Global Citizen has announced the 2025 lineup for its annual free benefit concert that’s held on the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park. Headlining Global Citizen Festival, on Saturday, September 27, are the Weeknd and Shakira. Joining them on the bill are Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Mariah the Scientist also slated to perform. Hosting this year’s event is Global Citizen ambassador Hugh Jackman.
“I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September,” Shakira said in a press release. “Music has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world. I can’t wait to perform, unite, and inspire action.”
Hugh Jackman added: “The 2025 Global Citizen Festival marks my 11th year as host, and I’m thrilled by the progress we’ve made over the years. The growing impact of the Global Citizen movement touches every corner of the world, and I’m eager to advocate alongside my fellow ambassadors, performers, world leaders, and private sector executives to leave the world better than we found it.”
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival campaign is focused on four distinct goals: providing energy access for one million people across Africa; ensuring 30,000 children around the world can access a quality education and football, in partnership with FIFA; protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest; and registering 40,000 New Yorkers to volunteer across the city. Tickets to the music festival are free and can be accessed by taking action on these issues on the Global Citizen app or website.
Last year’s Global Citizen Festival lineup included Post Malone, Doja Cat, Rauw Alejandro, Jelly Roll, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. That 2024 edition benefitted nonprofit organizations across New York and encouraged people in power to end poverty, take action on the climate crisis, and increase foreign aid.
Streaming details for the 2025 Global Citizen Festival will be released at a later date, as will additional acts joining the bill.