City of Virginia Beach Issues Statement Regarding Decision to Cancel New October Music Festival

After careful deliberation and discussions with Audacy, Virginia Beach City leadership and public safety departments, the decision has been made to not move forward with the October 2023 music festival. The City of Virginia Beach takes great pride in its ability to safely host world-class events that attract visitors to our shores from near and far. The condensed timeline presented challenges to City departments to safely provide the festival experience that our residents and guests expect. Delivering safe and successful events continues to be a priority of the City.

As the City plans the 2024 programming and events schedule, we invite Audacy to be a part of the process for reconsideration in 2024 and beyond.