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Governors Ball 2026 Returns to Queens With Lorde, Stray Kids and A$AP Rocky Headlining

Tickets are cheapest during Thursday’s 10–11 a.m. ET presale window.

Overview

  • The festival runs June 5–7 at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park with more than 60 acts performing across three stages.
  • Lorde leads Friday in her first Gov Ball appearance since 2017, Stray Kids make their festival debut on Saturday, and A$AP Rocky closes Sunday as media note his album Don’t Be Dumb is expected later this month.
  • An SMS presale opens Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. ET before a 11 a.m. public on-sale with higher prices; ticket options include GA, GA+, VIP, Cabanas and the returning Pit Viewing tier, with physical wristbands back.
  • Organizers confirmed a Spotify in‑app ‘Festival Persona’ that maps listeners’ history to the lineup and generates personalized playlists.
  • Gov Ball highlighted local artists and youth programs and said it has donated to support Flushing Meadows–Corona Park; attendees are urged to use the 7 train or LIRR as on‑site parking is restricted.