Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 Set Times and Essential Info

John Summit’s Experts Only Festival NYC brings ravers home to Randall’s Island, and we’ve got the details you need to ensure a stress-free weekend.

The premiere of the Experts Only Festival in New York is set to take place on Randall’s Island on September 20-21. Since the fallout of EZOO in 2023, the city has been lacking a proper dance festival to close out the summer season, and John Summit and his crew are appearing to fill that void.

Experts Only Festival NYC is set to feature two sets from John Summit, but the man of the hour isn’t the only artist performing. Other standout sets include LP Giobbi, AYYBO, TEED, and Kasablanca, not to mention the back-to-backs featuring Green Velvet and Layton Giordani, as well as Kaskade and Cassian.

It’s been a while since ravers were last on Randall’s Island, so we compiled a list of essential information that can help ensure a stress-free weekend. Read on for the set times, food options, what not to bring with you, and more for the debut edition of Experts Only Festival NYC!

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Essential Info:

Dates: September 20-21, 2025
Hours: 3pm-10pm, daily
Venue Address: 20 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035
Tickets: Purchase HERE

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Set Times:

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Festival Map:

Coming soon!

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Afterparty Lineup and Info:

There will be five afterparties this weekend. Tickets for the Marquee Skydeck show are sold out, but passes are still available for the shows at Brooklyn Storehouse, Unveiled, Refuge, and 53 Scott Rooftop.

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Food Options:

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Transportation (Ferry/Public Transit/Ride Share Info):

Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Experts Only Festival.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Bag Policy:

Bags need to be clear or they can be colored-clear plastic, vinyl, or mesh. The maximum bag size is 15in x 15in x 5in.

Hydration packs are allowed, but they need to be empty when entering the event. Packs must have no more than two pockets and do not need to be clear. The venue will have free water stations available.

Experts Only Festival NYC 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:

Prohibited Items

• NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• NO Alcohol
• NO Smoking and/or smoking products of any kind (lighters, cigarettes, vapes, marijuana, etc)
• NO Outside food/beverage (with the exception of one unopened water bottle)
• NO Pets/Animals — UNLESS it is a service animal, and you are a person with disabilities, or service animals in-training and have appropriate apparel, and have on your person credentials from an accredited school for which the dog is being raised. Please email your questions regarding service animals to the Company at: [email protected]
• NO Massagers
• NO Laser pens or pointers
• NO Light sticks
• NO Eyedrops
• NO Glass, cans, cups, or coolers
• NO Aerosol cans (including deodorant and perfume)
• NO Markers, pens, or spray paint
• NO Gas masks or tactical gear
• NO Large chains, chain wallets, or spiked jewelry
• NO Pacifiers
• NO Stuffed animals/dolls
• NO Stickers or flyers
• NO Tents, umbrellas, hammocks, or chairs
• NO Blankets
• NO Coolers
• NO Skateboards, scooters, or bikes
• NO Large purses or bags (over 15” X 15” X 5” inches – SEE BAG POLICY)
• NO Open lipstick, chapstick, tampons
• NO Open sunscreen
• NO Outside food, beverage, or alcohol
• NO Professional cameras (SLR or detachable lenses)
• NO Audio or video recording equipment
• NO Musical instruments
• NO Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
• NO Knives, firearms, pepper spray, fireworks, or weapons of any kind
• NO Toy weapons or real weapons of any kind
• NO Flammable products
• NO Sticks, staff, swords, sabers, or scepters
• NO Waterguns or misters
• NO Sports equipment, balloons, balls, frisbees, or any other projectiles
• NO Native American headdresses
• NO Selfie sticks
• NO Festival totems
• NO Chinese lanterns
• NO Unlicensed vending of any kind
• NO CROWD SURFING OR RAIL BREAKING. PATRONS PARTICIPATING IN EITHER WILL BE EJECTED
• ANY OTHER ITEMS deemed as posing a threat to the safe enjoyment of the patrons or that would disrupt performances

Permitted Items

• OK Clear (transparent) bags – max size 15” X 15”x 5“
• OK Clear (transparent) backpacks – max size 15” X 15”x 5“
• OK Clear (transparent) fanny packs – max size 15” X 15”x 5“
• OK Empty non-transparent Hydration Pack with no more than 2 pockets
• OK Small clutch up to 5” X 7” X 2” in size
• OK Non-Professional Still Cameras, including GoPros (GoPros may NOT be attached to a mono pod or extendable pole)
• OK Cell Phones
• OK Sealed: tampons, packs of gum, chapstick/lip gloss
• OK Glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
• OK Sunglasses and hats
• OK Sealed liquid sunscreen and cosmetic products
• OK Reusable water bottles and camelbacks are allowed (must be empty upon entry)
• OK Guide dogs for people with disabilities and other service animals with current rabies certification

No totems of any kind are allowed in the festival.

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