Several major music festivals and concerts along the U.S. East Coast were canceled on Friday, September 25, 2026, as a powerful nor'easter approached the region. The cancellations include Ed Sheeran’s scheduled performances in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park, and the All Things Go music festival at Forest Hills Stadium. Weather forecasts for the weekend predicted heavy rain and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph across New England, New York, and Philadelphia.
The storm had already begun to impact the coast by Friday, causing flooding in New Jersey that reached some homes. Organizers for the affected events cited safety concerns for fans, artists, and crew members due to the projected severity of the weather conditions. Local officials were consulted before the decision was made to call off the outdoor gatherings in Foxborough.
Ed Sheeran’s "Loop Tour" canceled two shows at Gillette Stadium originally set for Friday and Saturday nights. Tour organizers stated the shows would not be rescheduled and directed fans to seek refunds at their point of purchase. In New York, the All Things Go festival canceled all three of its scheduled dates just hours before doors were set to open at 2 PM ET on Friday. The Global Citizen Festival also cited the inability to safely move equipment and tens of thousands of people onto the Great Lawn of Central Park.
The cancellations affect a combined audience expected to reach into the tens of thousands across multiple states. The Global Citizen Festival alone anticipated "tens of thousands" of attendees. For individual ticket holders, the immediate impact is the loss of scheduled entertainment and the requirement to navigate refund processes. For Ed Sheeran fans, the cancellation is final, as the tour confirmed these specific performances will not be rescheduled.
The scale of the disruption extends to hundreds of workers and dozens of musical acts. Performers who were scheduled to take the stage include Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz, and John Legend at Global Citizen, as well as Zara Larsson, Lola Young, and Ethel Cain at All Things Go NYC. The economic impact includes the loss of projected revenue for local vendors, partners, and stadium staff. The All Things Go cancellation occurred the same day the event was to begin.
While the New York and Massachusetts events were halted, the Washington D.C. iteration of the All Things Go festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion was scheduled to proceed as planned. For those affected by the northern cancellations, organizers for all three major events confirmed refunds would be available.