GOVERNORS BALL 2026 LINEUP ANNOUNCED
WITH HEADLINERS LORDE, STRAY KIDS, A$AP ROCKY
FEATURING: BABY KEEM, KALI UCHIS, JENNIE, KATSEYE, GEESE, MAJOR LAZER, PIERCE THE VEIL, DOMINIC FIKE, BLOOD ORANGE, CLIPSE, MARIAH THE SCIENTIST, WET LEG, AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS, FREDDIE GIBBS & THE ALCHEMIST, THE DARE, 2HOLLIS, RAVYN LENAE & MANY MORE
RETURNING TO FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK
NEW YORK CITY | JUNE 5-7
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
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Governors Ball celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025 with another year of widespread critical acclaim, and today New York’s signature music festival is back to announce its massive 2026 Lineup. Governors Ball will return to Queens’ storied Flushing Meadows Corona Park from June 5-7, once again timed with New York Music Month. This year’s headliners include Lorde, who performed at Gov Ball in 2017 but returns this year as a headliner for the first time; the global K-pop superstars Stray Kids, whose explosive live performances have sold-out stadiums worldwide; and Harlem’s-own returning headliner A$AP Rocky. The lineup also includes Baby Keem, Kali Uchis, Jennie, Katseye, Geese, Major Lazer, Pierce the Veil, Dominic Fike, Blood Orange, Clipse, Mariah The Scientist, Wet Leg, Amyl and The Sniffers, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, The Dare, 2hollis, Ravyn Lenae, and many more.
This year’s bill also highlights a strong slate of NYC-based talent – from Geese, The Dare, Del Water Gap, Arcy Drive, and Lexa Gates to emerging hometown favorites like The Backfires and Chanpan, as well as School of Rock Queens, School of Rock New York, and Kids Rock for Kids – underscoring the festival’s continued commitment to showcasing the city’s vibrant music community.
Fans can sign up now for the SMS Presale happening this Thursday, January 8 from 10am – 11am ET. This is the ONLY WAY to guarantee getting your tickets at the lowest price. Sign up here for a presale passcode to secure your spot at Gov Ball 2026. All ticket prices will increase on Thursday at 11am ET when the Public On-Sale begins. Additionally, physical wristbands will return!
Gov Ball is once again offering PIT VIEWING 3-Day and 1-Day ticket types. This ticket offers the same amenities as VIP but includes an exclusive viewing area at all 3 stages just in front of VIP viewing. There is no better view available! Returning premium ticket types this year include GA+, VIP and Cabanas for both 1-Day and 3-Days. For more information, and all ticket type amenities, visit www.governorsballmusicfestival.com/tickets.
Layaway Plans are also available on all ticket types starting at $25 down for a $319 3-Day GA Ticket. Also, local Queens residents (11368, 11355, 11375, and 11367 zip codes) are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets. For more information on all ticket types and layaway plans, please visit www.GovBall.com.
Queens is known for its world-class food, and the festival will once again celebrate the borough’s culinary scene with top local and gourmet offerings, including returning fan favorites. A refreshed beverage program tailored for the New York summer heat will also be on tap. Across the iconic park, attendees can expect immersive fan experiences, standout photo moments, and more. Vendors, activations, and additional programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
Governors Ball will once again kick off summer in New York City with three days of performances from more than 60 artists across three stages. Easily accessible from all five boroughs, the festival is less than 30 minutes away by train, with both the 7 train and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) providing direct service to the park.
This year, Spotify and Gov Ball are teaming up to give fans the ultimate festival flex. A new in-app experience will showcase the unique overlap between user listening history and the 2026 Gov Ball lineup, a custom “Festival Persona” based on their unique listening habits and generate a bespoke playlist that intelligently pairs a fan’s top artists on the lineup. This first-of-its-kind partnership brings the best of Spotify to Gov Ball festival goers who are looking to personalize their festival journey and find their next favorite artist before the first note even hits the stage. Head to Spotify to discover your personalized Governors Ball experience and listen to the official Gov Ball playlist here to get yourself ready for the best start to Summer 2026.
The Gov Ball Gives Back initiative will carry its momentum into 2026, maintaining close collaboration with local and national non-profits and the park’s cultural organizations. Gov Ball remains dedicated to helping these groups secure the support they need to thrive. This year’s national and regional partnerships include Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Chhaya CDC, Elmhurst Corona Resource Collaborative (ECRC), Headcount, This Must be The Place, and Be The Match: National Marrow Donor Program.The festival benefits for Parks and Flushing Meadows – Corona Park cultural organizations include capital improvements to Flushing Meadows–Corona Park including 20,000 square feet of new sod and additional asphalt installations to improve accessibility, as well as the rental of the Queens Theatre, Queens Museum, and New York Hall of Science for the duration of the festival to ensure no lost revenue opportunities. In addition, the festival supported the Alliance for Flushing Meadows–Corona Park through a monetary donation and by mobilizing more than 125 volunteers for a playground beautification project in the park. The festival also supported Chhaya CDC and the Elmhurst Community Resource Center (ECRC) through financial contributions and by organizing dozens of volunteers to assist with housing fairs and job-readiness programs. Gov Ball is also committed to sustainability efforts including programs like free water stations, waste diversion, a reusable cup program replacing single-use plastics on site, the Rock & Recycle program incentivising fans to recycle on-site, and introducing composting this year.
“Parks are the heartbeat of our communities, and events like Governors Ball demonstrate how our public spaces can bring people together through shared cultural experiences,” said NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa. “Flushing Meadows Corona Park has a rich history of hosting world-class events, and this festival continues that legacy while investing in capital improvements, partnering with Queens-based organizations, and implementing sustainable practices that protect our green spaces. We’re proud to see this partnership come to life in one of New York City’s most iconic parks.”
Anthony Sama, Executive Director of Flushing Meadows Corona Park Alliance added: “We’re proud to support Governors Ball and grateful for their ongoing commitment to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Their partnership helps demonstrate how responsible events can contribute to the care, vitality, and long-term sustainability of one of New York City’s most important and iconic public spaces.”
City Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Chair of the Committee on Parks and Recreation, continues: “I’m thrilled that the World’s Borough is once again hosting Gov Ball. While bringing thousands of fans to enjoy music in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Gov Ball demonstrates year after year how our arts and culture are so closely linked to our public spaces. We appreciate their responsible partnership, investments, and support for Flushing Meadows. Queens is excited to see everyone again this summer!”
Full Gov Ball Lineup 2026
