The second Fyre Festival has been officially announced, nearly a decade after the first event infamously descended into chaos. The 2017 festival made headlines for charging attendees up to $100,000 each for a trip to Great Exuma in the Bahamas, yet failed to provide the promised luxury accommodations, pristine beaches, and gourmet dining. This debacle resulted in co-organizer Billy McFarland serving nearly four years of a six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and other related charges.
Plans for Fyre II have fluctuated since 2023, but this marks the most significant progress yet, with the event scheduled for May 30 to June 2 and 2,000 tickets having gone on sale earlier this week. In relaunching the festival, McFarland emphasized to NBC News that Fyre II is “not about the past” but about “taking the vision, which is strong.” Unlike the original festival, Fyre has partnered with live event organizer Lostnights to manage logistics, alongside hotel, travel, and ticketing companies to assist in planning the event.
Ticket prices remain steep, ranging from $1,400 to a staggering $1.1 million. The top-tier ticket, known as the Prometheus package, accommodates eight people and includes options for yacht accommodations, a 24/7 private chauffeur, and exclusive access to one of the stages, along with additional unique experiences. McFarland stated, “You will be on a boat, have the luxury yachts that we partner with who will be docked and parked outside the island.” He also noted that Fyre is not solely about luxury but about adventure, promising activities like scuba diving and island-hopping.
McFarland has also assured attendees of performances from various artists across electronic, hip hop, pop, and rock genres, although no specific artists have been confirmed yet.
