On Friday, May 30, just a day after the cancellation of her highly anticipated performance at Boston’s Fenway Park, the renowned artist Shakira announced the unfortunate cancellation of her WorldPride Welcome Concert, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday night at Washington, D.C.’s Nationals Park. This decision comes as a disappointment to many fans who were excited to see her perform live.
The news regarding the cancellation was shared through the official social media accounts of Nationals Park, which serves as the home venue for Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. This platform is often used to communicate important updates to fans and attendees, making it a reliable source for event-related news.
According to a statement released by the ballpark, the cancellation stemmed from complications arising from the prior concert in Boston. The statement elaborated, “Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira’s full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31.” The organizers expressed their regret, stating, “As a result, the D.C. show has been canceled. Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned,” highlighting the challenges faced in live event production.
The ballpark’s announcement also included information regarding ticket refunds. It stated that refunds would be “issued automatically for Ticketmaster and Nationals.com purchases.” For those who obtained tickets through third-party resellers, the statement advised reaching out to their point of purchase directly to process their refunds. This approach aims to ensure that all fans receive their refunds in a timely manner.
Initially, the post on Nationals Park’s social media included a heartfelt message from Shakira herself, presented in both English and Spanish. She expressed her feelings by stating, “Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am sad and heartbroken that I will not be able to be in Washington, D.C. with you tomorrow. I hope that I can come back to D.C., as soon as I am able. Meanwhile, please know that I am eternally thankful for your unconditional support.” However, this personal message has since been deleted from the Nationals Park accounts and is no longer available on any of Shakira’s social media platforms.
Shakira’s previously scheduled performance at Boston’s Fenway Park was also canceled, and this announcement was made just hours before the concert was set to commence. The stadium cited “unforeseen circumstances” as the reason for this last-minute cancellation. In an official statement to Billboard, Live Nation explained, “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,” emphasizing the priority of safety in live events.
Although Shakira’s WorldPride Welcome Concert has been regrettably canceled, the WorldPride D.C. website assures attendees that all other events scheduled for the celebration will proceed as planned. For those interested, a full schedule of the remaining festivities can be found on the official website, ensuring that the spirit of WorldPride continues.
Looking forward, Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour is expected to resume on Monday at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Fans are hopeful for a successful concert experience as she brings her vibrant performances to new audiences.
