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Kanye West’s sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organisers confirm

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Russia’s foreign ministry had called planned shows unacceptable due to rapper’s ‘glorification’ of Adolf Hitler

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Section: Music
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Oct 2, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 3, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC

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The promoter of two upcoming Ye stadium shows in St. Petersburg, Russia has reportedly said that the gigs have been canceled.

BillboardYe’s Two Russian Stadium Concerts Canceled, Promoters Announce: ‘Sincere Regret’

Kanye West, aka Ye has had his sold-out concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, set for next weekend, canceled.

The Hollywood ReporterKanye West’s Latest Tour Stop Bites the Dust as Upcoming St. Petersburg Gigs Are Canceled

Two concerts set to be headlined by Kanye West in St. Petersburg in October have been canceled, according to event organizers.

NewsweekKanye West’s Sold-Out Russia Concerts Canceled

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Kanye West

American rapper and producer (born 1977)

Ye is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. His music, characterized by frequent stylistic shifts, has been credited with facilitating the emergence of rappers who did not conform to gangsta rap conventions. He is also known for his controversial public persona, including his polarizing cultural and political commentary.

Adolf Hitler

Dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945

Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician who was dictator of Germany in the Nazi era from 1933 until his suicide in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor of Germany in 1933 and then taking the title of Führer und Reichskanzler in 1934. Germany's invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 under his leadership marked the outbreak of the Second World War.

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Ye’s Two Russian Stadium Concerts Canceled, Promoters Announce: ‘Sincere Regret’Billboard17 hr. ago
Kanye West’s Latest Tour Stop Bites the Dust as Upcoming St. Petersburg Gigs Are CanceledThe Hollywood Reporter22 hr. ago
Kanye West’s Sold-Out Russia Concerts CanceledNewsweek2 days ago
Kanye West's sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organizers confirmThe Kyiv Independent3 days ago
Kanye West's planned Russia concerts cancelled, organiser saysReutersUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Kanye West’s sold-out Russia shows have been canceledPaste Magazine28 hr. ago
Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelledeuronews.comFrance2 days ago
In Russia, Kanye West’s sold-out concerts were canceled due to complaints about the show and the “glorification of Hitler”Українські Національні Новини (УНН)Ukraine28 hr. ago
Kanye West’s planned Russia concerts canceled by organizerDaily Sabah34 hr. ago
Kanye West’s Russia concerts cancelled after weeks of uncertaintyThe IndependentUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Kanye West Fans Are Reeling as Sold-Out Saint Petersburg Concerts Officially Cancelled in Russiainkl28 hr. ago
Kanye West’s Shows in Putin’s Hometown Axed in Humiliating MessThe Daily Beast2 days ago

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