Lorde, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky to Headline 2026 Governors Ball

New York City's signature music festival returns for its 16th year in June 2026.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky are set to headline the 2026 edition of Governors Ball, New York City's popular music festival. The three-day event will take place from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, coinciding with New York Music Month. The festival will feature over 60 artists across three stages.

Why it matters

Governors Ball is one of the most anticipated annual music events in New York City, drawing large crowds and showcasing both established and up-and-coming artists. The festival's return in 2026 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic is expected to be a major cultural moment for the city.

The details

In addition to the three headliners, the 2026 Governors Ball lineup includes acts like Baby Keem, Kali Uchis, Jennie, Katseye, Geese, Major Lazer, Pierce the Veil, and many more. The festival has also partnered with Spotify to provide an in-app experience that allows attendees to personalize their on-site experience. Governors Ball has also made donations to support Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the festival's longtime home.

  • Governors Ball will take place from June 5-7, 2026.
  • The festival is coinciding with New York Music Month in June 2026.

The players

Lorde

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter from New Zealand who is set to headline the Friday night lineup at Governors Ball 2026.

Stray Kids

A popular K-pop boy band that will headline the Saturday night lineup at Governors Ball 2026.

A$AP Rocky

An acclaimed American rapper who will close out the Governors Ball 2026 festival on Sunday night.

Iris Rodriguez-Rosa

The NYC Parks Commissioner who praised Governors Ball for demonstrating how public spaces can bring people together through shared cultural experiences.

Governors Ball

New York City's signature annual music festival, which is returning for its 16th edition in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, NYC Parks Commissioner (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Governors Ball will go on sale in the coming months, with all ticketing information available on the festival's website.

The takeaway

The return of Governors Ball in 2026 after a pandemic-induced hiatus is a highly anticipated event that will showcase some of the biggest names in music and bring the New York City community together for a celebration of live entertainment and shared cultural experiences.