The Governors Ball Music Festival

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The Governors Ball Music Festival is one big party for two days of live music on Randall’s Island. Some of the biggest acts in music will be performing at the festival which takes place June 23-24. There will be two stages of music but, they will not have overlapping sets so you will not have to miss any of the performances.

The line-up includes, Beck, Passion Pit, Kid Cudi, Modest Mouse, Fiona Apple, Duck Sauce, Explosions in the Sky, Chromeo, Stmosphere, Devendra Banhart, Built to Spill, Major Lazer, Cage the Elephant, Santigold, Cults, James Murphy & Pat Maohoney (DFA/LCD Soundsystem), Pahntogram, Big Gigantic, Freelance Whales, Alberta Cross, Penguin Prison, Walk the Moon, The Jezabels, Art vs. Science, K.Flay, Nobody beats the Drum and Turf War.

This year, The Governors Ball is putting a big emphasis on the food that will be served. Some of NYC’s top food trucks and culinary experts will be offering a variety of tasty dishes. Look out for Luke’s Lobster, Wafels & Dinges, Asia Dog, Cool Haus, The Taco Truck, Phin & Phebes, Pie For The People, Food Freaks, Phil’s Steak, Hill Country, Mexicue, and Ports NYC.

Previously held on Governors Island, the event has made its way to Randall’s Island. Getting to Randall’s Island is made easy by bus, Williamsburg Shuttle or ferry service from the New York Water Taxi.

Tickets are going fast so hurry up and get them while you can!

The Governors Ball Music Festival
Randall’s Island
June 23-24
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Check out some of the music.
The Governors Ball Mix Tape

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