John Summit has officially unveiled the phase one lineup for his highly anticipated Experts Only Festival, set for 2026. The event continues the tradition of showcasing artists associated with Summit's own music label.

Festival Details and Headliners

John Summit's Dual Performance

John Summit is slated to headline the festival, performing not only a solo set but also alongside Subtronics under their collaborative moniker, Subjohnics. This side project adds a unique dynamic to the event's programming.

Phase One Artist Roster

The initial lineup announcement features a diverse array of electronic music talent. Key additions include the British rave duo Prospa and bass producer LYNY.

The roster also features British experimental artist Rohaan, garage artist RoTaiki Nulight, and Experts Only regular Devault. Peaktime producer Dreya V and Israeli artist OMRI are also confirmed for the event.

Rounding out the first phase are Australian party-starter Partiboi69, rising star Jackie Hollander, Los Angeles techno fusion artist Airrica, and Brazilian indie act Taylor Swift Drops Lush ‘Elizabeth Taylor’ Video Paying Homage to Legendary Screen Star.

Event Logistics and History

Dates and Location Confirmed

The Experts Only Festival is scheduled to take place on September 19th and 20th, 2026. The venue remains New York’s Randall’s Island Park, the same location used for the festival's debut last year.

Ticket Information

Fans can secure their entry starting April 3rd. A presale window opens at 10 a.m. ET, followed by the general ticket sale beginning at 12 p.m. ET on the same day.

Festival Background

The inaugural Experts Only in 2025 attracted an audience of 50,000 fans. This debut successfully filled a gap in the New York festival calendar following issues that affected the 2023 Electric Zoo.

John Summit previously expressed his vision for the festival, stating, “I’ve grown close friendships with everyone, too, so it’s going to feel like a family affair and not a big corporate festival where we just tried booking DJs that would sell as many tickets as possible.” The event is produced through a partnership between Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW.