Rapper Ye's St Petersburg concerts cancelled weeks before scheduled dates

Concerts by rapper Ye in St Petersburg have been cancelled. The shows were planned for October 10 and 11 at Gazprom Arena. Organiser Say Agency announced the cancellation in late September 2026. Both concerts had sold out completely.

The shows would have been the biggest performances by a Western artist in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Most Western artists have refused to perform in Russia since then.

The venue said in August it had not signed a rental agreement, though it had advertised the event online. Say Agency disagreed with this, but the concerts were still cancelled. Russian media reported that authorities made the decision. Organisers are also reportedly under investigation for fraud. Ticket refunds will be available from October 12.