Billy McFarland Says Fyre Fest 2 Is Happening… Mexico Says It’s Not

Billy McFarland, the organizer of Fyre Fest, one of the biggest music festival disasters of all time, says that Fyre Fest two is going ahead as planned in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, even though the Mexican government says it is not.

The festival is being advertised as taking place May 30 to June 2. General tickets start at $1,400, and the most expensive ticket sells for a whopping $1 million.

“FYRE has been working directly with the government of Playa del Carmen (PDC) and their officials since March 5, 2025, to ensure a safe and successful event,” McFarland’s statement reads. “All media reports suggesting our team has not been working with the government of PDC are simply inaccurate and based on misinformation.”

“FYRE has operated as a good partner with PDC government and has followed the proper processes and procedures to lawfully host an event,” the statement adds.

After serving nearly four years, McFarland was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay back $26 million for defrauding investors and attendees.

No musical acts for Fyre Fest 2 have been announced.

The permit shared in the Instagram post also seemingly only permits 250 people to use recorded music for 12 hours and three days. The event is also reportedly limited to 100 decibels. McFarland’s followers wonder how he can accommodate 40 music artists under these conditions.