“I’m sure many people think I’m crazy for doing this again”: Fyre Festival 2’s “real” date announcedFyre Festival is officially making a comeback.
Billy McFarland, convicted fraudster and the man behind 2017’s most infamous music festival meltdown, has announced that Fyre Festival 2 is happening. He also insists that it’s all “real” this time.

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After years of teasing a comeback, McFarland took to social media Monday to confirm the sequel’s grand return. Scheduled for 30 May to 2 June, Fyre Festival 2 will take place in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. And if you have an extra $1.1 million lying around, you and seven lucky friends can splurge on an exclusive VIP package — though given the festival’s history, you might want to set aside some emergency funds for a last-minute flight home.
Described as a “three-day escape to the Mexican Caribbean,” the festival promises daytime adventures and “intimate beach-side performances at night”. Who’s performing, you ask? Great question — because there’s no actual lineup besides the rather vague promise of “international and emerging talent”.
For those who somehow missed the first Fyre Festival debacle (or just need a refresher), the original event was billed as a luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime music experience in the Bahamas, complete with lavish accommodations and gourmet food. Instead, attendees were met with disaster relief tents, cheese slices on white bread, and their luggages tossed around an unlit carpark.
The entire mess was later immortalised in Netflix’s FYRE documentary, while McFarland spent nearly four years in prison for fraud.
Addressing the skepticism head-on in his announcement, McFarland states, “I’m sure many people think I’m crazy for doing this again. But I feel I’d be crazy not to do it again. After years of reflection and now thoughtful planning, the new team and I have amazing plans for Fyre 2. The adventure seekers who trust the vision and take the leap will help make history. Thank you to my partners for the second chance.”
Andy King, a former investor of the original festival, previously voiced his concerns over “red flags” for the reboot event, saying: “I’m just seeing a lot of red flags, and a lot of red lights, and I feel bad. It saddens me… We were going to rent one of the biggest estates in the Hamptons and have a big, swanky party. We ended up having 30 people at a pizza place along the Montauk highway.”

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For the bravehearted, tickets to Fyre Festival 2 are currently on sale now.
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