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High Winds Evacuate 75,000 at Stagecoach; Journey Cancelled

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

High winds forced Stagecoach festival organizers to halt the event and evacuate roughly 75,000-80,000 attendees.
At 7:46 p.m., the festival app told guests to exit to vehicles or protected areas during Marshmello’s set.
Employees directed some fans onto shuttles and others to walk off the premises.
Thirty minutes later an app update ordered remaining attendees to shelter in place.
The festival later resumed with a new 1 a.m. end time, canceling Journey.

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Story summary

High winds forced Stagecoach festival organizers to halt the event and evacuate roughly 75,000-80,000 attendees.
At 7:46 p.m., the festival app told guests to exit to vehicles or protected areas during Marshmello’s set.
Employees directed some fans onto shuttles and others to walk off the premises.
Thirty minutes later an app update ordered remaining attendees to shelter in place.
The festival later resumed with a new 1 a.m. end time, canceling Journey.