New York’s biggest summer festival is back this June 2026 with a superstar-stacked lineup. Known as a starting point for rising artists, this year’s Governors Ball (Gov Ball) brings Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky as headliners for a must-start, three-day summer music celebration.
Whether it’s your first time in New York or you’re a seasoned Gov Ball veteran, EnVi has gathered the Asian acts from this year’s festival lineup for some must-see performances you might want to be in the crowd for.
KATSEYE
From Lollapalooza South America to their Coachella debut in April, KATSEYE continues stamping their presence in 2026’s music festival scene. Apart from festival stages, their recent performance at the 2026 GRAMMYs solidified their versatility in production. Without fail, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, Manon, and Yoonchae always bring their best energy. From their intense choreography to crowd engagement, KATSEYE are leveling up their skills as live performers.
Whether it be a dance break or themed props, the group makes sure to make every performance unique. Energetic songs such as, “Pinky Up,” “Gameboy,” and “Debut,” can be expected to help keep festival spirits pumping. KATSEYE loves to tease new music live in front of fans, as demonstrated with, “Internet Girl” during “THE BEAUTIFUL CHAOS” Tour. With their third EP, WILD, set for release on August 14, we’ll be keeping our ears open for any possible unreleased tracks.
🔁 First Time Performer
📍 Friday, June 5
Stray Kids
K-pop powerhouse group Stray Kids are no strangers to headlining festivals, but their performance will mark them as the first K-pop group to headline the Governor’s Ball since its inception in 2011. The eight members of Stray Kids, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N., debuted in 2018 and have kept the energy going nonstop since. Last year, they wrapped up their <dominATE> World Tour, which kicked off in August 2024 and wrapped up with encore shows in Incheon in October 2025.
Known for their energetic performances and powerful stage presence, Stray Kids have a diverse discography to pull from for this upcoming setlist. The self-confident “MOUNTAINS” and electric call-and-response track “CEREMONY” can hype up the crowd, while more contemplative tracks like “Holiday” and “0801” carry them through the slower moments. With festival-specific EDM remixes of popular title tracks like “Chk Chk Boom” and “Do It,” the crowd can expect a high-octane performance no matter what.
🔁 First Time Performer
📍 Saturday, June 6
Wisp
Touring some of the world’s biggest festivals, Wisp is now bringing her momentum to New York City for none other than Governors Ball. The Hello Kitty guitar-wielding artist first gained widespread recognition in 2023 with her breakout single “Your face.” The track went viral on TikTok, climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, and remained there for 15 weeks, claiming Wisp as a star in the rise.
Wisp began her music career in her dorm room at San Francisco State University. At just 22, she has become a rising force in the shoegaze genre and community, earning admiration for her dreamy sound and breathy vocals. With a studio album and an EP, fans can expect to hear fan favorites like “See you soon,” “Pandora,” and “Enough for you.”
Wisp will be among the early artists performing on the Verizon Stage on Saturday, June 6. She’s an artist to watch, so be sure to catch her set and get a glimpse of what’s next in her music.
🔁 First Time Performer
📍 VERIZON Stage Saturday, June 6
Chanpan
New York City-based alt-trio, Chanpan, is hitting the Gov Ball stage for the first time ever this year. The band, made up of lead singer Grace Dumdaw and identical brothers Lance and Matthew Tran, have made quite the name for themselves since their humble beginnings busking in the streets of Chinatown. Their debut single “jungle,” released back in 2023, amassed millions of streams on Spotify after becoming viral on TikTok. Since then, the group has gone on to complete their first ever U.S. Tour alongside HARU NEMURI and released their debut EP, endlessly, in 2025.
Chanpan are known for their eclectic blend of dance pop, jazzy-soul, and drum & bass and their bringing their signature sound to this year’s Governor’s Ball. Fans can expect to see a variety of tracks, new and old, from the band. From their breakout single “jungle” to their eponymously titled track “endlessly,” and even “confessions part iii” off their upcoming album autogratis. No matter what Chanpan decide to show their homebase, it’s sure to be a memorable performance for sure.
🔁 First Time Performer
📍 Saturday, June 6
Jade LeMac
This Vancouver-based songstress is ready to bring her heartfelt melodies and multi-instrumental talents to Governor’s Ball. Jade LeMac is an indie-pop singer who has consistently been on the rise since her 2021 debut. Her debut single, “Constellations,” quickly became a beloved hit online — amassing over 1.5 million combined TikTok posts and 245 million Spotify streams. At only 17 years old, LeMac was making a name for herself.
An integral part of LeMac’s artistry is how she champions her identity. LeMac is part Vietnamese and Chinese as well as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Beyond crafting tunes that highlight her musical strengths, her discography demonstrates her ambition to transcend boundaries. Her latest EP, It’s Always At Night, speaks to the universal feelings of love with her imagery-filled storytelling.
Her Governor’s Ball appearance is just the beginning of what is shaping up to be an eventful summer for LeMac. The day after, she is set to perform at All Things Go Toronto, and only a couple weeks later, she will be opening for Hilary Duff’s “The Lucky Me Tour.” With a busy schedule ahead of her, make sure you catch Jade LeMac for her highly-anticipated Governor’s Ball debut!
🔁 First Time Performer
📍 Saturday, June 6
JENNIE
Ready to rock with JENNIE? Making her Governor’s Ball debut, JENNIE will be taking over the stage as the first K-pop solo act to headline the festival. Since her 2018 solo debut under YG Entertainment, she’s been steadily building up a reputation as a global pop and fashion force, collecting new accolades with every era.
Her 2025 debut album, Ruby, released under ODDATELIER and Columbia Records, showcased her musical range with charismatic pop and atmospheric R&B. With standout tracks like “Mantra,” “ZEN,” and “Seoul City,” her debut album also hosted a catalogue of high-profile collaborations with Doechii, Dua Lipa, and more. This year has only amplified her career momentum. After three years, JENNIE returned to BLACKPINK for their long-awaited full-group comeback, DEADLINE, on February 27. Just earlier this month, she also expanded her solo music print with a remix collaboration on Tame Impala’s “Dracula,” on which she delivered a playful, sultry verse.
With nearly a decade of experience under her belt, JENNIE is no stranger to historic festival stages. In 2023, she broke history alongside her groupmates, co-headlining Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as the first Korean act to do so. Two years later, in 2025, she returned to the desert with an “ExtraL” performance on Coachella’s Outdoor Stage. This summer, she will continue her U.S. music festival run with Lollapalooza Chicago in August. For this upcoming Governor’s Ball, expect nothing less than an electrifying, explosive headline set that’s unmistakably “like JENNIE.”
🔁 First Time Performer
📍 Sunday, June 7
Dominic Fike
For a long time, the name Dominic Fike has been a quiet presence among music lovers with an alternative hip-hop and rap niche. Pre-debut, his SoundCloud releases already caught the eye of major recording labels who entered a bidding war to distribute his debut EP, Don’t Forget About Me, Demos, which dropped when he was only 22. Part Jack Johnson, part Jackson 5, part Mac Miller, it’s clear why he continues to become a favorite throughout subsequent singles like “Chicken Tenders,” lead single of his first album, and “Mona Lisa” off his sophomore record, a track that was originally slated for the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse soundtrack.
The part-Filipino rapper was further propelled into the mainstream by appearing in Euphoria and taking his on-screen romance with Hunter Schafer to real life. His genre-blind music only made it easier for new fans to fall in love with him. It might even be the bridge that connects him to various collaborators from different corners in music, from Remi Wolf, Omar Apollo, Halsey, and Ravyn Lenae to legends like Paul McCartney and K-pop icon JENNIE. With the latter headlining on the same day, festivalgoers may be witnessing the first-ever live performance of the duet. But this isn’t Fike’s first rodeo at Governor’s Ball, so he’s more than ready to once again bring his well-known spunk to New York’s crowd, a peak into what he might present on his upcoming US tour “Comedy Tragedy Parody.”
🔁 Returning performer or First Time Performer
📍 Sunday, June 7
Japanese Breakfast
Image courtesy of Japanese Breakfast.
Japanese Breakfast have a plethora of shows coming up this summer, and luckily, they will be stopping by The Governor’s Ball on the Sunday of the festival. The indie-rock band is most commonly known for their moody yet eccentric sound and, most recently, attracted many ears through the release of their fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women).
Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Japanese Breakfast have built their individual sound since forming in 2013. They originally started as a side project for the musicians while working on other things, but eventually started releasing music. Credit for the band’s name can go to front-woman Michelle Zauner, as she felt warmth and comfort just by looking at a traditional Japanese breakfast, and on a whim, called the band by the same name. Now, that side project has turned into a two-time GRAMMY-nominated band.
For music lovers who also love to dive into the literary world, the name Michelle Zauner may also ring a bell, as she is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Crying in H Mart. Japanese Breakfast will be bringing rock and gothic romance to the Gov Ball stage this year – a performance not to be missed.
🔁 Returning performer
📍 Sunday, June 7
Attendees can tap into high-energy K-pop, alternative rap, indie-rock, and more with these nine Asian acts at Gov Ball 2026. Many are first time performers, and they are sure to bring the heat to New York’s iconic summer festival!
You can find the full three-day lineup and more on the Governors Ball website for all your festival needs.
Want to learn about last year’s performances? Check out EnVi’s Best In Show list from Gov Ball 2025.
