Ocean Way Festival Canceled Due to Hurricane Marie's Beach Erosion

The inaugural Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica has been canceled due to significant beach erosion caused by Hurricane Marie. Organizers announced the cancellation, citing that storm surf and runoff have made the festival site unsafe to hold the event as planned.

The two-day festival was scheduled for September 26-27 and was set to feature prominent artists including The Killers, Olivia Dean, Jack White, and Sublime. The cancellation highlights the unpredictable impact of severe weather on large-scale outdoor events and raises concerns about the long-term viability of coastal venues.