The highly anticipated 2025 Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been officially canceled due to “circumstances beyond our control,” as announced by the festival organizers on Friday, July 25. This news comes as a disappointment to many who were eagerly awaiting the event.
Originally, this year’s festival was scheduled to take place on September 27–28 at the beautiful Seaside Park, featuring an impressive lineup including The Killers, Weezer, Hozier, and Vampire Weekend. The event promised to showcase an unforgettable musical experience in the vibrant atmosphere of Bridgeport.
In an official statement on the festival’s website, organizers expressed, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Soundside Music Festival has been canceled.” They further assured attendees that ticket refunds would be processed back to the original payment method within 30 days, contingent on the processing times of individual banks. This decision, while necessary, has left many fans disappointed.
Organizers also conveyed their deep appreciation in a statement to Billboard, stating, “We are immensely grateful to the City of Bridgeport, Mayor Ganim, our local partners, and every fan who has supported the festival throughout the years. Although we are saddened by the cancellation of this year’s event, we cherish the incredible musical moments we experienced together at Seaside Park and are proud to have called Bridgeport our home.”
As of the time of reporting, the Soundside Music Festival social media accounts have been removed, indicating a significant step in the cancellation process. Further details surrounding the reasons for the cancellation remain undisclosed, leaving fans with questions about the future of the festival.
The two-day music festival was slated to include an exciting array of talented performers such as Djo, Japanese Breakfast, The Backseat Lovers, Remi Wolf, Alex Warren, and The Last Dinner Party. The diverse lineup promised to bring various musical styles to the stage, enhancing the overall festival experience.
Originally launched in 2022 as Sound on Sound, the festival underwent a rebranding process in 2024 to become the Soundside Music Festival. This evolution reflects the festival’s commitment to growth and adaptation within the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, aiming to attract more music lovers each year.
Last year’s festival faced its own challenges when Foo Fighters withdrew from the lineup just two days before the event. Their departure occurred shortly after frontman Dave Grohl publicly announced that he had welcomed a child outside his marriage. The band’s absence was subsequently filled by Jack White and Greta Van Fleet, showcasing the resilience of the festival in adapting to unexpected changes.
