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Global Citizen Festival

Name: Global Citizen Festival
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: New York City

The 2026 Global Citizen Festival is a major music and advocacy event scheduled for September 26 on the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park. Hosted by Hugh Jackman, the festival combines live performances with a mission to mobilize global action against extreme poverty, climate change, and inequality. The 2026 lineup features headliners including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and Tomorrow X Together.

Date: Sep 26, 2026
Location: New York City
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Host Hugh Jackman
30th anniversary celebration of the Fugees' album 'The Score'
Performance by Tomorrow X Together
Advocacy-based free ticketing system

The festival serves as a platform for global activism, coinciding with the annual high-level meetings of the United Nations General Assembly. This edition focuses on specific humanitarian goals, such as providing educational opportunities for two million children, supporting 1.5 million smallholder farmers, and expanding electricity access to millions of homes. Musical highlights include Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean marking the 30th anniversary of the Fugees' landmark album, "The Score," alongside performances by John Legend, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey. Tomorrow X Together appears as the sole Korean act in this year's lineup.

Admission is primarily earned by completing advocacy actions via the Global Citizen platform, such as signing petitions or messaging world leaders. For the 2026 event, organizers also introduced an alternative entry method through a $25 charitable donation. These funds are designated for the City Parks Foundation and local organizations assisting people experiencing homelessness in New York. The festival continues its tradition of leveraging the influence of artists to pressure governments and businesses to meet international development targets.

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