WATCH THE GAME. FEEL THE MUSIC.
From June 11 to July 19, the World Cup Music Festival will transform the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament into something uniquely New York: a cultural home base for the world. Each game in July and select games in June will be screened live on a full professional system, bringing fans together in real time to share the tension, joy, and pride of the game. When the final whistle blows, the focus shifts seamlessly from screen to stage as live bands and curated DJs perform music rooted in the cultures of the teams that just played.
Under the banner “Watch the Game. Feel the Music,” programming for World Cup Music Festival will span multiple weeks aligning key matchups with genre-specific performances Brazil with Brazilian bands, Mexico with Mariachi, Eastern European teams with Balkan Brass bands and DJ sets. The festival will start in June and continue with upper-level games in July,.
While the artist being booked will be local and regional headlining bands, early game days will include youth and community bands, giving young musicians a rare opportunity to perform on a professional stage during a global event. We will be collaborating with Third Street Music School for the curation of the early events. Evenings build into headline concerts and dance-floor celebrations curated by Drom with each country’s musical identity. Country-specific beer selections, themed cultural touches, and thoughtful scheduling ensure that each night feels distinct like stepping into a different corner of the world without leaving New York.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3:00 PM: Mexico v. South Africa
6:00 PM: Jarana Beat
8:00 PM: K-Pop Dance Party
10:00 PM: Korea v. Czechia
Friday, June 12, 2026
3:00 PM: Canada v. Bosnia and Herzegovina
5:30 PM: Sky Caravan
7:30 PM: Takeover Band
9:00 PM: USA v. Paraguay
Saturday, June 13, 2026
6:00 PM: Brazil v. Morocco
10:00 PM: The Tellaqs
Midnight: Australia v. Turkiye
Sunday, June 14, 2026
4:00 PM: Netherlands v. Japan
7:30 PM: Off The Hook
10:00 PM: Sweden v. Tunisia
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3:00 PM: France v. Senegal
7:00 PM: La Tribu
9:00 PM: Argentina v. Algeria
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4:00 PM: England v. Croatia
8:00 PM: La Cumbiamba Eneye
10:00 PM: Uzbekistan v. Colombia
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3:00 PM: Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina
5:30 PM: Mamudovski Quintet
7:30 PM: Mariachi Loco NY
9:00 PM: Mexico v. Korea
Friday, June 19, 2026
7:00 PM: Batala
8:30 PM: Brazil v. Haiti
10:30 PM: Disco Turco
11:00 PM: Turkiye v. Paraguay
Sunday, June 21, 2026
3:00 PM: Belgium v. Iran
8:00 PM: Fantcha
9:00 PM: Uruguay v. Cape Verde
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
4:00 PM: England v. Ghana
6:00 PM: La Manga
7:00 PM: Panama v. Croatia
9:00 PM: Lulada Club
10:00 PM: Colombia v. DR Congo
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
3:00 PM: Switzerland v. Canada
6:00 PM: Scotland v. Brazil
8:00 PM: Marcos Costa Of Ile Aiya
9:00 PM: Czechia v. Mexico
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:00 PM: USA v. Turkiye
Midnight: Disco Turco
Friday, June 26, 2026
11:00 PM: Egypt v Iran
10:00 PM - 3:00 AM: Vatan DJ Party
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10:00 PM: Jordan v. Argentina
Midnight: DJ Dino Martino
World Cup Schedule in July
(The lineups will be updated as the qualifying teams are announced.)
Wed, July 1 - Round of 32
Thurs, July 2 - Round of 32
Fri, July 3 - Round of 32
Sat, July 4 - Round of 16
Sun, July 5 - Round of 16
Mon, July 6 - Round of 16
Tue, July 7 - Round of 16
Thurs, July 9 - Quarterfinals
Fri, July 10 - Quarterfinals
Sat, July 11 – Quarterfinals
Tue, July 14 - Semifinals
Wed, July 15 - Semifinals
Sat, July 18 - 3rd Place Game
Sun, July 19 – Final