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Global Citizen Festival Brings Music Superstars Together to End Poverty
27 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Global Citizen Festival returns to New York City on September 27, 2025
- Lineup includes Shakira, Cardi B, and Tyla
- Festival features sustainability efforts like vegetarian/vegan food and plastic-free concessions
On September 27, 2025, the 13th annual Global Citizen Festival will take place in New York City's Central Park. The festival, which aims to raise funds to end extreme poverty, will feature performances from a lineup of global music superstars, including Shakira, Cardi B, and Tyla.
Last year, the festival was headlined by Post Malone, Doja Cat, Lisa, and Raye. This year, the event will continue its commitment to sustainability, with the entire festival being vegetarian and vegan, and concessions being plastic-free. Excess food will be donated to local organizations to minimize waste.
In addition to the music performances, the festival will also feature speeches from philanthropic advocates, such as Bill Nye and Kristen Bell. The event will be streamed globally to 78 countries, allowing fans around the world to tune in.
Tickets to the Global Citizen Festival are free and can be earned by volunteering through the organization's campaign goals. Fans can also purchase tickets on the Global Citizen website.
