| Woodstock 50 | |
|---|---|
 Original Woodstock 50 promotional poster | |
| Dates | August 16–18, 2019 (canceled) |
| Founders | Michael Lang |
| Website | woodstock |
Woodstock 50 was a cancelled music festival originally scheduled to be held on August 16–18, 2019 at the Watkins Glen International racetrack in New York and later the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland.[1] The event was intended as a commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair, a landmark festival that was held August 15–18, 1969, in Bethel, New York. Just prior to its cancellation, it was announced the event had been reduced from three days to one day.[2] The event faced numerous challenges, including permit and production issues, venue relocations, and artist cancellations. The festival was eventually canceled on July 31, 2019.[3]
The planned lineup featured a mix of contemporary and original Woodstock performers, including the Killers, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, Santana, Dead & Company, Imagine Dragons, and many others.
In June 2020, the organizers filed a lawsuit against Dentsu Aegis and Amplifi Live, alleging sabotage. Woodstock 50 co-creator Michael Lang died on January 8, 2022.
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