In a shocking turn, two of the biggest concert programs of this week at Boston’s historic Fenway Park were canceled before the doors opened.

Global pop icon Shakira was initially designed to open a 2025 Fenway concert series on Thursday, 29 May, while Country Music Superstar Jason Aldian and Brooks & Dun were scheduled to perform on Friday, 30 May.

Live nation release brief statement

Concert promoter Live Nation confirmed a brief statement on Thursday afternoon, “Due to unexpected circumstances, Shakira and Jason Aldian and Brooks & Dun Show were initially set on 29 May and 30 May, respectively, which has been canceled in the fenway park respectively. The refund will be released by you at the point of purchase.

No more information was given, and the reason for the cancellation of the final-minute is not yet clear.

Set the phase, but no show

There was already enthusiasm throughout the week with the platform inside the Fenway Park for Shakira’s concert, her global “Las Mujeres YA No Lorlan” (Mahila No Now Cry) was part of the tour. The show was ready to be an energetic kick-off concert.

The cancellation of the final-matches angered fans, who had some journey or made special arrangements to watch concerts.

Artists still remain silent

Till Thursday evening, neither Shakira nor Jason Aldian or Brooks & Dun had issued any statement about the cancellation. News stations such as NBC10 Boston, still track for updates or comments from artists and their representatives.

What is the next step for the Fenway series?

The Fenway Park has a complete concert roster for summer works, but the unexpected cancellations of these two major shows have placed the rest of the time on testing for possible disruption.