NYC's Governors Ball music festival opens today at Flushing Meadows Corona Park with three days of performances from Lorde, Baby Keem, A$AP Rocky, JENNIE, Major Lazer, and more.

Governors Ball kicks off today in Queens with Lorde and Baby Keem headlining the opening day of the annual music festival, which runs through Sunday at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

The three-day event features a lineup that includes Stray Kids on Saturday and A$AP Rocky closing out the weekend on Sunday, along with dozens of additional artists across multiple stages.

The festival returns to its traditional home at the Corona Park venue after previous years, drawing music fans from across the region for the eclectic mix of hip-hop, indie, K-pop, and alternative acts.

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Sources

CBS News — confirmed Lorde and Baby Keem headline Friday, June 5
The Hollywood Reporter — confirmed Stray Kids headline Saturday and A$AP Rocky closes Sunday
The Governors Ball official site — confirmed June 5-7 dates at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens
Live Nation Newsroom — confirmed full 2026 lineup announcement

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