Experts Only Festival Returns to NYC in 2026 After a Sold-Out Debut

John Summit’s Experts Only Festival is officially coming back to New York City on September 19–20, 2026, following an explosive, fully sold-out debut that drew more than 50,000 fans and dominated headlines across mainstream media. With momentum still surging from its inaugural year, the festival is preparing for an even larger takeover of NYC next fall.

Launched in 2025 at Randall’s Island, Experts Only instantly became one of the city’s most talked-about electronic events. Outlets like Rolling Stone, Forbes, New York Post, and Dancing Astronaut praised its high-octane energy and its role in restoring massive dance culture to New York. Their coverage captured the general sentiment: Summit didn’t just start a festival — he sparked a movement.

Loyalty Presale Announced for 2025 Attendees

To thank those who supported from day one, all 2025 ticket holders will receive first access to next year’s edition.
Loyalty Presale: Tuesday, November 25 at 12pm EDT / 9am PDT
Tickets will be extremely limited and available at the lowest price tier.

Looking Back at the 2025 Debut

The first-ever Experts Only Festival delivered two massive days anchored in John Summit’s vision for bringing community, chaos, and world-class curation together. The lineup blended heavyweights, innovators, and rising names across house, techno, and left-field melodic worlds.

2025 Highlights

• Two headline sets from John Summit

• Kaskade b2b Cassian

• Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani

• LP Giobbi

• Kasablanca

• DJ Seinfeld

• Pete Tong

• Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (TEED)

• Plus surprise moments and emerging talent across multiple stages

With its multi-stage layout, nonstop crowd energy, and the signature “Summit-coded” chaos fans love, the debut proved that Experts Only wasn’t just a success — it was a statement of intent.

What’s Coming in 2026

Organizers have confirmed that the 2026 edition will expand its footprint, escalate production, and further grow the festival’s fast-building community. While the lineup remains under wraps, fans can expect:

• High-profile debuts

• New b2b combinations

• John Summit-curated surprises

• Bigger staging and elevated visuals

More details — including the full 2026 lineup — will roll out in the coming months. And if 2025 was any indication, Summit is aiming even higher this time.

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