Experts Only Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Randall's Island Park
- Price
- from $159
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Experts Only Festival's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 19 to 20 September 2026 in New York, NY. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Experts Only Festival is a two-day, 18+ dance-music event on Randall's Island in New York City, curated by house and tech-house artist John Summit and billed as the city's largest dance-music festival. Across three stages it pairs Summit's house and tech-house world with bass, dubstep and drum-and-bass on the undercard, and leans on Manhattan-skyline views and a ferry-in arrival rather than camping
What people love
Attendees repeatedly praise how smoothly the festival is run for its size, calling out efficient crowd flow, quick and easy security, contactless entry and an orderly exit, along with well-curated sets. Many note that Sunday tends to draw a more seasoned, easygoing crowd than Saturday, and that finding a comfortable spot away from the front makes for a great experience
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 debut sold out and was widely described as impressively well-organized for a first-year festival, with seamless security, efficient crowd flow and a strong lineup. The most common critique was the Saturday crowd, which some found pushy compared with a calmer, more veteran Sunday; organizers also adjusted ferry and crowd-flow logistics between the two days
Listen
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Lineup
2027 lineup not yet announced. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Experts Only Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Experts Only Festival. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Randall's Island Park
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Experts Only Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 3
100-15 Ditmars Boulevard, New York, NY 11369
Link coming soon102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, New York, NY 11369
Link coming soon102-40 Ditmars Boulevard, New York, NY 11369
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Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
Price history and tiers
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