Governors Ball Delays, Cancels Multiple Sets Due to Inclement Weather in New York

Governors Ball 2025 in New York City faced significant disruptions on its second day due to predicted rain and thunderstorms, leading organizers to delay the festival's opening from noon to 4:30 p.m. and cancel early afternoon performances by artists like Lexa Gates, Yaya Bey, and The Backfires. Headliner Olivia Rodrigo's main stage set was postponed from 8:30 p.m. to 9:25 p.m., with other late-night acts such as Feid and Wave to Earth also having their times pushed back by about an hour. Festival organizers communicated these changes promptly via social media and the festival app to ensure attendees remained informed and safe. Despite these weather challenges, the event team worked to reorganize the schedule and maintain the festival’s excitement, demonstrating experience in managing such situations from previous years. The festival, celebrating its 15th anniversary at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, had a successful opening day with performances from Tyler, The Creator and others, and planned to continue as scheduled on Sunday with headliner Hozier. Safety remained the top priority throughout the adjustments, and the organizers aimed to deliver a great experience despite the weather obstacles.