Fyre Festival 2 continues to generate buzz as organizer Billy McFarland shares alleged documents and updates suggesting preparations for the event are underway — despite local authorities pushing back on those claims.
In an Instagram post shared on Friday, April 4, McFarland, 33, along with the official Fyre Festival account, stated that the team has been working with the city of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, since early March to secure necessary approvals for Fyre Festival 2, which is supposedly set for late May or early June 2025.
“FYRE has been collaborating with the government of Playa del Carmen (PDC) and their officials since March 5, 2025, to ensure a smooth and secure experience,” the post read. “Any reports suggesting our team hasn’t engaged with the city of PDC are simply not accurate and stem from misinformation.”
The post also included images of what appear to be tourism and environmental permits, along with receipts showing payments made to local authorities — all reportedly submitted within the past month.
Fyre Festival 2 Faces Pushback from Local Officials
Despite McFarland’s statements, Playa del Carmen’s government issued a press release (translated by Rolling Stone) firmly denying any plans for the festival.
“This event does not exist,” the release stated on April 3. “No registration, planning, or conditions for such an event have been confirmed in our jurisdiction.”
While McFarland had previously indicated Fyre Festival 2 would take place in Isla Mujeres — about an hour from Playa del Carmen — officials there have also publicly rejected any involvement.
Fyre Festival 2 Details Remain Unclear
Adding to the controversy, the Instagram post included redacted screenshots of alleged artist invitations, though no performers have been officially announced. Critics online expressed skepticism, with one commenter saying, “Imagine getting permits weeks before a major festival. This is comedy gold.”
According to the festival’s website, the event is scheduled for May 30 to June 2, with general admission starting at $1,400. One luxury ticket bundle for eight guests is listed at over $1 million.
The original Fyre Festival in 2017 infamously collapsed under broken promises, leaving attendees stranded with minimal resources. The disaster inspired two major documentaries and landed McFarland in prison for wire fraud. Released in 2022, he announced plans for a follow-up event in 2024, claiming a private island and a professional production team were secured.
Whether or not Fyre Festival 2 actually materializes remains uncertain, but it’s already shaping up to be another spectacle — for better or worse.
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Source: www.people.com
