The festival, Global Citizen Festival has revealed its 2025 main headliners includes artists, The Weeknd and Shakira. Check out the full lineup below.
The GC-Festival will take place on September 27, 2025, in Central Park, featuring The Weeknd, Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Mariah the Scientist. Also, The Event will be hosted by Hugh Jackman.
“I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September,” Shakira said in a press release. “Music has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world. I can’t wait to perform, unite, and inspire action.”
Hugh Jackman added: “The 2025 Global Citizen Festival marks my 11th year as host, and I’m thrilled by the progress we’ve made over the years. The growing impact of the Global Citizen movement touches every corner of the world, and I’m eager to advocate alongside my fellow ambassadors, performers, world leaders, and private sector executives to leave the world better than we found it.”
Tickets to the music festival are free and can be accessed by taking action on these issues on the Global Citizen app or website.
Last Year, the festival took place on the Great Lawn on September 28, which will be hosted by Hugh Jackman, and performed by Post Malone, Doja Cat, Rauw Alejandro, and Jelly Roll, taking top billing, with appearances from Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Dr. Jane Goodall.
Global Citizen Festival Reveals 2025 Headliners Includes, The Weeknd and Shakira
We’re SO back. #GlobalCitizenFestival returns to Central Park Sept 27 — with @theweeknd, @shakira, @Tyllaaaaaaa, @ayrastarr & Mariah the Scientist lighting up NYC. Oh, and guess who’s hosting? 👀 Our very own Global Citizen Ambassador, @RealHughJackman.
— Global Citizen ⭕ (@GlblCtzn) July 22, 2025
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