Overview
- Robbie Williams told fans on Instagram that city authorities cancelled the Istanbul concert in the interests of public safety and issued an apology.
- The organising company said the decision followed guidance from the Istanbul governor’s office, and refunds will be processed through the original ticketing platform.
- The performance had been scheduled for October 7 at Atakoy Marina, coinciding with the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel.
- Coverage cites heavy social media backlash and planned demonstrations, including by the Islamic Solidarity Platform, as factors preceding the safety decision.
- No replacement date has been announced, and UK travel guidance continues to warn against travel to parts of Turkey.