Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKevin E G PerrySunday 26 April 2026 19:47 BSTStagecoach 2026 lineup revealedThousands of attendees at the Stagecoach country music festival in Southern California were evacuated on Saturday night due to severe high winds.Approximately 75,000-80,000 fans were instructed via the official app and on-site screens to exit the event for safety.Despite the festival later announcing that the show would resume, many fans who had left were unable to return, leading to widespread frustration.Attendees criticized the festival's communication and logistics, stating that staff had indicated the event was canceled and that re-entry was functionally impossible for those who followed evacuation orders.The incident led to the removal of some acts from the schedule, though headliner Lainey Wilson performed, and strong winds are also forecast for Sunday's events.In fullStagecoach fans complain after festival resumes hours after emergency evacuationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in