Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to Headline Global Citizen Festival 2026

Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, and Shaboozey will also play the New York festivalPhoto courtesy of Global CitizenGlobal Citizen has invited Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to Central Park’s Great Lawn to headline its 2026 festival. Hosted by Hugh Jackman, the event will include the duo’s 30th anniversary show for Fugees’ The Score, along with a support bill that includes Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and Tomorrow X Together.Jackman, who is this year’s Global Citizen ambassador, said in a press release, “It’s time to gather once again on the Great Lawn, in the middle of New York City, to tell the world an end to extreme poverty is possible. There’s something every one of us can do to change the world, and what better way to participate than by taking action with Global Citizen, earning those points, and celebrating with a day of music and advocacy to close out the summer. See you there!”The lineup announcement follows Global Citizen’s recent World Cup Halftime Show. Catch up on how that went below.Jazz Monroe is a music and culture writer based in London. His work also appears in The Guardian, The Independent, and elsewhere. ... Read More