Numerous music festivals around the world have been cancelled in 2025 due to economic challenges. Find out which festivals are affected and how organizers are handling the situation.
Music Festivals Cancelled In 2025
Last year was brutal for music festivals around the world. From inflation to touring costs to an oversaturated market, not much has changed as we head into 2025. The article will be continuously updated over the year to track which festivals have been canceled. Whenever possible, the official statements from organizers will be added.
Full List of Confirmed Cancellations For 2025
- Asuncionico 2025
- I Love Techno Europe 2025
- Paradise Blue Festival 2025
- Untold Dubai 2025
- Sol Fest 2025
- Charm City Bluegrass Festival 2025
- Bear Shadow Festival 2025
- ReKinection Festival 2025
- Schellraiser Festival 2025
- The Cambridge Club Festival 2025
- Black Deer Festival 2025
- And many more...
Statements From Organizers
Gem and Jam 2025
Where: Tucson, AZ
Festival Statement: We know how much you’ve been anticipating the 2025 lineup announcement, and we’ve been just as excited to share it with you. Unfortunately, sometimes, no matter how much heart and effort we pour into something, the stars don’t align in the way we’d hoped. That’s the position we’ve found ourselves in as we’ve worked to curate the next rendition of Gem & Jam. Rather than push forward and force something to happen, we’ve made the difficult decision to take a year off and postpone the festival in 2025. This way, we can come back stronger in 2026.
More Info: Gem and Jam 2025 Guide
WinterWonderGrass California 2025
Where: Olympic Valley, CA
Festival Statement: Regrettably, we inform you that WinterWonderGrass Tahoe will be taking a year off in 2025. The hope is to return in 2026 after a year of review and reorganization. The main reason for us to pause in 2025 is simply due to the rising cost of doing business in Northern California – starting with lodging, but running on down to all the items necessary to run a world-class operation.
More Info: WinterWonderGrass California 2025 Guide
Sick New World 2025
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Festival Statement: It is with great disappointment that we announce that Sick New World will no longer take place in Las Vegas on April 12, 2025. Despite our best efforts, we’ve encountered unforeseen circumstances that we are unable to overcome for next year’s show. Please stay tuned for further and future information regarding Sick New World.
More Info: Sick New World 2025 Guide
Lucidity Festival 2025
Where: Bradley, CA
Festival Statement: It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we write you today. After more than a decade of shared memories, healing, and dreaming, our journey together is coming to an end. Despite our best efforts, we have been forced to make the difficult decision to close our doors and cease operations.
More Info: Lucidity Festival 2025 Guide
Published on 28 July 2025 by Ben Robinson
