Fyre Festival 2 set for April 2025 with tickets starting at $1,400

Billy McFarland announces the return of Fyre Festival in April 2025, promising a luxury experience after 2017 disaster

Billy McFarland, the controversial figure behind the failed 2017 Fyre Festival, is planning a sequel. Fyre Festival 2 is scheduled to take place from April 25-28, 2025, on a private island in the Caribbean. Tickets start at $1,400, with premium options reaching up to $1.1 million for the Prometheus Package, which includes private flights and luxury yacht trips. McFarland claims to have learned from the past, ensuring the new festival will offer the luxury experience initially promised.

McFarland’s team has confirmed that the island for Fyre Festival 2 already has built-in infrastructure, including hotels and villas, a major improvement from the disaster relief tents used in 2017. In addition to accommodation upgrades, the festival plans to limit attendance to around 3,000 people, aiming for a more manageable event.

However, concerns remain. Social media users have expressed skepticism, recalling the chaotic 2017 event where attendees arrived to find inadequate accommodations and no music performances. McFarland has promised transparent updates regarding logistics and artist bookings, though no performers have been confirmed yet. Despite these efforts, some remain wary of the festival’s potential to repeat its past mistakes.

McFarland, however, remains confident, stating, "This isn’t just about making up for the past—this is about delivering something truly unforgettable." Time will tell if Fyre Festival 2 can redeem its tarnished legacy.