Global Citizen Festival in New York Canceled Due to ‘Extreme Weather Forecast’

The Global Citizen Festival scheduled for this weekend in New York City has been cancelled because of an extreme weather forecast tied to an approaching Nor’easter. Organizers cited the projected conditions for the city as the primary reason for the decision.

The event was to take place on Saturday at the Great Lawn in Central Park and would have featured performances by Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, among other artists. The festival is an annual gathering that typically draws large crowds to the park’s central venue.

Organizers said the cancellation was made after consulting with city officials, emphasizing that public safety was the foremost concern. The statement indicated that the decision, though difficult, was necessary given the anticipated severity of the weather.

The same Nor’easter system has also led to the cancellation of other concerts in the region, including Ed Sheeran’s scheduled shows in Massachusetts and the All Things Go festival in Queens. These cancellations reflect a broader impact of the storm on live‑music events along the East Coast.

No alternative date for the Global Citizen Festival has been announced, and attendees who purchased tickets have been directed to the festival’s official channels for information on refunds or future arrangements.