EMW Presents and The Bowery Presents have confirmed that UK garage trailblazer Sammy Virji will headline a massive two-night open-air showcase at Brooklyn Army Terminal on July 31 and August 1, 2026. The event marks a major New York stop on the Sammy Virji North America Tour 2026 Part 1, bringing one of the defining figures of the UKG revival to the city’s industrial waterfront for a landmark summer takeover.
Fresh off a career-defining run that included being named DJ Mag’s Best Producer 2025 and drawing record-breaking crowds at Coachella, Virji arrives in NYC at peak momentum. Known for his high-energy, “all-smiles” presence behind the decks and a catalog that continues to shape the global UK garage resurgence, he has become one of the most in-demand names in contemporary club culture. Viral DJ Mag sessions and standout tracks like “If U Need It” and his collaboration with Skepta, “Cops & Robbers,” have cemented his role as a central architect in the genre’s worldwide expansion.
The weekend lineup underscores the scale of the occasion. On Friday, July 31, Virji is joined by X CLUB. and 33Below, while Saturday, August 1, sees support from Sam Gellaitry and 33Below. Across both nights, the programming blends UKG, bass-driven club sounds, and forward-thinking electronic music, reflecting the cross-continental momentum driving the current scene.
Set in Sunset Park, Brooklyn Army Terminal — a historic military base turned manufacturing campus — offers a striking backdrop for the event. Its raw industrial architecture and sweeping waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline create a setting that pairs warehouse grit with summer open-air energy, positioning the weekend as one of the city’s standout electronic events of 2026.
The shows are 18+ and tickets, along with VIP table reservations, are available now.
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