Global Citizen Festival is back, and if you’re heading to Central Park's Great Lawn Saturday, September 27, it’s not just about the star-studded lineup—although Cardi B just officially replace The Weeknd as a headliner, after the latter dropped out due to personal reasons—it’s about experiencing one of the most socially conscious, sustainably minded music events in the world.
Among those appearing at the 2025 concert are host Hugh Jackman and headliners Shakira and Cardi B, as well as co-hosts Bill Nye , Adam Lambert , Danai Gurira and Liza Koshy. On the speaker side, expect appearances from Kristen Bell, Tony Goldwyn, gymnast Laurie Hernandez, TV personalities Nate Burleson and Vladimir Duthiers, plus a roster of global activists you’ll want to follow the second they step of