Global Citizen Festival 2026: Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Global Citizen Festival is returning to New York City this fall with a stacked lineup led by Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.

The 2026 edition will take over Central Park’s Great Lawn on Saturday, September 26, with Hugh Jackman returning as host. Rachel Brosnahan and Gayle King are also slated to appear, with additional guests still to be announced.

One of the night’s biggest draws will see Hill and Jean celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Fugees’ landmark album The Score.

As always, Global Citizen Festival tickets won’t be sold through a traditional on-sale. Fans can earn free tickets by completing advocacy actions through the Global Citizen app and entering a ticket lottery.

There’s also a new route into the festival this year. After completing their action journey and earning enough points, fans can make a $25 charitable donation to instantly secure a ticket, while supplies last. The majority of tickets will still be distributed for free through the action-based system.

Funds raised through the donation option will benefit New York organizations, including City Parks Foundation programs and groups supporting people experiencing homelessness.

This year’s Global Citizen campaign is centered on three major goals: expanding education opportunities for 2 million children, supporting 1.5 million smallholder farmers, and helping provide electricity to 2.5 million homes.

“I believe all of us can do something to make the world a better place, so I’m proud to be performing at the Global Citizen Festival for the first time,” Wilson said.

The festival follows Global Citizen’s involvement in the first FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, which the organization said helped raise $60 million for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

The 2026 Global Citizen Festival takes place September 26 in Central Park, with fans able to begin taking action now through Global Citizen to earn their way onto the Great Lawn here.