Los Angeles, July 22 -- Shakira and The Weeknd have come on board to headline the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, with Tyla, Ayra Starr, and Mariah the Scientist performing as well, the international advocacy organisation has announced.

The festival will take place on Central Park's Great Lawn on September 27, with Global Citizen ambassador Hugh Jackman hosting. Additional participants to be announced in the coming weeks, as per Variety.

The lineup continues the festival's long history of top-name performers; last year's included Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Benson Boone, and Raye.

Excited about her performance, Shakira said, "I'm honoured to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September. Music has ...