Behind the Scenes of Global Citizen Festival 2025
September 28, 2025 | Festivals | Share on
Global Citizen Festival turns 13 and this year is fueling the fight to end extreme poverty, protect the Amazon rainforest, power homes in Africa with clean energy, and expand access to education and sports for children worldwide.
The lineups grab the headlines, but here’s what you might not know…
- Global Citizen Festival is Entirely Battery Powered!
Since 2024, Global Citizen Festival has been fully powered by a SmartGrid battery system, running everything from audio and lighting to video and stage production. - Why Global Citizen Festival Became An Event? Stevie Wonder.
In 2013, CEO Hugh Evans wasn’t sure Global Citizen Festival would see a second year – until Stevie Wonder called. Moved by the mission, he offered to perform the second year, securing the festival’s future and turning it into an annual tradition. - Fans Can Get In on the Action…and Get Rewarded!
Global Citizen is a year-round movement, powered by fans worldwide through its Rewards program with Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Every action to end extreme poverty earns points redeemable for exclusive tickets, fashion, eco-friendly products, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.