TXT will be one of the headliners at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York, placing the five-member K-pop group on a major Central Park stage alongside an international lineup. The festival is scheduled for September 26 on the Great Lawn.
The announced headliners include TXT, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, Lainey Wilson and Shaboozey. Hugh Jackman is set to host the event, while Rachel Brosnahan and Gayle King are among the announced participants. Additional names may be added as the festival approaches.
The booking gives TXT a prominent role at an event that combines music with public advocacy. Rather than operating only as a conventional ticketed concert, the Global Citizen Festival uses performances to encourage action on campaigns connected to poverty, education, food security and clean energy.
A Central Park headline stage for TXT
The Great Lawn has served as the New York home of the Global Citizen Festival since its inaugural event in 2012. Its large outdoor setting has hosted major artists and advocacy leaders while linking the concert schedule to calls for policy and financial commitments. TXT’s appearance adds a current K-pop headliner to that continuing New York tradition.
For TXT, the festival slot expands the group’s presence in the United States beyond a standard tour stop or promotional performance. A shared headline bill introduces the group to audiences arriving for artists from different genres, generations and markets. It also positions TXT within a program designed for international broadcast and wider public engagement.
The group’s performance details, including its set time and song list, have not been announced. The current confirmation concerns headline status, date and location. Festival operations and any later additions to the program remain subject to further updates.
Tickets tied to campaign participation
Fans can pursue free tickets by using the Global Citizen app or website to take approved campaign actions and earn points. Those actions can include learning activities, petitions, messages to decision-makers or other forms of participation. Points can then be used to enter opportunities for a pair of festival tickets.
The 2026 program also presents other access routes, including limited donation-linked tickets and direct purchase categories. The donation option supports New York City organizations, while paid tiers range from general admission to premium experiences. Availability and conditions vary by ticket type.
This year’s campaign targets several measurable goals. The platform calls for support to help two million children enter and remain in school, mobilize $100 million for 1.5 million smallholder farmers, and expand clean, reliable energy access to 2.5 million homes across the Indo-Pacific. The festival is intended to direct audience attention toward those objectives.
Music as part of an advocacy campaign
The Global Citizen Festival is timed around the United Nations General Assembly, when political, business and philanthropic leaders gather in New York. The event uses that period to press for commitments addressing extreme poverty and environmental risks. Performers provide the public-facing draw, while campaign actions connect the audience to specific demands.
That structure distinguishes TXT’s booking from a typical festival headline. The group will perform for a large live crowd, but participation in the event also carries a civic component. Fans seeking free access are asked to complete actions before entering ticket opportunities, turning attention around the lineup into activity on the campaign platform.
Global Citizen describes its broader mission as defeating poverty and defending the planet. Its New York festival has grown from a single Central Park event into part of a wider international series, with performances and broadcasts used to amplify campaign priorities. TXT now joins the list of artists contributing to that model.
The September 26 appearance will place TXT in front of a mixed audience on one of New York’s best-known outdoor stages. It also marks another high-profile international booking for a Korean group whose career has increasingly included major U.S. venues and festival appearances. With headline status confirmed, the next details to watch will be the performance schedule, final participant list and the campaign commitments attached to the 2026 event.
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