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A severe nor'easter forced the cancellation of the Global Citizen Festival and All Things Go NYC, marking the first cancellation for Global Citizen in 14 years. Organizers cited safety concerns due to high winds and heavy rain, with refunds issued automatically. The storm also disrupted other major NYC events, including concerts and street festivals, as officials declared a state of emergency.
A severe nor'easter forced the cancellation of the Global Citizen Festival, All Things Go, and the CBGB Festival in New York City this weekend. Global Citizen marked its first cancellation in 14 years, citing safety concerns for tens of thousands of attendees. Refunds are being processed, and organizers highlighted recent humanitarian funding successes despite the event's cancellation.
Three major New York City outdoor festivals were canceled this weekend due to a severe nor'easter. Global Citizen, All Things Go, and the CBGB Festival all scrapped their events to prioritize safety, marking the first time in 14 years that Global Citizen has been canceled. Refunds are being processed, and the organization highlighted recent humanitarian funding successes despite the event's cancellation.
The annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was canceled for the first time in 14 years due to a powerful nor'easter threatening New York City this weekend. Organizers cited safety concerns for tens of thousands of attendees and staff, with refunds being processed for tickets. The storm also forced the cancellation of other major NYC outdoor events, including All Things Go and the CBGB Festival.
Global Citizen has canceled its 2026 Central Park festival due to a severe nor'easter, marking the first cancellation in 14 years. The storm also forced the cancellation of All Things Go and CBGB Festivals. Refunds are being processed, and the organization highlights recent humanitarian funding successes despite the event's cancellation.
Shakira delivered an electrifying headlining performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, engaging the crowd with her hits and messages of support for global causes, including energy access and education initiatives in Africa, while also showcasing her dance moves and stage presence.
Cardi B performed at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York, showcasing her pregnancy with her fourth child and debuting new songs from her album 'Am I the Drama?', while engaging the crowd with energetic dance and her hit tracks.
Shakira and Cardi B headlined the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, which attracted 60,000 attendees committed to ending poverty and fighting climate change through activism and music, raising funds for global causes and inspiring collective action.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park drew tens of thousands for a day of live performances by artists like Shakira and Cardi B, with the event promoting global issues such as poverty, climate change, and education, and encouraging audience participation through actions supporting these causes.
Central Park's Great Lawn, a popular gathering place, will be closed until April due to extensive damage caused by the Global Citizen Festival. The concert, which drew around 30,000 people despite heavy rain, resulted in the destruction of a third of the lawn. The Central Park Conservancy estimates that repairs could cost up to $1 million. Councilwoman Gale Brewer has called for the festival to be moved out of Central Park in the future. The Parks Department and Global Citizen have stated that they will assess the damage and cover the cost of repairs.
Actress Bridget Moynahan revealed that she and her 16-year-old son, Jack, enjoy sharing and introducing each other to different music. At the 2023 Global Citizen Festival, Moynahan expressed her love for artists like Lauryn Hill and Red Hot Chili Peppers, while Jack introduces her to his favorite musicians. The festival, which aims to address issues such as poverty and climate change, featured a diverse lineup of artists. Moynahan praised the passion of the younger generation for social change and emphasized the importance of her son having a close relationship with his father, Tom Brady, and stepmother, Gisele Bündchen.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by artists such as Lauryn Hill, who reunited the Fugees, and raised awareness and commitments of $240 million from France and Norway to address the global hunger crisis. The event generated millions of actions taken by global citizens, calling for action on systemic issues like the global hunger crisis, climate crisis, and equity for women and girls. Major progress was made in addressing food insecurity, with commitments from France and Norway to the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The festival also saw commitments to support sexual and reproductive health services, education for children in emergencies, and youth employment opportunities. Additionally, there were calls for climate action and protection of freedom of expression.
Brazilian singer Anitta stole the show at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, arriving in a sexy black catsuit and later performing in a revealing ensemble despite the rain. Other celebrities in attendance included Charlize Theron, Bridget Moynahan, Sofia Carson, and Jungkook from BTS. The festival aims to end extreme poverty and has raised over $41.1 billion in funding. Megan Thee Stallion had to cancel her performance due to a scheduling conflict.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival is taking place in New York City, featuring performances by BTS star Jungkook, Anitta, Lauryn Hill, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Megan Thee Stallion dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, and K-pop group Stray Kids will now perform as a trio after a car accident involving some members. The event aims to raise awareness about world poverty and sustainability. The festival is being livestreamed on Amazon for Prime members, and a primetime special will air on ABC the following day.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival took place in Central Park, featuring performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta, and Jung Kook of BTS. The event, which aims to address extreme poverty and promote social change, was broadcast worldwide. Jung Kook made his solo debut with his single "Seven," which reached No. 1 in the US and globally. Other performers included Conan Gray, D-Nice, Sofia Carson, and Stray Kids, while speakers such as Bill Nye and Common encouraged viewers to take action.