The sixth annual Global Citizen Festival will return to New York City’s Central Park Great Lawn on Saturday, September 28th.
On Tuesday, the festival, which “brings together top artists, world leaders, and everyday activists to take action to end poverty,” announced their 2019 lineup. Global Citizen Festival’s 2019 edition will see performances by Queen + Adam Lambert, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, OneRepublic, H.E.R., and Carole King. French Montana, Ben Platt, and Jon Batiste & Stay Human will also offer up special guest performances.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness will return as hosts, along with co-hosts Matt Bomer, Rachel Brosnahan, Elvis Duran, Taraji P. Henson, Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Joy Reid, and Forest Whitaker.
Tickets are free for Global Citizens who take a series of actions to create lasting change around the world. After downloading the Global Citizen app, fans can earn their tickets by taking actions that include sending tweets, signing petitions, making phone calls, and challenge leaders and politicians to do their part in solving some of the world’s greatest challenges. Participants who earn enough points will be entered into a drawing for free tickets. Watch the video below to learn more about earning tickets:
[Video: Global Citizen]
Global Citizen Festival will offer up a live webcast on Twitter and YouTube along with simulcasts on MSNBC and MSNBC.com. iHeartMedia will also broadcast live from the event on over 150 radio stations nationwide and live stream on the iHeartRadio app.
Head here for more information on Global Citizen Festival 2019 and how to earn free tickets.
Global Citizen Festival 2019 announcement
[Video: Global Citizen]