NEW CURATOR APPOINTED

Elevating the culture

We've appointed a dedicated curator whose sole focus is Bitcoin Palooza. She has already locked in an exceptional roster of artists and fashion designers. Combined with our confirmed speakers, singers and bands, this year's edition is set to be the most immersive yet.

Art • Fashion • Music • Freedom — all under one roof.

The experience

More than a party. A full sensory celebration of Bitcoin culture.

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Live music

Crypto rock anthems and high-energy sets from bands, DJs and recording artists who shake Times Square.

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Art exhibits

Curated digital art, NFTs and traditional works exploring where creativity meets cryptocurrency.

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Fashion shows

Bitcoin-inspired runway moments from streetwear to luxury, booked by our new curator.

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Panels & talks

Industry leaders and visionaries on Bitcoin, freedom and the future of money.

Get your tickets

Limited capacity. Prices rise as we get closer to the date.

General Admission

$89 / person

Full access to the main event

Entry to Hard Rock Times Square
All live performances & DJs
Art exhibits & fashion shows
Panels & networking
Cash bar access

Buy General Admission

VIP Access

$249 / person

The ultimate Bitcoin Palooza experience

Everything in General Admission
Priority / express entry
Exclusive VIP lounge access
Reserved seating area
Meet & greet opportunities
Limited-edition event merch
Complimentary welcome drink

Buy VIP Access

18+ with photo ID • Card checkout secured by Stripe • Instant email confirmation • Non-refundable

The lineup

Performers, artists and speakers already confirmed — with more announcements coming from our curator.

Where the night sits

BitcoinPalooza closes Day 2 of the flagship conference. It is one of twelve official events across the ten-day Blockchain Week — UNGA Edition program, September 10–19.

Sep 10–12

Week kickoff

ThuSep 10

Opening night · Space × Fashion

Orbital Runway Kickoff

Legends Bar + New York Room, Hard Rock Cafe Times Square

6pm–10pm

FriSep 11

Networking · Meetup

Blockchain Week — UNGA Edition Meetup

Legends Bar, Hard Rock Cafe Times Square

6pm–9pm

SatSep 12

VVIP · Media moment

Marquee Spotlight VVIP

The 3-sided Times Square marquee atop Hard Rock Cafe

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Sep 14–15

UNGA week

MonSep 14

VVIP · United Nations

Multistakeholder Forum

United Nations Headquarters · separate admission, not included in any ticket

9:30am–1pm

MonSep 14

AI × Crypto · Wall Street

CryptoMondays Wall Street

AI panel — autonomous agents & AI × blockchain

6pm–9pm

TueSep 15

Networking · Emerging tech

Tech Tuesdays

Legends Bar + New York Room, Hard Rock Cafe Times Square

6pm–9pm

Sep 16–17

Flagship conference

WedSep 16

Conference · Day 1

Bitcoin, policy, institutions & energy

Hard Rock Main Theatre

from 9am

WedSep 16

Evening programming

MAHA Wednesday

Hard Rock Cafe Times Square

Evening

ThuSep 17

Conference · Day 2

AI × blockchain, space, climate & RWA

Hard Rock Main Theatre

from 9am

ThuSep 17

You are here · Official after party

BitcoinPalooza

Hard Rock Cafe Times Square · live music, art, fashion

Evening

Sep 18–19

Closing week

FriSep 18

Closing night · Investment · Flagship

Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala

Hard Rock Main Theatre · black tie, 4th year

from 4pm

SatSep 19

Peace · Clean energy

Pause the World for Peace

Times Square · 24th annual International Day of Peace Concert

11am–1pm

A BitcoinPalooza ticket admits you to this event only. For the full week, see the official Blockchain Week program. Blockchain Week — UNGA Edition is an independent initiative and is not affiliated with the United Nations.

Good to know

The practical details before you buy.

Doors open at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square, 1501 Broadway, and programming runs to midnight. VIP ticket holders get priority entry from 6:30 PM.

No. Bitcoin Palooza is the official after-party of Blockchain Week — UNGA Edition, but it's ticketed separately and open to everyone.

This is an 18+ event. Bring government-issued photo ID matching the name on your ticket.

Your ticket arrives by email immediately after checkout. Bring it on your phone — screenshots are fine. Check your spam folder if it hasn't landed within a few minutes, then email us.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you can't make it, email hello@bitcoinpalooza.nyc and we'll do our best to transfer it to someone else.

We'd love to hear from you. Artists, musicians and performers: email our curator Lara Moreno at lara@bitcoinpalooza.nyc with links to your work. Sponsors and partners: partnerships@bitcoinpalooza.nyc.

Media & partners

Fact sheet, approved boilerplate, spokespeople, downloadable logos and brand guidelines — all in one place.

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One night. One city. One movement.

Capacity is limited and prices rise as September gets closer.

Buy GA — $89 Buy VIP — $249