Nor’easter cancels All Things Go NYC, CBGB Festival, and Global Citizen
The Nor’easter sweeping the East Coast forced the cancellation of three major New York City music festivals this weekend: All Things Go NYC, CBGB Festival, and Global Citizen Festival, organizers announced after consulting with local officials about safety for fans, artists, and crews.
All Things Go NYC, planned for Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, was the first to pull the plug. The Maryland edition of the festival was not affected as of this writing. In its statement, the organizers said they were heartbroken and thanked fans, artists, and crews for their support.
Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was canceled, marking the first time in 14 years the annual event has been canceled. Organizers said they spent the week exploring contingencies but determined cancellation was necessary. They noted that the festival’s nonprofit actions and financial commitments had raised more than $208 million to aid over 9.5 million people worldwide, and that donors could seek refunds for their tickets through Global Citizen.
CBGB Festival, held under the Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, also canceled after attempting to proceed in the hopes of shielding plans from the storm. The Friday night launch concert, which would have featured The Prodigy, was scrapped. The festival had been expected to host Morrissey, Interpol, Patti Smith, and other acts, and this edition would have been only its second.
Economically, the cancellations represent a setback for New York music fans, vendors, and organizers and add to a broader pattern of weather-impacted events in 2026. Nearby and distant venues and festivals faced weather-related disruptions or cancellations in the weeks surrounding these announcements.
Refund details: refunds for All Things Go and CBGB are automatic for tickets purchased via AXS; Global Citizen refunds are available through Global Citizen, with other refunds likely through the original points of purchase.
Forecasts warned of dangerous conditions and urged fans to avoid travel unless necessary as the storm tracked through the Northeast.
Source: Consequence
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