The man behind the worst festival in history is back—and he’s aiming for round two. Billy McFarland, the disgraced founder of the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival, just dropped a bombshell on social media: Fyre Festival 2 is officially happening on a “secret Mexican island”. Yes, you read that right.
The original Fyre Festival, marketed as a luxury music experience in the Bahamas, infamously collapsed into a cheese-sandwich dystopia, leaving attendees stranded and sparking lawsuits, memes, and two Netflix documentaries. McFarland, who served four years in prison for fraud and still owes $26 million to victims, announced his comeback plan Monday on X (formerly Twitter). “Fyre Festival II is finally happening,” he wrote. “Tell me why you should be invited.”
Fans—and skeptics—immediately erupted. “Is this dude serious?!” tweeted one user, while another joked, “I’ll go if they promise half a sandwich this time.” Critics slammed the move, noting McFarland’s unresolved legal troubles. “He’s still paying restitution, but he’s planning another festival? The audacity is unreal,” said legal analyst Mara Simmons.
Details are murky, but McFarland claims the new event will take place on a private Mexican island with “the best partners in the world.” No artists, dates, or ticket info have been confirmed. PR experts are already cringing. “This isn’t a comeback—it’s a recipe for another trainwreck,” crisis manager Derek Cho told Variety.
Despite the backlash, McFarland insists he’s learned from his mistakes. In a recent podcast interview, he said, “I’m not giving up. Failure is the best teacher.” But with trust levels at zero and memes flooding TikTok, the bigger question is: Who would actually buy a ticket?
Would you dare attend Fyre Festival 2? Sound off in the comments—and maybe pack some extra snacks… just in case.