John Summit debuts Experts Only Festival in NYC on September 20 and 21, 2025 for two days. The two-stage event, personally curated by Summit, will draw over 50,000 fans from across the dance music community. Its lineup will blur genre boundaries and spotlight both electronic legends and cutting-edge rising talent. Backed by Medium Rare, Relentless Beats, and EMW, the festival promises high production value and fan-focused design. Experts Only isn’t just a stop on tour—it’s shaping up to be New York’s defining rave weekend of 2025.
Two Headline Sets, Multiple Worlds Collide
If John Summit’s sold-out Madison Square Garden show last year or his 45,000+ ticket haul at the Kia Forum says anything, it’s that he’s more than a name—he’s a movement. Now, Summit returns to NYC with two headlining sets, supported by a stacked lineup of legends and rising stars alike.
The bill includes Kaskade b2b Cassian, Green Velvet b2b Layton Giordani, plus high-energy acts like LP Giobbi, DJ Seinfeld, Kasablanca (Live), AYYBO, and TEED. There’s depth as well, with Enamour b2b Weska, Tini Gessler, and Pete Tong bringing variety and momentum to Randall’s Island. The lineup already features more than 15 artists, with additional names still to be revealed. It’s a familiar Summit strategy—build anticipation in a scene driven by virality, speculation, and surprise.
John Summit Builds a Curated World in NYC for the Experts Only Festival 2025
Randall’s Island has hosted many of New York’s biggest festivals, but Experts Only Festival NYC delivers a different kind of energy. Set against the Manhattan skyline, the island will transform into a two-day escape shaped entirely by John Summit’s vision. The experience will be genre-fluid, high-production, and deeply rooted in values that define today’s global dance community.
The island will feature bespoke stage designs, interactive installations, and food options that reflect the diversity of the city itself. Fans can expect seamless flows between both stages, curated lighting and sound design, and small creative details that make a big impact. The LIV Skydeck brings a luxury touch to the experience.
What truly sets Summit’s festival apart is its values-first foundation. Experts Only leans into community, inclusivity, and a forward-thinking ethos that reflects Summit’s own journey. A longtime supporter of Femme House, Summit is donating $1 from every ticket sold to their programs, which offer free mentorship and education to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and gender-expansive creators. It’s not just a festival—it’s a platform for equity in dance music.
And while the scale is massive, the best festivals are still personal. From sunrise arrival to late-night sets, your gear should work as hard as you do. An essential addition? A ClutchLoop phone tether. It’s light, secure, and lets you lose yourself in the music—not your device. At a festival where everything’s been thought through, your peace of mind shouldn’t be an afterthought.
Ticket Details and What’s Next
Tickets for Experts Only Festival NYC with John Summit is on sale from July 11, 2025. Presales open at 10:00AM EST and general on sale at 12:00PM EST. Pricing starts at $119.99 for General Admission, $299.99 for VIP, and $799.99 for Platinum, all with no added fees.
The demand is already high, given Summit’s recent track record: 22,000 people in Los Angeles at BMO Stadium in 2023, a sellout at Madison Square Garden in under two hours, and three sold-out nights at the Kia Forum. Early registration is live now via expertsonlyfest.com.
For a scene always chasing what’s next, this feels like the moment. Experts Only Festival isn’t just about who’s playing—it’s about John Summit helping build the future of dance music beyond 2025, one curated detail at a time.