September 27–2025 (day: 27) · New York, New York, United States · Great Lawn, Central Park
The Global Citizen Festival is an annual music festival organized by Global Citizen, a movement dedicated to ending extreme poverty and addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, education access, and inequality. Attendees earn free tickets by taking actions like signing petitions, contacting lawmakers, and spreading awareness through the Global Citizen app or website. The festival brings together renowned artists, activists, world leaders, philanthropists, and corporate leaders to secure commitments and drive action towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. It often coincides with the UN General Assembly to leverage policy and financial commitments, creating a powerful platform for social and environmental justice.
Global Citizen is committed to sustainability. For the 2025 festival, they are expected to continue their efforts, which in previous years included switching from diesel generators to a SmartGrid battery system to power the entire festival, significantly reducing carbon emissions. They also focus on minimizing waste, providing compostable packaging and utensils, ensuring the venue is single-use plastic-free, encouraging attendees to bring reusable water bottles, and repurposing stage materials from previous events.