Fyre Festival 2: Tickets Soar to $1.1 Million as Controversial Event Plans Mexican Comeback
After the disastrous 2017 event, Fyre Festival 2 is officially returning from May 30 to June 2, 2025. The festival, led by founder Billy McFarland, promises a complete overhaul with professional management and existing infrastructure.
Fyre Festival island site under construction
The new location will be Isla Mujeres, Mexico, replacing the original Bahamas setting. An unnamed production company will handle all logistics and operations, while McFarland focuses on the creative vision.
Billy McFarland speaking at Fyre Festival
Key Festival Details:
- Dates: May 30 - June 2, 2025
- Location: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
- Capacity: 2,000 tickets available
- Ticket Prices: $1,400 to $1.1 million
- Activities: Music performances, skateboarding demos, MMA training sessions
Ticket Packages:
- General Admission: Starting at $1,400
- Premium Packages: Include upgraded accommodations and artist meet-and-greets
- Million-Dollar Experience: Luxury yacht stay, private flights, exclusive artist access, scuba diving with McFarland
Disaster tents at Fyre Festival
Following the 2017 disaster and McFarland's prison sentence, the festival aims to rebuild trust through:
- Professional event management
- Use of existing infrastructure
- Transparent planning
- $500,000 from ticket sales allocated to restitution payments
- 10% of profits going toward outstanding debts
Tickets go on sale February 24, 2025, through the festival's official website. While no artists have been announced yet, the lineup will feature electronic, hip-hop, pop, and rock performances.
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