Getting Porter Robinson and Madeon on one stage in DJ-set mode is the kind of billing that usually only happens at a European mega-festival, and Zedd built this lineup specifically for his brand's first East Coast edition. Randall's Island gives it real festival scale — full production, open sky, the Manhattan skyline over the water — rather than the compressed sightlines of an indoor room. If your feed is going to be one thing this weekend, it is probably lasers over the East River.
What to expect
Expect standard large-festival flow: bag check and ID at the gates, a long main-stage field, food and bar villages, and set times that build across the afternoon toward the headline slot. The site is exposed, so weather is a real factor. Sound and production scale up sharply after dark.
Good to know
- Randall's Island is the hardest festival site in the city to reach — plan the ferry, shuttle or 4/5/6 to 125th Street plus the footbridge in advance
- Getting out afterward is the slow part; expect a long queue at whichever exit you pick
- Bring ID — the festival is age-restricted and gates check at entry
- Sealed or empty reusable water bottles are typically the safest bet at the gate
- The grounds are exposed grass and gravel; wear shoes you can stand in for hours
- Layers matter — the waterfront gets noticeably cooler after sunset
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Common questions
Who is playing the closing day?
Zedd headlines, with DJ sets from Porter Robinson and Madeon plus Ellis rounding out the bill.
How do I get to Randall's Island?
Options include the festival shuttle, ferry service, or the 4/5/6 to 125th Street followed by the pedestrian footbridge over the Harlem River.
Is this the same as a two-day pass?
The festival runs across two days and sells both single-day and two-day tickets, so check which one you are buying before you go.
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