The Weeknd & Shakira Headline Global Citizen Festival 2025
Shakira and Hugh Jackman to Headline Global Citizen Festival 2025 in Central park
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Global Citizen announces star-studded lineup and enterprising goals for its annual flagship event, focusing on critical global issues.
NEW YORK, NY – Global Citizen today announced that global music icon Shakira and long-time Global Citizen ambassador Hugh Jackman will headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. the annual event, a cornerstone of the institution’s efforts to mobilize citizens and drive action on the world’s most pressing issues, promises a day of impactful advocacy and inspiring performances.
Shakira Joins the Global Stage for Impact
Shakira expressed her excitement about headlining the festival, stating, “I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central park this September. Music has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world. I can’t wait to perform,unite,and inspire action.” Her participation underscores the festival’s commitment to leveraging the power of music to foster global solidarity and drive meaningful change.
Hugh Jackman Returns for His 11th Year as Host
Hugh Jackman, a dedicated Global citizen ambassador, will return to host the festival for his 11th consecutive year. Reflecting on the movement’s growth, Jackman shared, “The 2025 Global Citizen Festival marks my 11th year as host, and I’m thrilled by the progress we’ve made over the years. The growing impact of the Global Citizen movement touches every corner of the world, and I’m eager to advocate alongside my fellow ambassadors, performers, world leaders, and private sector executives to leave the world better than we found it.” His continued leadership highlights the enduring dedication to the Global citizen mission.
2025 Campaign: Four Ambitious Goals for Global Impact
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival campaign is centered around four distinct and ambitious goals designed to create tangible change:
Energy Access for Africa: Providing energy access for one million people across Africa.
Education and Football for Children: Ensuring 30,000 children worldwide can access quality education and participate in football, in partnership with FIFA.
Amazon Rainforest Protection: protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest.
New York Volunteerism: Registering 40,000 New Yorkers to volunteer across the city.
How to Get Your Free Tickets
Tickets to the Global Citizen Festival are free and can be earned by taking action on these critical issues through the Global Citizen app or website. By engaging with the campaign, attendees become active participants in driving the change they wish to see.
A Legacy of Impact: Looking Back at 2024
Last year’s Global Citizen Festival featured a stellar lineup including Post Malone, doja Cat, Rauw Alejandro, Jelly Roll, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. That edition focused on empowering non-profit organizations in New york and urging global leaders to address poverty, the climate crisis, and the need for increased foreign aid. The festival continues to build on this legacy of impactful advocacy.
Further details regarding streaming information and additional performers for the 2025 Global Citizen Festival will be announced at a later date.