Global Citizen Festival 2026
Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park in 2026!
The Global Citizen Festival is back for a day of inspiring music and impactful activism.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Great Lawn
Lineup
Ms. Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean will headline, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Fugees' album The Score. They'll be joined by Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
Hugh Jackman returns as host, with appearances from Rachel Brosnahan and Gayle King. More performers and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets to the Global Citizen Festival are free but must be earned through active participation. Here’s how you can secure your spot:
Take Action: Download the Global Citizen app or visit their website to complete advocacy actions such as signing petitions, sharing campaigns, and more.
Earn Points: Each action earns you points that increase your chances of winning tickets.
Enter Sweepstakes: Use your points to enter ticket draws. Multiple draws happen leading up to the festival.
Notification: Winners will be notified by email with instructions to claim their tickets.
Stay Updated: Ticket rules, entry deadlines, and draw dates may change, so regularly check the official Global Citizen Festival ticket page for the latest information.
Join the movement, take action, and be part of this powerful day of music and global impact.
Can You Buy Tickets?
Yes, you can purchase tickets to attend the Global Citizen Festival. Alongside the opportunity to earn free tickets through advocacy actions on the Global Citizen app and website, official paid tickets are available for general admission and VIP experiences.
General Admission Tickets: Available for purchase through authorized sales channels and the official Global Citizen Festival website.
VIP and Special Access Tickets: Often offered with exclusive perks such as premium viewing areas and hospitality packages.
To ensure authenticity and the best experience, always buy tickets from the official Global Citizen Festival website or trusted partners. Avoid scalpers -- be wary of unofficial ticket sellers and secondary markets, as ticket authenticity cannot be guaranteed.
For the latest ticket availability, pricing, and purchasing options, please visit the official Global Citizen Festival ticket page.
How to Watch
If you can’t attend the festival in Central Park, you can still experience the excitement and impact from around the world:
The Global Citizen Festival will stream live on YouTube, Apple Music and the Apple TV app, the Amazon Music En Vivo channel on Twitch, the Amazon Live FAST channel on Prime Video and FireTV, Brut, DITU, iHeartRadio, Mediacorp, Veeps, ViX, VIZIO WatchFree+, the Global Citizen website and the Global Citizen app, and broadcast theatrically in India with PVR INOX Cinemas.
The Global Citizen Festival can be viewed in: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela and Vietnam. Visit www.globalcitizen.watch to tune in around the world.