After canceling the festival’s opening day on Friday and getting off to a delayed start on Saturday, Electric Zoo on Sunday announced it had reached capacity earlier than anticipated and urged ticketholders not to come to the festival.
Festival organizers published a statement addressed to the “Electric Zoo Family” at 6:35 p.m. ET on Sunday.
We are so thankful for the overwhelming support and patience you’ve shown this year after the challenges we’ve faced over the weekend.
It is with deep regret that we need to inform you that due to the challenges caused by Friday cancelation, we have reached our venue’s capacity earlier than anticipated for today, Sunday. For the safety and well-being of everyone on site, we will not be admitting any additional attendees today. If you are on your way or were planning to come later, we kindly ask that you refrain from coming to the festival site.
Your safety and festival experience remain our top priorities. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience and hope you understand that this decision was made with everyone’s best interest in mind. Refund details are to follow. Thank you for your continued love, patience, and understanding. We promise to make it up to you.
Team EZOO
Videos posted to social media show fans rushing the gates and storming into the festival.
This is a developing story.
Hundreds (thousands?) of people have rushed the @ElectricZooNY gates after being told that the festival had reached its capacity on the final night, and valid ticket holders would no longer be granted entry. pic.twitter.com/uJJ8XWIV1y
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) September 3, 2023