Epic Governors Ball 2026 Lineup: Lorde, Stray Kids and A$AP Rocky Headline
The Governors Ball 2026’s complete festival lineup, including headliners and supporting acts, was dropped this week. New York’s biggest party is back this summer, and headlining the Governors Ball 2026 is singer Lorde, South Korean boy band Stray Kids, and closing out the concert will be rapper A$AP Rocky. The music festival will take over New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the weekend of June 5 through June 7.
Lorde Headlines Gov Ball Friday
The Governors Ball 2026 will be the second music festival Lorde will headline in the summer of 2026. After the success of Lorde’s 2025 album, Virgin, the pop sensation will be returning to the Governors Ball stage after 9 years. The “Royal” singer is the headliner for Friday, June 5.
Other acts performing on the same day include Baby Keem, Mariah the Scientist, Katseye, Pierce the Veil, The Dare, King Princess, and Kids Rock for Kids, among others.
Stray Kids Make Gov Ball Debut
Following the success of their world tour, “DominATE World Tour,” the all-male K-pop band will continue their success by performing for the first time at the New York music festival. The second night of the Governors Ball 2026, which is Saturday, June 6, the Stray Kids will headline the main stage. To get familiar with the Stray Kids before they hit the GovBall, their top-streamed songs on Spotify include “Do It,” “Divine,” “Chk Boom,” and “Ceremony,”.
More artists scheduled to perform the second day of the Governors Ball 2026 are Kalis Uchis, Major Lazer, Blood Orange, Radio Free Alice, Snow Stippers, Midnight Generation, Del Water Gap, Jane Remover, Jimmyboy, and Wisp, and that is literally half the performers, with 10 more acts on the lineup for June 6.
A$AP Rocky Shuts Down Gov Ball
Closing out the last day of the Governors Ball 2026 is New York native A$AP Rocky. The new father of three has a lot to celebrate this year. First this week with the release of his newest single, “Punk Rocky,” from the upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb, releasing January 16.
Performing on that last day, Sunday, June 7, are Jennie, Clipse, Freddy Gibbs, the Alchemist, Between Friends, School of Rock New York, Evening Elephants, After, and Lexa Gates, along with another dozen acts, will shut down New York’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Governor Ball 2026 Ticket Breakdown
Tickets for the Governors Ball 2026 go on sale Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11:00 a.m. on the official website. Presale tickets will be released an hour early at a discounted price. The GovBall’s basic three-day admission package starts at around $319. The general admission package gets you a wristband and access to the festival grounds, but if you can, splurge for the GA+ package.
The GA+ tickets are $549. The difference between the general admission packages according to the Governors Ball website is the GA+ Lounge, which includes amenities like shade, a sitting area, a private bar to purchase separate drinks from, air-conditioned restrooms, private access into the festival, and a hospitality staff available only for GA+ guests.
The next package is the VIP deal for $799. The VIP members receive the same benefits as GA+, but also have access to their VIP lounge and staff, as well as the area behind the Pit viewing.
The last exclusive package for the ultimate Governors Ball 2026 experience is Pit Viewing for $1299. Pit Viewing members get all the access to the VIP and GA+ lounges, but the beauty of the Pit Viewing package is the front-stage viewing for your favorite artist.
Governors Ball First-Timer Safety Tips
If Governors Ball 2026 is your first music festival, there are a few safety tips to remember. First, make sure to buy tickets from the official site to avoid scams and misleading package benefits. Next, get familiar with the layout of the park ahead of time to know where the exit is, water, restrooms, and even the medical tent. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, bring a portable charger, a refillable water bottle, and a small clear bag like a fanny pack, and don’t forget your ID and money to buy merchandise, food, and cocktails. If you are going alone, inform someone else of your plans and share your location, if possible, for added safety measures.
