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Perth Now
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Shakira's Boston concert cancelled at last minute
Shakira's concert in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday night (29.05.25) was cancelled just hours before she was due to take to the stage. The pop superstar had been due to take her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour' to the city's fabled Fenway Park venue, but the gig was called off at the last minute with organisers offering refunds and putting the cancellation down to "unforeseen circumstances". Another concert featuring Jason Aldean and Brooks Dunn scheduled for Friday (30.05.25) was also scrapped. A statement posted on Fenway Park's social media pages explained: "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 canceled. Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience." No further details were given but reports suggest the gigs were cancelled due to structural problems at the venue. A source told PEOPLE: "During a routine pre-show check, structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled. All team members are safe." A number of comments posted on Fenway's social media statement suggested there was a problem with the stage roof, but officials have not commented on the suggestion. Both shows were part of the Fenway Concert Series which was due to kick off with Shakira's show on Thursday (29.05.25). The concert series runs until September and also features acts including Hozier, The Lumineers, the Jonas Brothers, Chris Brown, The Who, and My Chemical Romance. Hozier is the next act due to take to the stage at Fenway Park with two gigs scheduled for 23 and 24 June. Shakira had already travelled to Boston before the show was cancelled. She announced her arrival in the city on Wednesday (28.05.25) by sharing a picture of a table full of sweet treats on her Instagram page and writing: "Hello, Boston! What a sweet welcome!" The pop star is due to return to the stage on Saturday (31.05.25) at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour' kicked off in Brazil in February and the North American leg of the tour started in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 13 . It will include stops in cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and more before concluding on June 30 in San Francisco, California. The tour will then go to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Peru.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- 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.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shakira, Jason Aldean Fenway Park concerts cancelled hours before show
In a shocking twist, two of the biggest concerts lined up at Boston's historic Fenway Park this week were cancelled mere hours before doors opened. Global pop icon Shakira was initially prepared to open the 2025 Fenway Concert Series on Thursday, May 29, while country music superstars Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn were to perform on Friday, May Nation Releases Brief Statement Concert promoter Live Nation released a brief statement confirming the cancellations Thursday afternoon, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn show initially scheduled for May 29th and May 30th respectively, at Fenway Park, has been cancelled. Refunds will be issued at your point of purchase. We regret the disruption."No further information was given, and the reason for the last-minute cancellations is not yet Set, But No ShowThere had been excitement throughout the week, with the stage already in place within Fenway Park for Shakira's concert, part of her global "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" (Women No Longer Cry) tour. The show was set to be an energetic kick-off last-minute cancellations angered fans, who had some travel or had made special arrangements to see the Artists Remain Silent So FarUp to Thursday evening, neither Shakira nor Jason Aldean or Brooks & Dunn had issued any statements regarding the cancellations. News stations, such as NBC10 Boston, still track for updates or remarks from the artists and their the Next Move for the Fenway Series?Fenway Park has a complete concert roster in the works for the summer, but these two major shows' unexpected cancellations have put the rest of the schedule on trial for possible disruptions. Must Watch
Boston Globe
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
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. Advertisement 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. Tonya Alanez can be reached at
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady Gaga breaks concert attendance record: What are the biggest concert venues in MA?
Lady Gaga broke the record for the highest-attended concert by a female artist when over 2 million people attended her concert in Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Saturday. Could such a concert even be held in Massachusetts? Here's a look at the biggest concerts and concert venues in the Bay State. People attend Lady Gaga's open concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 3, 2025. What is the biggest concert in Massachusetts history? The biggest concert in Massachusetts history was singer Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium on July 1, 2023. For that event, 71,723 attended Sheeran's concert, which broke the single-show attendance record at Gillette. However, if you count orchestral concerts, the Boston Pops free concert on the Esplanade on the Fourth of July has attracted over 500,000 attendees. What are the biggest concert venues in Massachusetts? Gillette Stadium (Foxboro) Concert capacity: 65,878 (depending on stage size) Brian Johnson, left, and Angus Young of AC/DC saluting those who were about to rock May 4 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Gillette transforms from a football stadium to a huge concert venue in the warmer months, hosting artists from Beyonce to Kendrick Lamar. It was the first NFL stadium Taylor Swift ever headlined, and she gave three performances in The Eras Tour there in May of 2023. While she's played 13 shows at Gillette, it's country star Kenney Chesney that has played the venue more than any other: at least 24 times. While 65,878 is the football capacity, depending on the stage size it's possible for the event space to fit more people. Fenway Park (Boston) Concert capacity: 37,755 Since 2003, at least one concert has been held at Fenway Park thanks to the Fenway Concert Series. Last year, artists like Noah Kahan and the Foo Fighters performed at the iconic baseball stadium. This year, the season kicks off May 29 with Shakira. Xfinity Center (Mansfield) Concert capacity: 19,900 Third Eye Blind is set to perform July 13 at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield The Xfinity Center in Mansfield is an outdoor amphitheater that features open air seating and a lawn. It has 7,000 reserved seats, 7,000 lawn seats and 5,900 general admission seats. This year, performing artists include Halsey, Wiz Khalifa, and the Doobie Brothers. TD Garden (Boston) Concert capacity: 19,600 Aerosmith's Steven Tyler performs during the Boston Strong benefit concert at the Boston TD Garden in Boston, May 30, 2013. Proceeds from the concert will go to the One Fund, which was established in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings to help survivors and victims' families. It's currently Celtics season, but the TD Garden hosts concerts of all types year round. This summer, artists like Tyler the Creator, Gracie Abrams and Stevie Nicks will take to the stage. DCU Center (Worcester) Concert capacity: 14,800 WORCESTER - Guitarists Dave Murray, left, and Adrian Smith perform with Iron Maiden at the DCU Center Monday, October 17, 2022. This indoor arena located in downtown Worcester holds a range of shows. Since the building was opened by Frank Sinatra in 1982, it has hosted the likes of Aerosmith, Elton John, and Madonna. Other Massachusetts venues Agganis Arena (Boston): 7,200 Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (Boston): 5,000 Leader Bank Pavilion (Boston): 5,000 Roadrunner (Boston): 3,500 Orpheum Theatre (Boston): 2700 Boston Opera House (Boston): 2,677 Symphony Hall (Boston): 2,625 House of Blues Boston (Boston): 2,200 Shubert Theatre (Boston): 1,500 Jordan Hall (Boston): 1,051 This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: What are the biggest concert venues in MA? Taylor Swift played at one
