Fyter Fest
A parody of the fraudulent Fyre Festival.
Fyter Fest is a professional wrestling event produced by All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The event was established in 2019 and is held during the summer between June and August. Since 2020, Fyter Fest has been held as a multi-part television special of AEW's weekly television programs. The name, slogan, and logo are a parody of the fraudulent Fyre Festival.
- First Held
- June 29, 2019
- Original Venue
- Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida
- Signature Format
- Multi-part television special (since 2020)
- Key Brand Association
- Parody of the fraudulent Fyre Festival
- Status
- Did not occur in 2024; no 2025 event has been officially confirmed
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The inaugural 2019 event was livestreamed for free on B/R Live in the United States and on pay-per-view (PPV) internationally, held in co-sponsorship with Community Effort Orlando (CEO) at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 2020 event was originally planned for Wembley Arena in London but was moved to Daily's Place in Jacksonville, Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and aired as a two-part special of Dynamite. The 2021 event was a two-part special of Dynamite, with the first night in Cedar Park, Texas and the second in Garland, Texas. The 2022 event expanded to a four-part special across Dynamite and Friday Night Rampage. The 2023 event was a three-part special spanning Dynamite, Rampage, and Saturday Night Collision. No event was held in 2024. The 2025 event returned as a four-hour marathon of back-to-back special episodes of Dynamite and Collision, with Collision preempted from its usual Saturday timeslot due to the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.
In Their Own Story
In 2023, the event structure shifted again when AEW president Tony Khan announced on August 11 that Fyter Fest would move to August during the go-home week for All In. This iteration reduced the broadcast to a three-part series spanning Dynamite, Rampage, and the newly launched Saturday Night Collision. The 2024 edition was cancelled entirely, coinciding with the cancellation of the Rampage program at the end of that year. Fyter Fest returned in 2025 as a four-hour marathon on June 4 from the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. This return featured back-to-back special episodes of Dynamite and Collision, both simulcast on TBS and Max. Notably, Collision was preempted from its usual Saturday night slot and channel to accommodate TNT's coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, marking a unique scheduling adjustment for the event.
Reader's Guide
The event has been held as a free livestream/PPV in 2019, then as multi-part television specials from 2020 onward. The 2025 edition aired live as a four-hour marathon on TBS and Max.
Did You Know?
- The name, slogan, and logo parody the fraudulent Fyre Festival.
- The inaugural event was co-sponsored with Community Effort Orlando (CEO) and was AEW's second-ever event.
- The 2020 event was originally scheduled for Wembley Arena in London but was moved to Daily's Place due to the pandemic.
- The 2021 event was held in two Texas markets as part of AEW's 'Welcome Back' tour.
- The 2022 event featured a match between Jake Hager and Claudio Castagnoli, both former WWE wrestlers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AEW Fyter Fest?
It is an annual professional wrestling event produced by All Elite Wrestling that debuted in 2019. The branding intentionally parodies the infamous fraudulent music festival known as the Fyre Festival.
Where and when did the first Fyter Fest take place?
The inaugural event occurred on June 29, 2019, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was originally broadcast as a free special stream on B/R Live with sponsorship from Community Effort Orlando.
How did the Fyter Fest format change after 2019?
Starting in 2020, the event shifted from a standalone show to a multi-part television special spread across weekly programs. This adjustment was made due to external factors affecting live productions during that period.
Did Fyter Fest happen in 2024?
No, the event did not take place in 2024 and there is no official confirmation for a 2025 occurrence. Fans currently await news regarding its return to the annual schedule between June and August.
Why does Fyter Fest use that specific name and logo?
The event's slogan, name, and visual identity serve as a direct parody of the fraudulent Fyre Festival scandal. This branding choice distinguishes it within the wrestling calendar while referencing pop culture history.
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