Festival Canceled For Weather
Global Citizen Festival Canceled For First Time Due To Dangerous Nor'easter Forecast
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Organizers canceled the 2026 Global Citizen Festival, scheduled for Sept. 26 on Central Park’s Great Lawn, because a nor’easter was forecast to bring dangerous weather to New York City. The decision, made with city and parks officials, marks the first cancellation in the festival’s 14-year history; organizers said safety risks and unsuccessful contingency plans made proceeding impossible. The lineup was set to include Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Alicia Keys and others, with Hugh Jackman as host. Ticket purchases will be refunded automatically, while donors who secured tickets can request refunds. Though the event was called off, Global Citizen said actions tied to the campaign secured $208.8 million in commitments to support education and other programs expected to benefit millions of people.
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Food intended for festivalgoers was to be donated to local organizations in New York City.
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The nor’easter forecast included rain, gusty winds and coastal flooding in the New York area.
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Global Citizen said that in the six weeks before the event, participants took 3.5 million actions that secured the $208.8 million in commitments; Ireland and Canada pledged $151.6 million for children’s education.
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The planned Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean performance was to mark the 30th anniversary of the Fugees’ album “The Score,” released in 1996.
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