Your Guide to the Governors Ball Music Festival 2025
The summer music festival season is officially in full swing, and Governors Ball will kick things off when it begins today in New York. This year’s headliners include Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, and Hozier, joined by many more must-see acts hitting the various stages throughout the weekend. The festival will run until Sunday, June 8. Here’s what to know if you plan on heading out this weekend.
Where is it?Governors Ball will take place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.
Who’s playing?In addition to the main headliners, there are plenty of other artists to see: Tyla, Clairo, RAYE, Young Miko, Orion Sun, Yaya Bey, Amaarae, Mariah the Scientist, T-Pain, Conan Gray, Benson Boone, Feid, Glass Animals, and many more.
Check out everyone’s specific set times here.
Tickets are still for sale online, starting at $189 for single-day general admission and $359 for a general admission weekend pass.
What can I eat?What’s a festival without some good food? Selections from the famous Queens Night Market will once again be up for grabs, like Eemas Cuisine, Mao’s Baos, and Twisted Potato.
Other food vendors include classic NYC favorites like Walter’s Hot Dogs, La Newyorkina, Roberta’s Pizza, Fan Fan Doughnuts, Gotham Burger Social Club, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and more.
What else can I do?If you have some downtime between sets, there’s plenty to keep you busy. You can grab some skincare freebies at the Kiehl’s SPF Remix Booth; shop exclusive Gov Ball merch at the Pacsun Festival Hub; grab a cocktail at the Grey Goose Lounge; and stay caffeinated at the Dunkin’ Donuts Scoop Shop. Check out more fun experiences here.
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