The future of St Albans' Sound Bites event remains unclear after a sister festival planned for this weekend disappeared from the company's website.
The Sound Bites brand was to hold its first summer edition in Tunbridge Wells between June 12 - 14, but all advertising for the event - including the lineup and ticket link - has been removed from its website.
It is also rumoured that BBC Introducing In Kent has pulled out of the festival after being announced on the initial lineup.
Now, speculation is mounting over Pub in the Park's successor, which is set to be hosted in the city during September.
St Albans ticket-holders began expressing their concern over Sound Bites as the location and line-up remains a mystery, despite the sale of early bird passes.
Many assumed Sound Bites would be held at Verulamium Park due to it being the home of Pub in the Park for five years, and one of the only open spaces which could host such a large event.
However, St Albans City and District Council (SADC) confirmed that Sound Bites has "no contract" to stage an event at Verulamium Park.
Chris Traill, strategic director for community and place delivery for SADC, said: "We are aware their website is advertising an event in St Albans, but we do not know the proposed location and we have no involvement.
“Event days for Verulamium Park in 2026 are fully booked with a maximum of 28 allowed.
“The new events for this year are Circus Vegas, held earlier this month, and Tuff Nutterz, a bouncy obstacle course which is coming in August.”
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In response to discontent, the festival's organisers issued a statement of reassurance, but did not announce the official location.
"Please be assured that Sound Bites St Albans is still going ahead," they said.
"We are busy finalising our launch line-up, which we are excited to announce in the next couple of weeks.
"We will notify our existing ticket-holders and newsletter subscribers first, so keep watching your inbox for updates very soon."
In September last year, attendees were told to expect everything from fire pits, street food and Michelin stars to DJs, live bands and party favourites.
While the Pub in the Park name would be left behind, the spirit was said to "remain the same".
Sound Bites' Reigate edition still appears on the website, with a confirmed line-up of food, experiences and acts. This is to be held in July.
It has not been confirmed whether the Tunbridge Wells event has been cancelled.
Sound Bites Festival has been approached for further information.
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