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Global Citizen Festival Kicks Off on Central Park's Great Lawn With Cardi B and Shakira

The event turns star power into measurable commitments through action-based participation.

Overview

  • The 13th annual concert runs 2–10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, with thousands on the Great Lawn, including a crowd of over 60,000 reported on site.
  • Performances include Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo and Elyanna, hosted by Hugh Jackman with presenters Bill Nye, Adam Lambert, Danai Gurira and Liza Koshy.
  • Campaign targets focus on energy access for 1 million people in Africa, education and football for 30,000 children via FIFA, $200 million to protect 30 million hectares of the Amazon and 40,000 New Yorkers registered to volunteer.
  • The festival streams globally on YouTube, Apple Music and the Apple TV app, Amazon’s platforms and additional partners, reaching audiences in 78 countries.
  • Tickets can be earned by taking actions through Global Citizen’s app or website, with paid options available, and the production features vegetarian plastic-free concessions, SmartGrid battery power and food donations to RePlate and Friendly Fridge BX.