Shakira concert, Jason Aldean show at Fenway Park abruptly canceled
'This is insane. My mom flew all the way from Florida to come to the concert,' one woman posted on Instagram.
'Why wait until the day before to cancel? this sucks for fans who paid for parking, took time off work, and made travel plans,' another fan wrote.
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A spokesperson for Fenway Park deferred requests for comment to the promoter.
'Any follow ups should be sent to Live Nation New England directly,' the Fenway spokesperson said in an email.
Live Nation New England could not be immediately reached for comment.
No details were immediately available about what prompted the cancelled shows.
Shakira's 7:30 pm concert was set to be the opener of the 2025 Fenway Concert Series.
This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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