We Belong Here Returns to NYC with Two Electrifying Weekends of Dance Music

Miami-grown electronic festival sensation, We Belong Here is making a bold return to New York City this fall, doubling down with two back-to-back weekend festivals at two of the city’s most iconic outdoor locales.

After a smash-hit debut at Central Park’s Wollman Rink last year, the festival is expanding its New York footprint this year. The first weekend lands at Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Waterfront from October 3–5 and the second weekend is back in Central Park from October 10–12.

Two Unique Settings, One Shared Vision

At the Greenpoint Waterfront, expect an immersive 360° stage, expansive dance floors, and a harmonious mix of headline talents and emerging local acts. In true We Belong Here fashion, the experience promises curated art installations, elevated Smorgasburg-crafted food selections, seating lounges for moments of rest, and a scenic backdrop that redefines the festival vibe  .

A week later, the festival transforms the legendary Wollman Rink in Central Park into a vibrant, intimate stage for melodic house and techno tastemakers along with fresh talent and local favorites under the open sky. Last year was  fantastic and it definetly set the stage. With top-tier perfomers like, Lane 8, Porter Robinson and Nora En Pure lined up for this year, you are not going to want to miss this. 

A Curated Experience for New Yorkers (and Beyond)

Co-founder Justin Dauman reflects on the expansion: “The response to our first year at Central Park exceeded all expectations… Expanding to two festivals allows us to welcome more people to enjoy the experience, highlight more unique locations, and maintain the same level of intimacy.” 

We Belong Here’s mission goes beyond music. The festival has teamed up with Scratch Academy, offering full scholarships to aspiring DJs aged 18–30 from economically disadvantaged NYC neighborhoods, fostering the next wave of electronic artists  .

The Lineups

A Festival That Feels Like Home

Whether you attended the event last year in Central Park or have been to an event in Miami, you know that this is not an event to miss. If you haven't been to a We Belong Here event yet, we can promise you that it is worth going at least a day, if not the whole weekend. 

See you on the dance floor.