The Fest for Beatles Fans will return in 2027.
The annual Fest for Beatles Fan will take a year off, in 2026, and return in 2027, according to a message posted on social media.
The message says that “FESTS in NY Metro & Chicago will be on pause until 2027. … we are taking 2026 to reimagine The Fest & reinvigorate the zest that keeps us going — so we can come back even better and stronger in 2027!”
The Fest also announced monthly Zoom gathering, starting at 5 p.m. EST Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 27, April 17, May 29 and June 26. The message encourages attendees to “Bring your most cherished stories, memories, photos & videos of Beatlefest past, to share with one another. You never know which Special Guests will pop on with their favorite FEST memories!”
The 2025 Fest for Beatles Fans took place at The Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, in March, with guests such as Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds, and Simon Kirke of Bad Company.
Originally known as Beatlefest, The Fest for Beatles Fans has taken place annually in the New York/New Jersey area since 1974, when it was created by Mark Lapidos to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Beatles’ arrival in The United States.
For updates and information, visit thefest.com.
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