Poland Stadium Cancels Kanye West Concert Amid Controversy

Polish authorities have canceled a Kanye West concert amid backlash over his past antisemitic comments and actions. The show, scheduled for June 19, 2026, at the Slaski stadium, was officially canceled due to formal and legal reasons. Discussions of barring him from performing due to his controversial history in Poland prevail.

The Slaski stadium in Chorzow, Poland, has announced the cancellation of an upcoming Kanye West concert following controversy over his previous antisemitic remarks and associations with Nazism.

The concert, initially scheduled for June 19, 2026, was revoked due to unspecified formal and legal reasons, confirmed by stadium director Adam Strzyzewski. This decision comes after British authorities barred the 48-year-old rapper from entering the UK for a festival appearance.

Following his apology in January for his behavior linked to bipolar disorder, Kanye's recent activities have remained contentious, especially in Poland, a country heavily affected by the Holocaust. Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska emphasized the importance of not treating these issues as mere entertainment.

(With inputs from agencies.)