All Things Go NYC Festival, a major three-day music event scheduled for this weekend at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, has been canceled due to severe weather conditions, organizers announced. The festival would have hosted performances from Zara Larsson, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Ethel Cain, Muna, Carly Rae Jepsen, and additional artists across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The cancellation marks a significant disruption for an event that has grown into one of New York City's premier independent music festivals. All Things Go has built a reputation for curating eclectic lineups that blend mainstream pop acts with indie and alternative artists, attracting both casual listeners and devoted music fans to Forest Hills Stadium's outdoor venue. The decision to pull the plug entirely rather than postpone reflects the festival organizers' assessment that weather patterns would make the event unsafe or unviable across all three days.
Forest Hills Stadium, a historic venue in the Queens neighborhood, reopened for concerts in 2013 after decades of disuse. Its outdoor amphitheater setting makes it vulnerable to adverse weather, particularly heavy rain or strong winds that could jeopardize both attendee safety and equipment integrity. The venue has hosted major festivals and performers in recent years but remains sensitive to meteorological threats that outdoor concerts inherently face.
The cancellation affects ticketholders expecting to see a diverse array of artists. Brandi Carlile, the acclaimed singer-songwriter with multiple Grammy Awards, was among the headliners. Carly Rae Jepsen, known for pop hits including "Call Me Maybe," represented the mainstream pop contingent. Ethel Cain, an emerging artist who has gained critical attention in indie and alternative circles, was also featured. Muna, the indie pop band from Los Angeles, rounded out the visible roster. The festival also promised performances from British R&B artist Zara Larsson and British rapper and singer Lola Young, reflecting the event's international scope.
All Things Go festivals operate in multiple cities. The brand has hosted events in Washington, D.C., and expanded to other markets, making it part of a broader ecosystem of mid-sized music festivals that occupy a distinct niche between major touring festivals like Coachella or Lollapalooza and intimate club shows. These festivals serve as important commercial and cultural venues for breaking artists and giving established performers opportunities to reach dedicated music audiences in specific metropolitan areas.
Festival cancellations due to weather remain relatively uncommon but not unprecedented in the live music industry. The decision to cancel entirely requires organizers to weigh logistical, financial, and safety considerations. Full cancellation rather than postponement typically indicates that rescheduling within the same venue for an immediate future date proved impossible due to existing booking commitments or venue unavailability.
Refund policies for canceled festivals vary by event and ticketing platform. Attendees typically expect refunds through their original purchase methods, though some festivals offer credit toward future events. The statement from organizers did not specify refund details at the time of announcement.
The cancellation underscores the operational challenges facing outdoor music venues in urban environments, particularly in New York where weather patterns can shift rapidly and infrastructure constraints limit flexibility in rescheduling large events. Forest Hills Stadium's visibility and prominence means this cancellation will draw attention within New York's music community and may influence how future outdoor festivals in the city plan for contingencies.