Shakira, Jason Aldean, and Brooks and Dunn Fenway shows abruptly cancelled just hours before showtime—Here's what we know
Shakira
and country heavyweights Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn were all set to light up Fenway Park this week—but in a dramatic turn of events, the highly anticipated concerts were cancelled at the last minute, leaving fans heartbroken and demanding answers.
Late Wednesday, just hours before the first show was set to begin, Fenway's official concert account dropped the bombshell via Instagram and X: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn performances originally scheduled for May 29th and May 30th, respectively, at Fenway Park have been cancelled.'
And just like that, months of planning and excitement evaporated. While ticket refunds were promised, no clear reason was initially given—adding to the swirl of speculation and frustration online.
But behind the vague 'unforeseen circumstances,' sources told TMZ that Boston Inspectional Services pulled the plug due to building issues—specifically, safety concerns related to the stage's structural integrity. PEOPLE later confirmed with a source that a routine pre-show inspection flagged critical faults, leading to the shutdown.
'All team members are safe,' the source assured—but that didn't stop the rumour mill from churning.
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In the comment section of Fenway Concerts' cancellation post, fans claimed stage construction issues were to blame. 'The stage roof buckled when trying to mount one of the big screens,' one person alleged.
Needless to say, the cancellation sparked a wave of disappointment—many fans had flown in, booked hotels, and taken time off work. 'They better refund people for plane tickets and hotels too. BS!!!' one fan fumed.
To make matters more bittersweet, Shakira herself had already arrived in Boston. Just a day before the announcement, she took to Instagram Stories with a cheerful 'Hello, Boston! What a sweet welcome!' alongside a photo of a table full of colourful macaroons and framed photos of the singer—likely a warm welcome from her hotel or team.
Adding salt to the wound, Fenway Park had reshared Shakira's post only hours before announcing the cancellation.
Jason Aldean, for his part, simply reposted the venue's message to his Instagram Stories—no additional statement, no elaboration. Still, fans flooded his page with messages of disappointment: 'Huge fan, Jason… someone's gotta say something about what happened at least.'
With no rescheduled dates announced yet and lingering questions about what really went wrong backstage, fans are left stunned—and hoping their favourite stars can find a way to make it up to them soon.
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