Governor's Ball 2026: Standout Performances from Lorde, A$AP Rocky, Stray Kids, and More
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Rolling Stone
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Summary
A recap of the 2026 Governor's Ball festival in New York, highlighting standout performances from headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, as well as notable sets by Jennie, Katseye, Geese, Clipse, Wet Leg, and others. The festival coincided with the New York Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
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· 3 pulledNew York is so up right now — and nowhere was that felt more than at Governor's Ball 2026.
This year's iteration was led by a stacked lineup featuring Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky as the headliners, plus must-see performances by Jennie, Katseye, Geese, Clipse, Wet Leg, and more.
The festival kicked off in the midst of the New York Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999
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