Global Citizen Festival was supposed to occur this weekend with a stacked lineup. However the festival headlined by Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the score, could not go on due to the Nor’Easter storm.
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The official page announced the decision.
“Dear Global Citizens, Due to the extreme weather forecast for New York City this weekend, we have made the difficult decision, in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks, to cancel this year’s Global Citizen Festival. Forecasts predict dangerous conditions and circumstances in which we cannot safely bring tens of thousands of Global Citizens, artists, crew, vendors, partners, and staff onto the Great Lawn, let alone all of the equipment required. Safety has to come first. This is the first time in 14 years we’ve had to cancel. We have spent this week working through countless contingencies, which were ultimately not possible, and cancelling is a decision we have not taken lightly.”
The lineup also included Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Victoria Monét, and Alicia Keys with friends. Hugh Jackman was set to host.
Refunds for both tickets and donations will be honored.
Dear Global Citizens,
— Global Citizen ⭕ (@GlblCtzn) September 25, 2026
Due to the extreme weather forecast for New York City this weekend, we have made the difficult decision, in consultation with the City of New York and NYC Parks,
to cancel this year’s Global Citizen Festival.
Forecasts predict dangerous conditions and… pic.twitter.com/fza9anxU4l
