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Adam Lambert to Co-Host 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park
As autumn colors sweep across New York City, anticipation is building for the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, set for September 27 on Central Park’s Great Lawn. Part concert, part call to action, the free event blends world-class music with a mission to fight extreme poverty and protect the planet.
Adam Lambert Steps Into the Spotlight
Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert will co-host the festival alongside Hugh Jackman, Bill Nye, Liza Koshy, and Dana Guerrero. Known for his powerhouse vocals and boundary-pushing performances with Queen since 2009, Lambert returns to the Global Citizen stage not as a performer but as an MC. “I’m proud to again be part of it—this time lending my voice as a co-host to highlight innovative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time,” he said in a statement.
Lambert’s long record of advocacy—supporting LGBTQ+ rights, climate action, and social justice—aligns with the festival’s mission. Organizers say his charisma and activism will help inspire attendees and millions watching the livestream.
A Star-Studded Lineup and Global Goals
Headliners The Weeknd and Shakira promise anthemic performances, joined by rising artists Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Maria The Scientist. Beyond the music, the festival aims to secure $200 million in pledges for initiatives including:
Protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest
Expanding renewable energy to reach 1 million people in Africa
Partnering with FIFA to provide quality education and soccer access for 30,000 children worldwide
Speakers will include Kenyan renewable-energy innovator Esther Kimani, Indigenous Brazilian activist Ty Tina, and actor-advocates Kristen Bell and Tony Goldwyn.
From Central Park to the World
The festival coincides with the United Nations General Assembly and will stream globally on YouTube, Apple Music, and Apple TV. Tickets are free through the Global Citizen app, where fans earn entry by taking actions like signing petitions or volunteering.
With nearly $14 billion in commitments generated since its 2012 launch, the Global Citizen Festival continues to prove that music and activism can create real change. Under the September night sky, Adam Lambert’s role as co-host promises to fuse star power with a message of hope—turning a Central Park concert into a catalyst for global action.