The 2016 Governors Ball Music Festival returns to Randall’s Island in New York City this year from June 3rd to June 5th. It is not the first festival of the season in NYC (that might be Electric Daisy Carnival) and it is no longer the only major rock festival for the city. With Golden Voice’s first Panorama Festival set to arrive in July, New York now has an abundance of music, which puts GovBall on risky footing given the Coachella organizer’s deep pockets. But it may get a leg up though, if the rumors of Live Nation taking a stake are true. In any case, at least the 2016 edition of GovBall is happening and with it comes a strong lineup of festival performers.
This year’s lineup includes NYC faves The Strokes, Anthem rockers The Killers and the ever puzzling but very talented Kanye West as the headliners on each festival night. But the slate of talent runs deep. On the Friday, we’re looking forward to Robyn, Father John Misty, Christine and the Queens, and Big Grams. Saturday might have the most to offer with M83 (sadly as a second billing so they won’t be doing their “Shot at the Night” collaboration with The Killers), Miguel, Against Me!, Thundercat, Eliot Sumner, and Haim as many of the must sees. Sunday features Courtney Barnett, Chvrches, Eagles of Death Metal and Death Cab for Cutie creating a rounded rock schedule.
Check out the lineup by day for the festival below and then head to the official site to purchase tickets. Three day VIP are sold out but GA and single day ticket options are available.
FRIDAY
The Strokes
Beck
Robyn
Of Monsters and Men
Jaime xx
Matt And Kim
Bloc Party
Father John Misty
Big Grams (Big Boi + Phantogram)
De La Soul
Duke Dumont
Years & Years
Christine and the Queens
Bob Moses
Elle King
Bully
Meg Mac
Boogie
The London Souls
Black Pistol Fire
Public Access T.V.
Transviolet
SATURDAY
The Killers
M83
Haim
Miike Snow
Miguel
Purity Ring
Action Bronson
Lord Huron
Mac Miller
Against Me!
Catfish and the Bottlemen
Misterwives
Albert Hammond Jr.
Thundercat
Jon Bellion
Marian Hill
Torres
The Knocks
Louis the Child
Nothing
Holly Miranda
Eliot Sumner
SUNDAY
Kanye West
Death Cab for Cutie
Chvrches
Two Door Cinema Club
Chet Faker
Gary Clark Jr.
Joey Bada$$
Courtney Barnett
Eagles of Death Metal
Thomas Jack
Cold War Kids
Vince Staples
Galantis
Vic Mensa
Bat for Lashes
Betty Who
Fidlar
Circa Waves
Whilk & Misky
Day Wave
Blank Range
Tor Miller