Shakira's record-breaking tour hits snag with cancelled show
Shakira's recent streak of concert cancellations has left fans disappointed, but the Colombian superstar remains resolute and grateful for their support.
The 48-year-old pop icon was forced to cancel her third show in just a few days.
The singer pulled out of her much-anticipated WorldPride 2025 opening concert in Washington, DC, at Nationals Park on Saturday, 31 May.
The cancellation came as a direct result of production complications following her previous cancelled shows in Boston's Fenway Park, according to Daily Mail.
City inspectors found structural issues with the stage setup in Boston, deeming it unsafe and below standard. This led to the abrupt cancellation of her shows there.
These problems then cascaded, making it impossible to transport her full tour production to Washington, DC, in time for the WorldPride event.
Shakira expressed her heartbreak over the cancellations. 'Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am sad and heartbroken that I will not be able to be in Washington, D.C. with you tomorrow.
I hope that I can come back to D.C. as soon as I am able. Meanwhile, please know that I am eternally thankful for your unconditional support'.
Despite the setbacks, she promised to do everything in her power to reunite with her fans soon.
The WorldPride festival is the largest LGBTQ+ event globally and a significant celebration during Pride Month. It was set to kick off with Shakira as the headliner. The Capital Pride Alliance, organisers of WorldPride, expressed their disappointment.
They assured fans that the event's opening ceremony would be relocated and restructured, with the rest of the citywide festivities continuing as planned.
While the cancellations have been a blow, Shakira can still celebrate a major career milestone.
Her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour has shattered records. It has becoming the highest-grossing Latin American concert tour by a female artist, surpassing Karol G's Mañana Será Bonito tour.
The tour has grossed an impressive $130 million (approximately R2.7 billion) from 21 shows across Mexico and South America.
This ranked it second globally on the 2025 midyear Billboard Boxscore Report, just behind Coldplay.
Shakira's tour has not been without its challenges. Earlier in the tour, she was hospitalised in Lima, Peru, and had to postpone shows in Medellín and Santiago due to health and safety concerns.
She also suffered a fall on stage during a high-energy performance in Montreal but continued the show professionally.
Ticket holders for the cancelled Washington and Boston shows will receive automatic refunds through Ticketmaster and Nationals.com.
Fans who purchased tickets through other vendors were advised to contact their sellers directly.
Despite the recent disappointments, Shakira's record-breaking success and will be back on stage soon, ready to deliver the unforgettable performances her fans deserve.
Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
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