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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shakira's Fenway Park concerts cancelled just hours before showtime
This week's highly anticipated concerts at Boston's iconic Fenway Park—featuring Shakira , Jason Aldean, and Brooks & Dunn—have been abruptly cancelled just hours before the first show was set to begin. The official Fenway Concerts account announced the news via X and Instagram, citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for scrapping Shakira's May 29 show and Aldean and Brooks & Dunn's May 30 performance. Refunds are being offered to ticket holders at their original point of purchase. While no official explanation has been issued publicly, People reports that Boston Inspectional Services shut down the shows due to structural concerns. 'During a routine pre-show check, structural elements were found to be below safety standards,' a source revealed, adding that all crew members remained unharmed. Online speculation pointed to problems with stage construction, with one commenter claiming the stage roof buckled while attempting to support a large screen. Shakira had already arrived in Boston and posted a warm greeting to fans on Instagram Stories, thanking the city for the sweet welcome she received—complete with a hotel room decked out with macaroons and photos. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Confirmed - This is the deadliest snake in the world Cleverst Undo Fenway Park had even reposted her message before the last-minute cancellation. Fans reacted with shock and disappointment across social media. 'Shakiraaaaaa!!!!! Ayyyyyyyyyy play somewhere else tonight.. devastated,' one user wrote. Jason Aldean also acknowledged the cancellation by reposting Fenway Park's announcement to his Instagram Stories. Meanwhile, frustrated concertgoers flooded social media demanding transparency. 'Someone's gotta say something about what happened at least,' a fan commented on Aldean's unrelated post. The last-minute cancellation has left thousands of ticketholders with unanswered questions—and hopes for rescheduled performances remain uncertain. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fenway Park abruptly cancels Shakira, Jason Aldean concerts
BOSTON (WPRI) — Two concerts slated for Thursday and Friday at Fenway Park have been abruptly canceled. Fenway Concerts announced on social media that Shakira's Thursday performance, as well as Friday's show featuring country music stars Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn, have been called off 'due to unforeseen circumstances.' 'We apologize for the inconvenience,' Fenway Concerts wrote. Those who bought tickets to either concert can request refunds at their point of purchase. It's unclear exactly why both shows were canceled with such short notice. Shakira, a Grammy-winning Colombian pop star known for her smash hit 'Hips Don't Lie,' was set to perform at the home of the Boston Red Sox for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. Wyclef Jean and were also expected to join Shakira as special guests. The show was canceled hours before Shakira was set to take the stage. It was supposed to kick off the 2025 Fenway Concert Series. Fenway Park's next scheduled shows will be Hozier on June 23 and 24. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira cancels Boston concert hours before showtime
Shakira has abruptly cancelled her 29 May concert at Boston's Fenway Park - a stop on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. Leading up to the show, the Hips Don't Lie singer shared Instagram Story posts expressing her excitement and teasing appearances from and Wyclef Jean. But just hours before doors opened for the show, ticket seller Live Nation announced that the event had been cancelled. The Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn concert scheduled at the same venue on Friday has also been cancelled "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn performances originally scheduled for 29 May and 30 May respectively at Fenway Park have been cancelled," the Live Nation statement read. "Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologise for the inconvenience." Fenway Concerts posted the same statement on social media. According to Boston's 7News, sources claimed that the concerts were cancelled following an inspection from the City. The inspectional services department reportedly spotted a safety concern when preparing to sign off on the stage structure. Shakira will next play in Washington DC on Saturday night. Her tour continues through North America before heading to Mexico in August.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Shakira, Jason Aldean concerts at Fenway Park in Boston canceled
The Shakira concert scheduled for Thursday night at Fenway Park in Boston has been canceled "due to unforeseen circumstances," according to the venue's Instagram account. The Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn performances scheduled for Friday May 30 at the park have also been canceled. Refunds will be available at your point of purchase," Fenway Concerts said in a statement. "We apologize for the inconvenience." This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
