When the sun is shining and the birds are chirping in NYC, that can only mean one thing:
Governor’s Ball is right around the corner.
This year, the annual music festival returns to Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park from June 5-7 for three days of K-Pop, Hip-Hop, rock, EDM, R&B and more.
Notable headliners atop the bill on Friday, June 5 include influential hitmaker Lorde, thoughtful rapper Baby Keem, rapidly rising girl group Katseye, post-hardcore ensemble Pierce The Veil and R&B songstress Mariah The Scientist.
Big names heading to Queens on Saturday, June 6 are beloved K-Pop boy band Stray Kids, gifted vocalist Kali Uchis, dance-y party-starters Major Lazer, avant-garde vocalist Blood Orange and indie outfit Wet Leg.
Arena headliner A$AP Rocky, funky Blackpink member Jennie, sensitive singer-songwriter Dominic Fike, 2025 “it” rockers Geese and Hip-Hop hero Clipse close out Gov Ball on Sunday, June 7.
Plus, we’d be absolutely remiss if we didn’t mention that School of Rock New York City is slated to shred, too.
In total, 60 acts are scheduled take the stage over the long weekend and notable food vendors like Shake Shack, Van Leuween Ice Cream, Prince Street Pizza, Heady Hibachi and Tacombi will be on the premises as well.
If you’d like to be there too, last-minute single and multi-day Gov Ball passes are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on three-day passes was $432 including fees on SeatGeek.
Single-day passes start at $235 including fees.
“Known for its multi-genre lineup…Gov Ball once again proved why it remains one of the country’s most beloved music festivals,” We Write About Music noted in a review of the 2025 edition of the June extravaganza.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the 2026 Governors Ball Festival below.
Governors Ball 2026 ticket prices
All single and multi-day Gov Ball pass options along with the best ticket prices can be found here:
| Governors Ball dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Three-day passes Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 | $432 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Friday, June 5 | $254 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Saturday, June 6 | $338 (including fees) |
| Single-day passes Sunday, June 7 | $235 (including fees) |
Governors Ball 2026 schedule
If you want to get a head start on planning your long Queens weekend, you can find who’s playing which stage when at Gov Ball ’26 below.
Upcoming 2026 music festivals near NYC
Can’t make Gov Ball and want to catch a fest or three in the Tri-State these next few months?
You’re in luck.
Here are just five of our favorite options for can’t-miss multi-day outdoor get-downs in NY and NJ in summer 2026.
| 2025 music festivals |
|---|
| Stateside Festival July 4 at the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, NY Noah Kahan, Gigi Perez, Sydney Rose, Arcy Drive, Bo Staloch |
| Borderland Music Festival Sept. 18-20 at Knox State Farm in East Aurora, NY Alabama Shakes, Jack White, Lord Huron, Pixies, The Head and the Heart |
| Sea.Hear.Now Festival Sept. 19-20 at North Beach in Asbury Park, NJ Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, Goo Goo Dolls, The Offspring, Chaka Khan |
| All Things Go Sept. 25-27 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY Zara Larsson, Brandi Carlile, MUNA, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rebecca Black |
| CBGB Festival Sept. 26 at Under The K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY Patti Smith, Morrissey, Interpol, The Sex Pistols, Bikini Kill |
What else is coming up? Take a look at this comprehensive list of 2026 music festivals to find the one that makes the most sense for you
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
