# Nor'easter Canceled Global Citizen Festival

> Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast.
- Title: Nor'easter Canceled Global Citizen Festival · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast.
- Keywords: global citizen festival, central park, great lawn, noreaster, weather forecast, refunds, new york city, news, local, Nor'easter, Canceled, Global
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/noreaster-raises-concerns-global-citizen-festival-weekend/19867244
- Published: 2026-09-24T22:07:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: global citizen festival, central park, great lawn, noreaster, weather forecast, refunds, new york city, news, local
## Weather Forecast Update
Extreme weather forecast for New York City this weekend prompted Global Citizen Festival cancellation in Central Park.
## Refund Process Details
Ticket holders receive automatic refunds; donors can request refunds via email sent today.
## Festival History and Damage
Heavy rain damaged Central Park's Great Lawn in 2023, requiring two months of repairs that Global Citizen covered.
## Alternative Location Proposal
New York City councilperson Gale Brewer suggests Randall's Island as a better venue with more parking and existing stage capacity.
## City and Organizers' Stance
Global Citizen plans to return to Central Park next year after consulting with NYC Parks and the City of New York.
## Key takeaway

Global Citizen Festival cancels Central Park event due to severe weather forecast, offering automatic refunds for ticket holders.