# Connecticut Reaches Settlement for Failed Capulet Festival Ticket Holders
Connecticut music fans who got stranded when the 2024 Capulet Festival fell apart will finally see some relief. Attorney General William Tong has secured a $50,000 settlement fund to reimburse state residents who bought tickets for the doomed event.
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The festival was originally set for Thompson Motor Speedway. But organizers abruptly shifted it to Hartford’s Webster Theater just 24 hours before showtime, then canceled everything on the second day.
For fans like Ashley Lessard, who spent nearly $700 on a VIP experience that never happened, this settlement is a long-awaited win.
The Capulet Festival Disaster: What Went Wrong
People had been looking forward to a huge three-day music festival at Thompson Motor Speedway. That plan changed in a hurry when organizer Estevan Vega announced a dramatic last-minute venue switch.
Last-Minute Venue Switch Leaves Fans Stranded
The sudden move to Hartford’s Webster Theater, which is much smaller, caused chaos. Hundreds of ticket holders—some from Stamford, New Haven, and even out of state—had already made travel plans or arrived.
With so little space, many fans who paid for tickets couldn’t get in. Bands started dropping out when they heard about the venue change, so the lineup basically fell apart.
Financial Collapse and Shutdown
Things got worse when Vega didn’t pay for staff and security. Authorities had to shut the festival down on its second day.
Fans from Waterbury, Danbury, and all over were left with no shows and no clear way to get their money back.
Settlement Details and Consumer Relief
After looking into what happened, Attorney General Tong’s office has secured some real protections for state residents who got burned.
$50,000 Refund Fund for Connecticut Residents
The settlement creates a $50,000 fund just for Connecticut residents who never got their Capulet Festival ticket money back. The goal is to help people from all over the state, including Bridgeport and New London, who ended up with useless tickets.
Important note: If you’ve already gotten a refund through Capulet, your credit card, or a bank dispute, you can’t get more money from this fund.
How to Claim Your Refund
Here’s what Connecticut residents need to do:
If you’re from out of state but traveled to Connecticut for the festival, there’s a separate class action lawsuit that might help you get compensation.
Future Protections for Connecticut Concertgoers
The settlement also includes steps to try to protect music fans from this kind of mess in the future.
Five-Year Festival Ban with Conditions
Estevan Vega can’t organize or host music festivals in Connecticut for the next five years. This ban covers every city, including Norwalk and Greenwich.
If Vega wants to promote festivals again after five years, he’ll need to secure a performance bond. That bond acts as a financial safety net for ticket holders if another event gets canceled.
“This settlement ensures that Connecticut music fans won’t be left holding worthless tickets while providing a path to refunds for those who lost money on this failed festival,” said Attorney General Tong. “We’re sending a clear message that promoters must deliver on their promises to consumers.”
For more details about the settlement or how to get a refund, check the Attorney General’s website. The full report’s also up at WFSB if you want to dig in further.
Here is the source article for this story: Attorney general announces settlement with entertainment company over failed 2024 music festival
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