New York City’s Governors Ball (Gov Ball) has announced the artist lineup for its 16th-anniversary edition, set to return to Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 5th, 6th, and 7th 2026, during New York Music Month [ticketing information].
This year’s headliners include Lorde, who performed at Gov Ball in 2017 but returns this year as a headliner for the first time; K-pop superstars Stray Kids, whose explosive live performances have sold out stadiums worldwide; and Harlem’s own returning headliner A$AP Rocky. The lineup also features a mix of today’s biggest acts from across the worlds of hip-hop, pop, K-pop, rock, EDM, and more including Baby Keem, Kali Uchis, Jennie, Katseye, Geese, Major Lazer, Pierce the Veil, Dominic Fike, Blood Orange, Clipse, Mariah The Scientist, Wet Leg, Amyl and The Sniffers, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, The Dare, 2hollis, and Ravyn Lenae.
This year’s bill notably spotlights a strong slate of NYC-based talent and tastemakers—everyone from A$AP Rocky to Geese to The Dare to Del Water Gap, Arcy Drive, Lexa Gates, The Backfires, and Chanpan call the city home—and includes appearances by local educational groups School of Rock Queens, School of Rock New York, and Kids Rock for Kids, underscoring the festival’s continued commitment to developing the city’s vibrant music community.
The lineup also reflects the recent dominance of Korean popular music on the global pop landscape. In addition to Stray Kids, Gov Ball 2026 will feature performances by both Blackpink idol Jennie and Katseye, the K-pop-inspired American/global girl group up for Best New Artist at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Fans can sign up now for the SMS Presale happening this Thursday, January 8th, from 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. ET. Sign up here for a presale passcode to secure your spot at Gov Ball 2026. All ticket prices will increase on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. ET when the public on-sale begins here. [Note to 2025 attendees: Physical wristbands return this year!]
Gov Ball is once again offering Pit Viewing 3-Day and 1-Day ticket types. This ticket offers the same amenities as VIP but includes an exclusive viewing area at all three stages just in front of VIP viewing. Returning premium ticket types this year include GA+, VIP, and Cabanas for both 1-Day and 3-Days. For more information and all ticket type amenities, head here.
Layaway Plans are also available on all ticket types, starting at $25 down for a $319 3-Day GA Ticket. Local Queens residents (11368, 11355, 11375, and 11367 zip codes) are eligible for a 15% discount on tickets. For more information on all ticket types and layaway plans, visit the Gov Ball website.
Check out the complete 2026 Governors Ball (Gov Ball) artist lineup below.
