Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
Summary
Rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) will perform two concerts in St Petersburg, Russia, in October 2026, becoming one of the biggest Western stars to play there since the Ukraine war began. His tour has faced cancellations in several European countries due to his past antisemitic comments and controversy surrounding his image.Key Facts
- Ye will play two shows at Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg, Russia, in October 2026.
- Tickets sold out quickly, with prices ranging from about £78 to £1,394.
- Many European concerts were canceled due to backlash against Ye’s antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks.
- He was banned from entering the UK, causing the Wireless Festival to cancel his scheduled appearances.
- Some concerts in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, and other countries continued despite the controversy.
- Ye apologized in January for his past remarks, blaming a brain injury and bipolar disorder.
- Western music acts have mostly avoided Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with a few exceptions including Ye.
- Some Russian officials criticized Ye’s planned shows in Russia and suggested he perform traditional Russian songs instead.
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