Experts Only Festival Unveils Its Initial 2026 Lineup

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Back for a second time in New York, Experts Only Festival will see Subtronics, GRiZ, Korolova, Devault, Partiboi69, Taiki Nulight, Prospa, and more join John Summit.

After an incredible run during Miami Music Week this year, Experts Only has kicked everything up an extra notch for its fervent fanbase. Today, the John Summit-led brand announced the initial lineup for this year’s highly anticipated edition of Experts Only Festival, which is produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW.

The second installment, set to take place on September 19-20, will feature headline sets from John Summit, but he’s once again bringing a cast of star-studded talent to New York City’s Randall’s Island — delivering one of the most exciting bills of the festival season. Although Experts Only is a house-centric brand, there’s a bass-fueled flare, with immediate standouts including GRiZ, Taiki Nulight, LYNY, and Subtronics, who will play back-to-back with Summit as SUBJOHNICS.

That doesn’t mean there isn’t a shortage of sweet house, techno, and indie-dance artists performing throughout the weekend. Devault, Korolova, Prospa, Partiboi69, Airrica, Jackie Hollander, Soraya, OMRI., and Dreya V will all take the stage throughout the weekend. Rohaan, who has dabbled in dance after carving out space for himself as a drum and bass act, recently landed a track on Experts Only’s latest Excursions compilation and is also slated to perform.

More artists playing Experts Only Festival will be revealed in the coming months. That said, attendees can expect a weekend full of elevated fun, as the festival promises to build on last year’s sold-out debut. Beyond the three stages of booming beats, the festival intends to offer top food and beverage options from NYC vendors, expanded fan-first experiences, and enhanced production elements.

Tickets for Experts Only Festival 2026 go on sale on Friday, April 3, with presale passes starting at 10am EST, and general sale beginning at 12pm EST. Because the festival sold out so quickly last year, fans are advised to register early to secure their tickets.