Longstanding music festivals, such as Chicago’s Pitchfork fest, have been canceled. Other festivals have seen ticket sales decline — even as other areas of live music thrive.

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been canceled due to severe weather concerns. The festival announced the news in a Friday Instagram post after issuing a series of weather delays and an ...

The trend has been simmering for years — the longstanding Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago isn't returning this summer, following similar announcements last year from Atlanta's Music Midtown ...

And, of course, there’s a general belt tightening overall. Either way, the result is the same. Music festivals were once on the cutting edge, events where the music and vibe felt fresh and unique.

On Saturday, festival-goers can buy wristbands until 7:30 p.m., and alcohol sales will end at 7:45 p.m. Festival hours are Friday, April 25, from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 ...

And, of course, there’s a general belt tightening overall. Either way, the result is the same. Music festivals were once on the cutting edge, events where the music and vibe felt fresh and unique.

Blake Atchison, who lives in Nashville, still remembers sneaking into the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival back in 2002, the very first year it was held. Now, he takes his son with him every summer.

By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — Music festivals are facing a crisis. On the brink of what should be another exciting summer festival season, dozens of music festivals are shutting down. The trend ...