket & On-Sale Information:
Artist/Festival Presale: This Friday, July 11th at 10:00AM EST (Register Now)
General Onsale: This Friday, July 11th at 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- GA Tickets start at $119.99 (All-In No Fee Pricing)
- VIP Tickets start at $299.99 (All-In No Fee Pricing)
- Platinum Tickets start at $799.99 (All-In No Fee Pricing)
John Summit has solidified his position as one of the most sought-after names in global dance music. His recent triumphs include a sold-out 22,000-person show at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles in the fall of 2023, a 17,000-ticket sell-out at Madison Square Garden in under two hours in June 2024, and three sold-out shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles in the fall of 2024, moving over 45,000 tickets. Hailed by The New York Times as ‘one of the scene’s biggest forces in recent years’ and praised by Rolling Stone as ‘one of the most exciting faces in house and techno music,’ John Summit’s genre-blurring sound has captured the attention of both Gen Z fans and national media alike.
Behind the vibrant persona lies a meticulous artist who once balanced a career as a CPA with teaching music production. As a recording artist, he dedicates countless hours to perfecting his dynamic tracks. A global touring force, headlining major festivals for his label Experts Only, Summit also remains deeply connected to the underground scene, with Experts Only serving as a platform for emerging dance music talent.
Co-produced by world-class forces, Medium Rare and Relentless Beats, Experts Only Festival NYC brings together the teams behind some of the most buzzed-about events in music and entertainment. From Shaq’s Fun House and Kelce Jam to massive dance festivals across the Southwest including Decadance and PHX Lights, these industry leaders are set to deliver an unforgettable, high energy weekend worthy of New York City.
Additionally, Femme House – a nonprofit championing equity in dance music by supporting women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives through free education, mentorship, and community that John Summit has a long standing relationship with will be present at the festival. Plus, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Femme House, helping fund vital programs that empower the next generation of diverse artists.