Gazebo Festival will not open its gates at the expected start time of 1:00 PM due to severe weather conditions in the region.
“With the utmost concern for the safety of our fans, artists and employees, and unsafe weather conditions are expected, the festival will take place on an adjusted schedule. The gates will not open at 1:00 PM as planned. Stay tuned for updates official Gazebo Festival app and socials for up-to-date information,” said Holly Weyler of Gazebo Festival PR in a statement.
Gazebo Festival, a new music festival hosted by blossoming rap star Jack Harlow and Louisville native, is a two-day event in Waterfront Park featuring popular and emerging hip-hop and R&B acts. The first day of the festival was Saturday with SZA as headliner.
Harlow is expected to headline on Sunday. Due to a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning for the Louisville area, the festival has been postponed.
With the utmost care for the safety of our fans, artists and employees, and unsafe weather conditions are expected, the festival will take place on an adjusted schedule. The gates will not open at 1:00 PM as planned. Keep an eye on the official Gazebo Festival app and socials for up-to-date information. pic.twitter.com/Re6jh7B9ir
— Gazebo Fest (@gazebofestival) May 26, 2024
At the time of writing this article, it is not yet clear when Gazebo Festival will open and how the delay will affect the acts expected to perform today, including artists such as Omar Apollo, PinkPantheress or even Harlow.
This article is being updated.
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This article originally appeared in the Louisville Courier Journal: Gazebo Festival delayed due to severe weather. What we know
