John Summit brings two days of genre-bending dance music to New York City with Experts Only Festival, September 20 & 21, 2025.
Global dance music powerhouse John Summit has officially unveiled the first-ever Experts Only Festival NYC, a massive two-day experience set to take over Randall’s Island on September 20 & 21, 2025. Curated by Summit himself and produced in collaboration with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, the event sets out to be New York City’s largest dance music festival, drawing an expected 50,000 fans across two jam-packed days of high-octane performances.
The lineup reflects Summit’s wide-reaching influence across house, techno, and beyond. In addition to performing two headlining sets, Summit will be joined by a stacked roster including Kaskade B2B Cassian, Green Velvet B2B Layton Giordani, LP Giobbi, DJ Seinfeld, AYYBO, Kasablanca (Live), Pete Tong, TEED, and many more.
Set against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline, the festival will transform Randall’s Island – known for hosting iconic events like Electric Zoo and Gov Ball – into a full sensory playground. Expect state-of-the-art stages, VIP Skydeck bottle service from LIV, interactive art installations, curated food vendors, and immersive brand activations. In line with Summit’s ongoing support for equity in the scene, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to FEMME HOUSE, a nonprofit empowering women, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC creatives in dance music.
Tickets for Experts Only Festival NYC go on sale Friday, July 11, with prices starting at $119.99 for GA, $299.99 for VIP, and $799.99 for Platinum (all-in, no fees). Pre-register now at expertsonlyfest.com to secure your spot for what is sure to be one of 2025’s most talked-about dance music showcases.