Massive Festivals Axed! All Things Go & Global Citizen Cancel 2026 Events in NYC
Two major New York festivals, All Things Go and Global Citizen, have been canceled due to severe weather conditions, including high winds and heavy rain. The cancellations, announced on Friday, September 25, come as New York City prepares for a nor'easter, with officials prioritizing safety for all participants.
Two prominent New York festivals, All Things Go and Global Citizen, announced on Friday, September 25, that their scheduled events would be canceled due to severe weather conditions. Both organizations communicated the difficult decision to ticketholders via social media posts, emphasizing the paramount importance of safety for attendees, artists, and crew amidst dangerous forecasts.
All Things Go NYC, which was slated to take place on September 25, 26, and 27 at Forest Hills Stadium, confirmed its cancellation after consulting with local officials, the venue, and trusted weather advisors. The festival's Instagram statement cited severe weather, including high winds, across the New York Metro area throughout the weekend. Scheduled performers included MUNA, Zara Larsson, and Lola Young. The organizers expressed profound heartbreak but thanked attendees for their understanding.
Similarly, Global Citizen canceled its festival, stating that forecasts predicted dangerous conditions that would prevent safely bringing tens of thousands of people, artists like Lauren Hill, Wyclef Jean, Shaboozey, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and Alicia Keys, along with crew and equipment, onto the Great Lawn. This marks the first cancellation in the charitable organization's 14-year history, a decision made in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks after exploring countless contingencies.
These cancellations align with New York City's broader preparations for an impending nor'easter. Mayor Zohran Mamdani had issued a warning on Wednesday, September 23, advising citizens to prepare for gusty winds, rain, and potential high-tide flooding, peaking Friday and possibly continuing through Sunday. Residents were urged to move cars to higher ground, secure loose outdoor items, and stay informed as storm tracks could change.
On Friday, Mayor Mamdani further updated citizens, noting that the storm's expected path had shifted closer to the city, bringing an expectation of heavier rain and stronger winds. Both All Things Go and Global Citizen stressed that all ticketholders would receive automatic refunds following the cancellations.