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Kanye West Delhi concert cancelled as officials direct shutdown after a prior postponement

Entertainment
Published on 15 May 2026
Kanye West Delhi concert cancelled as officials direct shutdown after a prior postponement

Officials’ directives forced the show to stop

Kanye West’s Delhi concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, set for May 23, has been cancelled after being postponed once from March 29 amid rising socio-political tensions. Ticket holders received a text from organisers confirming the cancellation and outlining a refund process. White Fox, the organiser, said “directives issued by officials” make Ye live in India unable to proceed, citing safety concerns. The show was close to selling out, with tickets reportedly priced up to ₹30,000, prompting anger online.

  • Delhi concert scheduled for May 23 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was cancelled
  • The show was previously postponed from March 29 due to socio political tensions
  • Organisers said officials’ directives and safety concerns led to cancellation
  • Ticket holders received a text message detailing the refund process
  • Demand was high, with many tickets reportedly bought up to ₹30,000
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