Two concerts by American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, in St. Petersburg, Russia, have been officially cancelled. The show’s organizer, Say Agency, confirmed the cancellation on October 14, 2026, after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the events that had been scheduled for earlier in the month.
The shows faced complications shortly after their mid-August 2026 announcement when the venue stated it never signed a contract with the organizers. These planned performances had drawn criticism from Russian military bloggers and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who labeled the events unacceptable due to the artist's history of antisemitic comments. Say Agency stated they will provide an official update on the project's status soon.