Singer and songwriter Shakira is currently on the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which translates to Women Don’t Cry. However, she has cancelled and postponed several gigs in the last few months, mostly due to safety concerns.
She was scheduled to perform at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Friday night, but she postponed the gig at the very last minute, leaving her fans frustrated. She cited structural issues as a reason behind postponing her latest concert.
Just before the postponement, fans flooded the X (formerly Twitter) with photos and videos of lengthy queues outside the stadium in sweltering heat. Several fans claimed that they'd been waiting for hours without gaining entry.
Live Nation confirmed the postponement of Shakira’s show and released an official statement that reads, “Unfortunately, Shakira’s performance tonight has been postponed due to structural issues. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date once announced.”
The statement continues, “More information will be emailed to ticketholders directly when available. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
Following the official announcement, fans took to online platforms to express their frustration, criticising Shakira's team and the venue for poor management.
One person wrote, “Shakira cancelled her San Antonio show 30 minutes before a concert. This is unacceptable. No explanation. Do it 2 days before, not as it starts. Total lack of professionalism from her and her team. She just lost a fan of 20 years. Do better.”
Another tweeted, “Girl @shakira I love you DOWN but wtf!? Cancelling shows just hours before doors open and no official word from you is insanely UNPROFESSIONAL. FIRE YOUR TEAM!! San Antonio show cancelled!”
“How can you cancel on San Antonio at the last minute???? 40,000 people turned away?” questioned the third fan.
Besides this, Shakira has also postponed her show at Toyota Centre in Houston, which was scheduled for Sunday. She will now perform on the stage on Tuesday.
Also Read: Shakira abruptly cancels her D.C. Pride concert just after calling off Boston gig
Shakira cancelled three US concerts in late May due to setbacks. The cancelled shows included two in Boston (May 29-30) and one in Washington, D.C. (May 31) for WorldPride. According to reports, the Boston cancellations were due to stage safety concerns, which also impacted the D.C. show.
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