The 2025 Global Citizen Festival is set to light up New York City’s Central Park on September 27, and the excitement has just reached a new high — BLACKPINK’s Rosé will make a special appearance at the event.
Organisers officially announced the news with a statement: “It’s ROSE season at #GlobalCitizenFestival! Global icon ROSE is joining us for a special appearance this Saturday on the Great Lawn — and we want YOU to be there.” Fans worldwide, including those in Korea, will be able to stream her performance, marking her first solo festival appearance.
Rosé joins an already star-studded lineup featuring Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo, and Elyanna. This year’s event will be hosted by Hugh Jackman, with co-hosts including Bill Nye, Adam Lambert, Danai Gurira, and Liza Koshy. Additional speakers include Kristen Bell, Tony Goldwyn, Laurie Hernandez, Nate Burleson, and Vladimir Duthiers.
It’s ROSÉ season at #GlobalCitizenFestival! Global icon ROSÉ is joining us for a special appearance this Saturday on the Great Lawn — and we want YOU to be there. All you gotta do is take action now to enter a special draw for your Global Citizen Festival tickets. Are you ready?… pic.twitter.com/kiDQ7UyL2L
— Global Citizen ⭕ (@GlblCtzn) September 24, 2025
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Global Citizen’s Chief Music and Entertainment Officer Katie Hill praised Rosé’s global influence: “Rosé is one of the most influential artists of this generation, bridging languages and cultures through music. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Global Citizen stage.” She also gave a shoutout to Rosé’s fans, saying, “We can’t wait to see Number Ones and Blinks on the Great Lawn this Saturday.”
The Global Citizen Festival aims to unite music, activism, and advocacy to end extreme poverty worldwide. From celebrities to policymakers, the event gathers voices across sectors to drive real change.
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Originally scheduled to perform, The Weeknd withdrew from the lineup due to personal reasons, with Cardi B stepping in as his replacement.
