Everything Music. Everything News. Everything live.

Shakira Concert in Colombia Postponed Due to Safety Concerns

Sean Nel / Shutterstock.com
Sean Nel / Shutterstock.com

Shakira's anticipated concert in Medellín, scheduled as part of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour, was postponed due to safety concerns at the venue, Estadio Atanasio Girardot. The stage endured damage, specifically to the roof installed by local production, raising substantial safety risks. This comes shortly after Shakira had to cancel a performance in Lima, Peru, due to hospitalization for an abdominal issue. The news was communicated by Shakira and event organizers Páramo Presenta, both emphasizing that the decision was made in the interest of safety for the artist, crew, and audience. Despite the setback, Shakira expressed her sorrow and gratitude to fans via social media, noting her excitement about reconnecting with her audience and sharing that her children, Milan and Sasha, were also eager to explore Medellín and join her on tour.

The singer acknowledged that the situation was beyond her control, expressing hope that a new date would soon be determined, allowing her to bring the promised surprises to her Colombian fans. Páramo Presenta also assured fans that they are collaborating with Shakira's team to organize new concerts, aiming to include more Colombian cities in the upcoming schedules, thus expanding the opportunity for fans to experience her live performances.

As Shakira navigates this challenging phase, her planned upcoming performances in other Latin American countries and anticipation for a North American stretch remain as bright spots on the horizon. This resilience is a testament to her enduring spirit and the strong rapport she shares with her global fanbase. The temporary disappointment is cushioned by the assurance of safety and the promise of a memorable live performance experience.

Key Takeaways

Related Stories

Watch: David Lee Roth Covers Billy Joel’s ‘New York State of Mind’ in Grand Ronde, Oregon

David Lee Roth surprised fans in Grand Ronde, Oregon, with a cover of Billy Joel’s 1976 classic ‘New York State of Mind’ during his Don’t Love Me, Rent Me Tour.

Peter Gabriel Releases ‘Won’t Stand Down,’ a Call to Activism From Upcoming Album OI

Peter Gabriel has released ‘Won’t Stand Down,’ a politically charged new single from his upcoming 11th studio album OI, inspired by The Elders and Marvin Gaye.

How Buddy Guy Inspired Eric Clapton to Leave the Bluesbreakers and Form Cream

Eric Clapton credited Buddy Guy as the key inspiration for leaving John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers and forming the power trio Cream in the 1960s.

Mammoth WVH Announces Summer 2026 Headline Tour Dates Across North America and Europe

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth announces summer 2026 headline tour dates supporting The End, including European arena shows and a North American run from July 27

Lynyrd Skynyrd Saddles Up for Fall 2026 Tour

The boys from Jacksonville aren’t done with 2026 yet. Not by a long shot. Fresh off the Double Trouble Double…

Gene Simmons Wishes He Had Staged the Intervention He Never Staged for Ace Frehley

The hardest sentences in rock and roll are the ones that come too late. Gene Simmons has been issuing them…

Metallica Crack Open the Vault Again: ReLoad Gets the Deluxe Box Set Treatment

Nearly three decades after it landed in record stores with a thud heard around the metal world, ReLoad is getting…

Diamond Dave Cashes In: David Lee Roth Joins the Rock Royalty Catalog Gold Rush

There is a particular kind of grin that only appears on the face of a man who has just been…

The Soul Beneath the Smoke: New Gregg Allman Documentary Heads to Theaters in June

The voice was always the giveaway. Long before the world understood what the Allman Brothers Band represented, before the twin-guitar…