Shakira's world tour in turmoil after singer cancels SIX shows... leaving fans outraged
Shakira is currently in hot water with her fans after cancelling a sixth show on her sold-out Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour.
Reasons for the multiple cancellations have included hospitalization, safety issues, and technical difficulties.
The Colombian singer, 48, recently axed three shows in three days, with the most recent being for a WorldPride show in Washington, DC.
Around 5pm EST on Friday, the venue posted a statement reading, '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.'
Shakira also issued a statement of her own, telling TMZ, 'I have been counting the days, excited to be reunited with my fans in both Washington and Boston, and my team and I have made every effort to make it happen, but it doesn't depend on any one of us right now, and I am devastated that these shows were just not possible this time.'
She added, 'I promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you as soon as I can.'
It comes after the Hips Don't Lie hitmaker had to cancel two back-to-back shows scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Boston's Fenway Park.
The cancellations were due to city inspectors identifying 'structural elements that were not up to standard,' according to TMZ.
Fans online haven't taken kindly to the cancellations, with many flooding Shakira's Instagram account with angry comments.
'I traveled with my family from Pittsburgh, took time off work, and paid for an Airbnb — all for this one special occasion. This was supposed to be my daughter's birthday gift,' complained one.
'I've waited 30 years to see you. You wait less than 24 hours to cancel a sold out crowd in Washington DC. I thought highly of you and hoped you had the courtesy to not let your most devoted fans down. I'm heart broken. Lots of people traveled and took time off to see you. This is just gut wrenching,' wrote another.
A third commented, 'Terrible! Never again! Second cancellation… first because the venues weren't big enough. Now because they can't bring equipment?! I guess those hips do lie.'
A fourth wrote, 'Go out with the musicians and just sing! Without any show if it is impossible to do. I was at a concert where there were problems and the musician just took the pianist and made a concert. Don't leave people at the door. You are rich, and people save up for a trip to you and spend their last money and weekends. There is some kind of empathy. I am honestly in such shock.'
Shakira officially kicked off the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour in Brazil back in February.
Despite the string of issues, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour has become highest grossing Latin American concert by a female artist
Less than a month into the tour, the star postponed a total of four shows in Latin America – one for medical reasons and three due stage production issues.
After postponing two back-to-back shows in Chile, Shakira attempted to make it up to her fans by delivering an impromptu performance of Antología from her hotel balcony, where hundreds had gathered to catch a glimpse of the star.
She also issued a statement, blaming production problems.
'When an artist travels to a country, their production and team become directly dependent on the local producers,' she explained.
'My staff and I trusted at all times that the production company hired by the local promoter would follow to the letter the specifications that were diligently provided by us so that a show of the magnitude of this one could take place.'
She also rescheduled a number of North American dates last year, citing the need to upgrade venues from arenas to stadiums to meet demands.
Despite the string of issues, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour has become highest grossing Latin American concert by a female artist, surpassing Karol G's Mañana Será Bonito tour.
Her Mexican and South American shows have already grossed a staggering $130 million with just 21 shows.
As reported by Billboard, Shakira's is the only Latin tour to reach Top 10 of the 2025 midyear Boxscore Report, ranking number two globally.
It falls behind Coldplay, who earned $142 million with 1.3 million people turning up for 20 shows between October 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
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