Two Kanye West shows cancelled in St Petersburg

Organiser Say Agency confirmed that Kanye West’s planned St Petersburg concerts will not take place. He had been booked at Gazprom Arena for October. The cancellation followed a dispute over whether the venue had agreed a rental contract. The agency promised refund details and a further statement on the project.

• 2 concertsCancelled St Petersburg stadium performances
• 10–11 OctScheduled Gazprom Arena performance dates
• 12 OctRefund application opening date

Q1

When can ticket holders seek refunds?

The organiser said applications would open on the announced October date, with instructions on the process to follow later.

Q2

Why had the venue rejected hosting?

Gazprom Arena said no rental agreement had been signed; Say Agency said an official letter supported the booking while talks continued.

Q3

Why did these concerts matter beyond music?

They would have been among the largest Western music-star appearances in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine began.

Q4

What other restrictions has West faced?

A planned performance in Poland was cancelled, and Britain denied him entry for a scheduled festival appearance.