It was likened to a modern-day Lord of the Flies with Instagram influencers instead of schoolchildren. Eight years on and the festival that shock the world is back – with tickets on sale now
The original event was billed was billed as a “luxury music experience” where guests paying up to $12,000 were promised top-quality accommodation and gourmet food on a remote private island.
But there was no running water, their five-star accommodation turned out to be disaster relief emergency tents in a waterlogged campsite, and artists including Blink-182 pulled out.
It led to $26million in losses and to the imprisonment of founder McFarland. Co-founder Ja Rule was cleared of wrongdoing in 2019.
The story was covered in the Netflix documentary Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened. According to the streamer, the event “failed spectacularly in the hands of a cocky entrepreneur”.
Plans to reboot the ill-fated festival have been mooted since 2023, but until now the details have remained a mystery.
And despite the past scandal, tickets for Fyre II went on sale this week. The adults-only festival is set to take place in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, from May 30 to June 2, 2025.
Only 2,000 tickets are reportedly available, which according to its website cost between $1,400 for “general access” to $1.1million for VIP passes that include flights, helicopter transfers, and luxury accommodation.
“FYRE Festival 2 is an electrifying celebration of music, arts, cuisine, comedy, fashion, gaming, sports, and treasure hunting—all set in the stunning location of Isla Mujeres, Mexico,” it adds.
“Experience unforgettable performances, immersive experiences, and an atmosphere that redefines creativity and culture.”
Images: Courtesy, Fyre/Netflix
