Sep 25th, 2026 - Global Citizen has canceled its 2026 festival, due to the rain and wind expected with this weekend's nor'easter. The festival had been set to fill the Great Lawn on Saturday, and this year's lineup had included Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, with Hugh Jackman returning as host.
In a statement, the organization said this marks the first time in the festival's 14-year run that weather has forced a cancellation. The Great Lawn has been vulnerable before: in 2023, the space was left badly damaged after that year's festival went ahead through a heavy downpour.
The festival draws large crowds each year and raises support for anti-poverty and social justice causes.
Anyone who bought tickets will be refunded automatically, and ticket donations can also be refunded. Global Citizen said it plans to return to Central Park next year.
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