Shakira and Jason Aldean’s Fenway Park Concerts Canceled Due to Stage Safety Concerns

29 May 2025

Shakira and Jason Aldean both had concerts canceled at Fenway Park. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation | Gary Miller/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

The cancellations were initially announced via Fenway Park’s official social media accounts, citing “unforeseen circumstances.” Later, Live Nation clarified that during routine pre-show inspections, certain structural elements of the stage were discovered to be below safety standards, which led to the decision to cancel the events to ensure the safety of all staff, artists, and attendees. According to reports, the stage roof had buckled under the weight of large screens that were being installed for Shakira’s performance, leading to immediate safety concerns and an official intervention by Boston Inspectional Services.

Shakira had already arrived in Boston and shared a warm welcome message on Instagram just a day before the show, expressing her excitement about performing for her fans. Many fans, however, were left stunned and frustrated by the last-minute nature of the cancellations, especially those who had traveled from out of town and incurred additional expenses for travel, hotels, and other arrangements.

“It’s just devastating,” said one fan who had flown in from Chicago to see Shakira live. “I’ve been waiting months for this concert, and now it’s gone no explanation beyond some technical issue.” Another fan, who planned to attend Aldean’s show the following day, shared similar frustration, noting that tickets had sold out months in advance and that many fans had been eagerly counting down the days.

Both Shakira and Aldean took to their respective social media accounts to acknowledge the cancellation, with Aldean sharing the announcement on his Instagram Stories and Shakira’s team reposting the official statements. Live Nation assured ticket holders that they could seek refunds at their original point of purchase.

As of now, there is no information on whether these performances will be rescheduled, leaving fans to wonder if they’ll ever get the chance to see their favorite artists live at Fenway Park. The incident has also raised broader concerns about venue safety protocols and last-minute communication with fans, with many urging concert promoters to ensure that such issues are addressed earlier to avoid disappointing thousands of eager fans at the very last moment.