Gov Ball 2026 kicks off this weekend in Queens with Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky headlining the three-day music festival at Flushing Meadows Corona Park from June 5 through 7. The annual event brings together more than 60 artists across three stages in one of New York’s most iconic green spaces.
Lorde takes the stage Friday, June 5, marking her first appearance as a headliner at the festival, though she previously performed at Gov Ball in 2017. Stray Kids, the global K-pop superstars, headline Saturday, June 6, while Harlem-native A$AP Rocky closes out the weekend on Sunday, June 7.
Beyond the headliners, the 2026 lineup includes Baby Keem, Kali Uchis, BLACKPINK’s 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, and many more. The festival also showcases a strong slate of NYC-based talent, from emerging hometown favorites to local performers including School of Rock Queens and School of Rock New York.
Gov Ball 2026 kicks off this weekend in Queens with Lorde, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky
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The festival celebrates the borough’s culinary scene with top local and gourmet food offerings, and a refreshed beverage program tailored for the New York summer heat. Gov Ball is easily accessible from all five boroughs, with both the 7 train and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) providing direct service to the park.
Sources
- Live Nation Newsroom — Official lineup announcement with headliners, dates, and festival details
- The Governors Ball Official Website — Confirmed dates, location, and festival description
- The Hollywood Reporter — Day-by-day headliner assignments and full lineup details
- The Krush 95.9 — Confirmed day assignments for Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky
