Governors Ball will return to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from June 5 to 7 for its 2026 edition. Lorde, Stray Kids and A$AP Rocky will headline the three-day New York music festival. Now in its 16th year, the event continues to spotlight a wide spectrum of global pop, hip-hop and alternative artists.
Lorde will headline Friday, June 5, opening the the Governors Ball 2026 weekend. The set marks her first appearance since headlining the festival in 2017 during her Melodrama era. Stray Kids will take over Saturday night, making their Governors Ball debut and becoming the first K-pop group to headline the festival. The booking signals the genre’s growing presence on major U.S. festival stages.
A$AP Rocky will close the weekend on Sunday as he prepares to release his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, later this month. Across the three days, each headliner will share top billing with major acts including Baby Keem, Kali Uchis and Jennie, all slated for prominent performances.
Beyond the top line, the 2026 lineup spans genres and scenes. This include: Katseye, Major Lazer, Pierce the Veil, Dominic Fike, Blood Orange, Wet Leg, Clipse, Japanese Breakfast, Geese, Holly Humberstone, Rachel Chinouriri, Between Friends, Slayyyter, Hemlocke Springs, Mariah the Scientist, Ravyn Lenae, and more. These artists will perform across the festival’s three stages, alongside emerging artists and New York–based talent. Jennie’s appearance also stands out, marking her as the first K-pop soloist to headline a major Governors Ball stage slot.
Ticket presales begin Thursday, January 8, at 10 a.m. EST, with general sales opening an hour later. Options include single-day and three-day wristbands across GA, VIP and premium viewing tiers.
After a 2025 edition headlined by Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier, Governors Ball continues to evolve. The 2026 lineup reflects a festival shaped by global fandoms and genre-crossing artists. It also mirrors how contemporary pop culture now moves easily across borders, scenes and audiences.
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