Levity joins John Summit, GRiZ, SUBJOHNICS (John Summit B2B Subtronics), Max Styler B2B Adam Ten, Innellea B2B Korolova, Will Clarke, Prospa, LYNY, Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., Partiboi69, Jackie Hollander and more set to perform
Cash App, NÜTRL, GHOST® Energy, Tequila Don Julio, BeatBox, White Claw®, Grüns, EYECANDY and Eargasm Join the Two-Day Festival Returning to Randall’s Island September 19-20
Quick Facts:
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What: John Summit’s Experts Only Festival – a two-day electronic music festival returning for its second year with 25+ artists across three stages and 50,000 fans over the course of the two-day festival
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When: Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, 2026
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Where: Randall’s Island Park – New York City
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Who: John Summit, GRiZ, SUBJOHNICS (John Summit B2B Subtronics), Levity, Max Styler B2B Adam Ten, Innellea B2B Korolova, Will Clarke, Prospa, LYNY, Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., Partiboi69, Jackie Hollander and more
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Official Partners: Cash App, NÜTRL, GHOST® Energy, Don Julio Tequila, BeatBox, White Claw®, Grüns, EYECANDY and Eargasm
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Tickets: Saturday GA single-day tickets are officially sold out, with limited ticket options and additional weekend tickets still available at ExpertsOnlyFest.com
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Produced By: Medium Rare, Relentless Beats and EMW
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 9, 2026 / With just less than a few weeks to go until John Summit’s Experts Only Festival returns to Randall’s Island Park on September 19-20, the festival today announced its official 2026 brand partners alongside the addition of rising bass trio Levity to its already stacked lineup. Following a massively successful, sold-out debut in 2025, demand for year two continues to surge, with Saturday GA single-day tickets now officially sold out and limited ticket options remaining.
Produced in partnership with Medium Rare, Relentless Beats and EMW, Experts Only Festival returns bigger than ever in 2026, welcoming 50,000 fans over the course of two days for electronic music across three uniquely curated stages, expanded production and immersive experiences throughout Randall’s Island. This year’s lineup features some of the best artists in today’s dance music world including GRiZ, Subtronics, Levity, Max Styler B2B Adam Ten, Innellea B2B Korolova, Will Clarke, Prospa, LYNY, Taiki Nulight, Devault, Dreya V, OMRI., Partiboi69, Jackie Hollander and of course John Summit.
This year’s official brand partners include: Cash App, NÜTRL, GHOST® Energy, Tequila Don Julio, BeatBox, White Claw®, Grüns, EYECANDY and Eargasm, each bringing unique offerings to enhance the fan experience throughout the weekend.
Cash App will give fans even more ways to maximize their festival weekend, including a dedicated fast lane for Cash App customers and 25% off food & beverage and merchandise purchases onsite when paying with the Cash App Visa Card.
Anheuser-Busch joins Experts Only Festival with dedicated NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer bars across the festival grounds, giving fans convenient destinations to keep tasty all weekend long. BeatBox returns to Randall’s Island, bringing its bold party punch flavors, including its new Xtreme Sour Black Cherry, along with its signature high-energy presence featuring exclusive giveaways, immersive fan experiences and surprises throughout the weekend.
As the official energy partner of Experts Only Festival, GHOST® Energy returns to Randall’s Island with its signature festival presence, keeping fans fueled throughout two days of nonstop music and experiences.
Tequila Don Julio returns to Experts Only Festival, bringing its ultra-premium tequila, crafted with 100% blue weber agave, to festivalgoers throughout the weekend. The brand will show up across both VIP and GA experiences, serving signature cocktails including the Headliner Margarita, La Primavera Paloma, and the Afterhours Espresso Martini, creating elevated moments of celebration for guests throughout the festival.
White Claw® Hard Seltzer returns for year two with an even bigger footprint at Experts Only Festival, expanding its onsite presence and bringing an enhanced activation to the festival grounds alongside products available throughout the weekend.
Grüns will host an interactive sampling station at Experts Only festival, giving attendees a chance to try their nutrient-packed daily gummy bears. This high-energy integration keeps fans feeling their best so they can dance through every set.
EYECANDY returns as a destination for festival essentials and ravewear, offering fans a selection of eyewear, accessories and must-have gear throughout the weekend.
Eargasm will help festivalgoers protect their hearing without missing a beat, with High Fidelity Earplugs available for purchase onsite all weekend long.
Joining the lineup and known for their heavy-hitting bass sets and fan-favorite flips, Levity will take the stage on Saturday, September 19, marking the latest chapter in the trio’s history with Summit and Experts Only. After an impromptu campsite B2B with Summit and a surprise appearance at Experts Only Vail, the trio will reunite with the Experts Only crew in New York for their newly announced festival set.
New for 2026, Experts Only Festival expands to three distinct stage experiences. The Main Stage will serve as the centerpiece of the weekend with full-scale festival production, massive lighting, lasers, LED visuals and explosive special effects. Mirror Field will introduce a separate sonic and visual identity surrounded by large-scale art installations and immersive experiences, while the Pwemium Lounge, inspired by the viral “Pwemium” meme, will transform the internet joke into an intimate indie dance escape with curated programming, design and immersive art. The festival’s inaugural 2025 edition welcomed more than 50,000 fans to Randall’s Island and quickly became one of New York City’s most talked-about dance music events. Now, Experts Only Festival returns for year two with an expanded footprint, new experiences and another massive weekend of music ahead.
Limited tickets remain. Fans can purchase tickets now at ExpertsOnlyFest.com
Flyer HERE
Images of John Summit HERE
Images of Expert’s Only Festival 2025 HERE
Broll from Expert’s Only 2025 HERE
Courtesy: Experts Only Festival
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Media Contacts
Festival Media Inquiries
RMG
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John Summit & Experts Only Press Inquiries
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Festival Sponsorship
Medium Rare
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Joe@Medium-Rare.com
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About John Summit
John Summit is one of the most in-demand names in global dance music. The superstar DJ, producer, and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two #1 U.S. dance radio hits, and landed eight Top 10 tracks on the Billboard Hot Electronic/Dance Songs chart. Known for his explosive live shows, Summit consistently sells out major venues worldwide, from Madison Square Garden to three nights at L.A.’s Kia Forum and a headline performance at BMO Stadium. His global rise continued with a debut at London’s O2 Arena, a sold-out year-ending performance at Folsom Field for 38,000 fans, and the launch of his groundbreaking Experts Only Festival NYC, which drew 50,000 people to Randall’s Island in 2025. This year, Summit made his Ibiza residency debut, headlining nine Mondays at [UNVRS], before returning stateside for a hometown headline performance at Lollapalooza. As a touring artist, Summit has headlined festivals around the world, including Coachella’s Sahara Stage, while bringing his Experts Only events to unique locations from Tennessee to Vail and Tahoe. His global hits-including “Where You Are” (feat. HAYLA), “Human” (feat. Echoes), and “Go Back” with Sub Focus (feat. Julia Church)-reflect his signature high-energy sound. On July 12, 2024, Summit released his debut album, Comfort In Chaos, exploring themes of vice and virtue, highs and lows, and the duality of the human experience. He followed with CTRL ESCAPE on April 15, reframing that tension through the clash between 9-5 monotony and the electric release of the rave.
About Experts Only
Experts Only is more than a record label-it’s a global movement born from John Summit’s pursuit of total creative freedom. Founded on the ethos of music without limits, Experts Only refuses to be boxed in, embracing a bold, genre-defying sound that spans house, techno, melodic, and everything in between. Since its inception, the label has become a platform for fearless artistry, showcasing standout releases from cutting-edge talents like Mau P, Kaskade, Odd Mob, Layton Giordani, Cassian, Disco Lines, and Summit himself.
But Experts Only goes far beyond the studio. It’s reshaping the idea of a live dance-music experience, hosting unforgettable events in unlikely settings-from cave raves tucked in the Tennessee hills to snowy mountain takeovers in Vail, Colorado and Tahoe, Nevada, all the way to the lush jungles of Tulum. The brand has scaled internationally to places like Ibiza and Amsterdam, where few American DJs have made such an impact, and has made its mark on major festivals like Bonnaroo with its own curated stage.
Experts Only Festival NYC launched in 2025 and will return this year; the two-day event drew 50,000 attendees to Randall’s Island. Experts Only was named Label of the Year at the 2025 Powertools Awards on SiriusXM.
At its core, Experts Only is building a tightly connected global community-artists and fans united by a love of dance music that challenges the norm and hits deeper. Every release, every event, and every experience is a testament to the label’s mission: to push boundaries, set trends, and create a world where true creative expression reigns.
About Medium Rare
Lauded events, experiential, and management company, Medium Rare, works at the intersection of Sports & Entertainment, partnering with iconic personalities and brands to create live event properties including Shaquille O’Neal’s Fun House, Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam, Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate, Rob Gronkowski’s Gronk Beach, Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Fest, and more. Recognized with six Webby Awards, INC 5000, and Billboard Dance Power Players, Medium Rare Founders Joe Silberzweig and Adam Richman are Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni and have graced the Pollstar Next Gen and Variety New Leaders lists in 2020 and 2021, respectively. For more info visit www.Medium-Rare.com.
About EMW Present
EMW (East Meets West) is fueled by passion, creativity and music. The purveyors of dance music culture in New York City are committed to providing top-notch production in rooms of all sizes, from intimate clubs to dark warehouses to open-air rooftops.
About Relentless Beats
Born from the desire of founder Thomas Turner to bring underground music to Arizona, Relentless Beats has climbed the ranks to be recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters. From club shows to music festivals, Relentless Beats now produces over 400 events a year, featuring close to 500 unique artists in states that include Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. Marquee events include Goldrush Music Festival, PHXLIGHTS, Body Language, DUSK, Better Together, Decadence AZ, and several concert series featuring some of the globe’s biggest acts.
About LIV Miami + LIV Las Vegas
Founded in 2008 by David Grutman, LIV has become one of the world’s most influential nightlife brands, setting the benchmark for hospitality, entertainment and culture. LIV’s portfolio includes the iconic flagship LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Miami Beach and LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Together, the destinations bring together world-renowned artists, emerging talent and the biggest names in music across every genre, including EDM, hip hop, Latin, Afrobeats and open format, creating unforgettable experiences for guests from around the globe. From the legendary LIV Sundays in Miami to the immersive indoor-outdoor experience of LIV Las Vegas and LIV Beach, the brand continues to redefine nightlife and daylife through state-of-the-art production, unparalleled talent rosters, signature VIP offerings and exceptional hospitality. Known for attracting celebrities, athletes, tastemakers and music fans alike, LIV delivers exclusive table service, luxury experiences and a year-round calendar of world-class performances and special events. Through its continued innovation and expansion, LIV remains at the forefront of global entertainment, reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry’s premier lifestyle and hospitality brands. For more information, visit www.livnightclub.com.
SOURCE: Medium Rare
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