Tyler, the Creator Postpones Camp Flog Gnaw as Powerful Storm System Targets Southern California
Camp Flog Gnaw, Tyler, the Creator’s annual Los Angeles festival, will not take place as originally planned this weekend after forecasters warned that a rare and intense storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and potential flooding to the region. Organizers announced Friday that the two-day event, scheduled to begin at Dodger Stadium, will be postponed one week due to what officials have described as an “atmospheric river” capable of producing severe downpours across Southern California.
In a statement shared on social media, Tyler confirmed the decision to delay the festival to Nov. 22 and 23. He explained that organizers were left with only two realistic options as forecasts worsened: cancel the event outright or shift it to the following weekend. “We chose the latter,” he wrote. “We understand this is not ideal, so we will offer refunds. For everyone else, we will see you next weekend.”
Camp Flog Gnaw’s updated lineup largely mirrors its original bill, retaining headline performances from Tyler, ASAP Rocky, Childish Gambino, Doechii, Clipse, Earl Sweatshirt, T-Pain, Larry June & 2 Chainz, and Thundercat. Some previously announced acts, including Don Toliver, Tems, Sombr, and Clairo, will not appear on the rescheduled dates.
Clairo, who had planned to close out the cycle for her critically acclaimed album Charm with a performance at this year’s festival, expressed her disappointment in a message to fans. “A sad and unexpected ending to , but I am leaving this time in my life with so much appreciation and gratitude,” she wrote. “I could never describe what this album means to me… I’m only crying because I love you.”
The decision to postpone comes amid increasingly urgent warnings from the National Weather Service and local emergency agencies. Meteorologists have cautioned that the incoming system may produce the heaviest November rainfall in downtown Los Angeles since 1985. The Los Angeles Times reported that several communities impacted by significant wildfires earlier this year, particularly those affected by the Eaton, Palisades, Kenneth, Sunset, and Hurst fires, face elevated risks of mudslides and debris flows due to destabilized hillsides.
A flood watch has been issued for much of Los Angeles County from early Saturday morning through Saturday night, with the heaviest rainfall expected late Friday and throughout Saturday. Officials have also issued evacuation warnings through Sunday morning for neighborhoods near burn scars, urging residents to remain prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
The storm has already prompted cancellations and delays across the region. Outdoor events, sports matches, and community gatherings have adjusted plans or shut down entirely in anticipation of conditions that could include localized flooding, downed trees, and hazardous travel. Camp Flog Gnaw is one of the most high-profile events impacted, reflecting the severity of the approaching system.
Now entering its twelfth year, the festival has grown into a key staple of Los Angeles’ fall music calendar, drawing major artists and tens of thousands of fans annually. Its move to Dodger Stadium in recent years has further cemented its status as a major citywide event, making the logistical considerations of severe weather even more complex.
Despite the setback, organizers emphasized that the festival will proceed at full scale next weekend, pending improved weather conditions. Attendees who cannot make the new dates will be eligible for refunds, though detailed instructions have not yet been publicly released.
As Southern California prepares for what forecasters describe as an unusually strong early-season storm, Camp Flog Gnaw’s postponement underscores the unpredictable challenges facing large-scale live events, and the difficult decisions required when public safety is at stake.
