Tyla, Shakira and Cardi B, among other artists, took the stage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York City on Saturday, each bringing their distinct performance style to the annual music and social impact event. Tyla delivered a set that highlighted her recent rise as a global performer, while Shakira returned to the festival for a high-energy appearance that reflected her long-standing ties to international causes. Cardi B, who is expecting her fourth child, closed out her segment with a mix of her chart-topping hits and promoting her new album, “Am I the Drama?”.
Other appearances across the day included Blackpink’s Rosé, who performed solo tracks that showcased her ongoing individual projects beyond the group. Actress Kristen Bell also participated, adding her voice to the onstage appeal for policy change, while singer Adam Lambert brought both performance and advocacy to the audience.
Since its launch in 2012, the Global Citizen Festival has evolved into a cornerstone platform for connecting major artists with global social causes. Hosted annually in New York and other locations, the event raises awareness of poverty, climate change, gender equality and humanitarian access, blending live performances with calls for policy commitments from world leaders.
See photos of the event below.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Cardi B at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Rosé performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Shakira at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Tyla performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Cardi B at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Vladimir Duthiers, Kristen Bell speak onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Shakira at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
Image Credit: John Nacion
Cardi B performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
Image Credit: John Nacion
Tyla performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
Image Credit: John Nacion
Rosé performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Mariah the Scientist performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Mariah the Scientist performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Elyanna performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Elyanna performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Adam Lambert speaks onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Mariah the Scientist performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
Image Credit: John Nacion
Shakira performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
Image Credit: John Nacion
Tyla performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Hugh Jackman, Xiye Bastida, Puyr Tembé, Taily Terena speak onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.
2025 Global Citizen Festival
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Camilo performs onstage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival held at Central Park on September 27, 2025 in New York, New York.