Why Was 'Made in America' Canceled? 2023 Festival Organizers Release Statement Explaining Decision

The 2023 Made in America Festival was scheduled to take place during Labor Day Weekend next month, but now the event has been canceled.

Lizzo and SZA were set to headline the annual festival, which would have taken place on September 2 and 3 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

Jay-Z founded the music festival back in 2012 and has since featured such headliners as Beyonce, Kanye West, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, and so many more.

So, what happened this year?

Keep reading to find out more…

Event organizers explained, “Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made In America festival will no longer be taking place. This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation. Made in America has a legacy of delivering exceptional experiences for music fans and concertgoers, and it is our commitment to always deliver a top-tier festival experience. We look forward to returning to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the great city of Philadelphia in 2024.”

All ticket holders will be refunded at original point of purchase.

Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney tweeted, “I’m disappointed to hear that the 2023 @MIAFestival will not be taking place. We’re grateful to the partners and festival goers who have contributed to this event’s incredible success over the years, and we look forward to bringing MIA back to the Parkway next year.”