In a major unforeseen development, the Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 has been canceled.

And the move comes less than 24 hours before the stacked and star-studded extravaganza was set to kick off.

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A statement from organizers sighted weather issues as to why the festival cannot proceed.

Performers on the bill included Usher, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, the Backstreet Boys, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland, and Ciara.

The full address read:

“Saturday’s Lovers & Friends Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds has been canceled.

Lovers & Friends Festival organizers have been monitoring the weather for several days and proactively preparing for a windy Saturday. However, the National Weather Service has now issued a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-35 mph sustained winds with gusts potentially more than 60 mph. Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival.

This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months. We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.

Ticketholders who purchased their tickets directly through Front Gate Tickets will receive a refund within 30 days to the original form of payment.”

Sad. The following was the event’s lineup:

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