Sunset Fest Cabo Rescheduled—After Numerous Artist Drop-Outs

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Sunset Fest Cabo, dubbed the “Woodstock of Yacht Rock,” has been rescheduled due to flooding from hurricanes Lorena and Narda. The news comes on the heels of several artist drop-outs.

Sunset Fest Cabo has been rescheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through 24, 2026. The festival was forced to reschedule as a result of the excessive flooding and rain from Hurricane Lorena, and the additional flooding “from the outer bands of Hurricane Narda.” Festival organizers made the decision to reschedule after consultation with local authorities and safety officials.

“The residents of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, and La Paz were devastated by the flooding from Hurricane Lorena on September 4 and 5. Los Cabos received more rain from the outer bands of Hurricane Narda only one week later,” the announcement from festival organizers explained. “Inspections of the venue were conducted by two separate entities in Mexico. The conclusion of both inspections [was that] due to the flood damage, the venue would not be available in time for the festival.”

Existing tickets and seat locations purchased for the event via Showpass remain valid for the rescheduled dates. However, guests unable to attend the rescheduled dates can receive a full refund upon request. Refund requests must be submitted by December 31, 2025, directly to Showpass.

News of the need to reschedule the festival comes just days after several artists, including headliner Alan Parsons and yacht rock legend Kenny Loggins, announced they would be dropping out. It’s unknown whether these artists dropped out due to complications related to the hurricanes and subsequent flooding.

Fans online speculate that, according to a video by music industry insider Liz the Music Manager, “the math simply didn’t math.” Tickets reportedly ranged anywhere from $300 to $700, with a capacity of around 1,000 people. Even at full capacity with top-tier pricing, Liz estimated that the budget simply couldn’t cover artist guarantees, staffing costs, per diems, or flights. “I did the math quickly, and I already [hit] negative $100,000,” she said.

“We are committed to preserving the originally announced lineup for Sunset Fest Cabo,” the official statement from festival organizers continued. “That said, given the change in schedule, some artists may have unavoidable conflicts. In such cases, artists of comparable stature will be confirmed to ensure the quality and scale of the event remain unchanged.”

It’s unknown at this point how lineup changes will evolve in light of the rescheduling news and the artist drop-outs.