Fyre Festival 2 Postponed as Organizers Confirm Refunds for Ticket Holders

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Fyre Festival 2 has been postponed according to messages sent to ticket holders on April 16, 2025, just weeks before its planned start date of May 30. Organizers have promised that a new date will soon be announced, and impacted attendees will receive refunds for their purchases.

This sequel to the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival—which left guests stranded on a Bahamian island—was set to take place in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, with ticket prices ranging from $1,400 to $1 million for premium packages. A message to ticket holders reassured them, “We have issued you a refund. Once the new date is announced, at that time, you can repurchase if it works for your schedule.”

Fyre founder Billy McFarland previously stated, “I’m sure many people think I’m crazy for doing this again. But I feel I’d be crazy not to do it again.” He had claimed after years of reflection he had “amazing plans” for the event, promoting it as “an electrifying celebration of music, arts, cuisine, comedy, fashion, gaming, sports, and treasure hunting.”

However, just days after tickets went on sale, local government officials made headlines by denying any knowledge of the festival’s approval. Edgar Gasca from the Isla Mujeres tourism directorate stated emphatically that the event “does not exist” and that permits had not been requested. Governor of Quintana Roo, Bernardo Cueto, also clarified, “There is no registration, planning or conditions that indicate the realization of such an event in the municipality.”

McFarland reacted to these claims by insisting on social media that his team had been in communication with local government and had followed the necessary procedures to host the festival. “All media reports suggesting our team has not been working with the government of PDC are simply inaccurate,” he claimed, sharing purported conversations and documents as proof.

Despite the optimism from Fyre’s organizers, skepticism among the public remains prevalent. Many have taken to social media to express disbelief, with one user commenting, “He should absolutely get to keep your money this time if you gave it to him.”

The original Fyre Festival, hugely publicized and widely criticized, was backed by high-profile influencers and celebrities, which contributes to the hesitation many feel towards its successor’s legitimacy. Netflix’s documentary “Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened” encapsulated the initial event’s chaos, leaving a lasting impression on potential attendees.

The emergence of Fyre Festival 2, eight years after the original’s disastrous debut, only intensifies public scrutiny. As organizers search for new dates and clearer paths forward, the dream of Fyre Fest lives on—albeit with declining trust.