Two of New York’s biggest festival weekends were called off Friday, Sept. 25, as severe weather moved into the metro area. All Things Go NYC and the Global Citizen Festival both canceled their events after consulting city officials and weather advisors, citing high winds, heavy rain, and a nor’easter expected to hammer the region through the weekend. All Things Go was set for Sept. 25-27 at Forest Hills Stadium, while Global Citizen was scheduled for the Great Lawn.
The lineups made the news sting even more. All Things Go had booked MUNA, Zara Larsson, Hayley Williams, Mitski, and Lola Young. Global Citizen was set to feature Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Shaboozey, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Alicia Keys. Organizers said safety for fans, artists, and local crew drove the decision, and Global Citizen noted it was the first cancellation in its 14-year history.
The one piece of good news for ticketholders: both festivals are processing refunds automatically, so no action is needed. With the storm still moving through, other weekend events across the region could face similar calls. Which festival cancellation would hit you hardest if you had tickets?
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