This is New York's biggest pure dance-music weekend of the fall, curated by the guy who sells out arenas on charisma and tech-house drops alike. It works for festival lifers and the dance-curious both — GRiZ and Subtronics carry the bass contingent while Prospa and Korolova hold down the house-and-techno end. If you want one last festival before the season ends, the island setting with skyline views seals it.
What to expect
Multiple stages spread across Randall's Island parkland with doors mid-afternoon and a hard 10pm curfew, so sets run tight and stacked. Expect big production, a young 18-plus crowd, food vendors, and a slow shuffle over the footbridge or into shuttle lines at close.
Good to know
- It's 18+ with physical ID required at the gates
- Walk the 103rd Street footbridge from East Harlem or use event shuttles
- Bring a sealed or empty water bottle — refill stations are on site
- Clear-bag rules apply; travel light
- Cell service gets spotty at peak crowd — set a meetup spot
- Wear shoes built for hours on grass and gravel
Planning Sep 19–20, 2026 in NYC?
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Common questions
Is the festival 18+?
Yes — 18 and over with physical ID required.
How do I get to Randall's Island?
Walk the 103rd Street footbridge from Manhattan, take the M35 bus, or use event shuttles.
Are tickets still available?
Two-day GA was listed as 98% sold out on the official site; check Tixr for remaining tiers.
