Shakira Postpones Medellín Concert Over Safety Concerns
Shakira’s highly anticipated concert in Medellín, Colombia, has been postponed due to safety issues related to the stage setup.
The delay comes shortly after the cancellation of her show in Lima, Peru, last week, following her hospitalization for an undisclosed abdominal condition.
Event organizers cited structural damage to the roof of the stage at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, where she was scheduled to perform on February 24. According to Billboard, the issue arose due to an installation error by the local production team.
Expressing her disappointment, Shakira addressed fans on X, stating:
“My dear people of Medellín! It pains me deeply not to be able to take the stage and sing for you as I had hoped,” she wrote in Spanish.
She also shared her excitement about the event, mentioning that her children were looking forward to visiting Medellín.
“I regret the inconvenience, especially for those who traveled. This is beyond my control and that of my production team, but I am confident we will soon find a new date to celebrate together. I am always grateful for your unconditional support. I love you all and hope to see you very soon.”
The Medellín concert would have been Shakira’s second performance in Colombia during this tour, following her recent show in her hometown of Barranquilla.
Her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour—named after her latest album, which won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2025 Grammys—kicked off on February 11 and is set to travel across Latin America and North America before concluding in San Francisco on June 30.
This isn’t the first scheduling challenge Shakira has faced on tour. She previously had to cancel her February 16 show in Lima due to her hospitalization but made a swift recovery, returning to the stage the following day for a second scheduled performance at the same venue.
While fans in Medellín will have to wait a little longer to see her live, Shakira remains committed to making it up to them as soon as possible.
