Overview
- Reggio Emilia’s provincial prefect ordered the cancellations on Saturday, blocking two back-to-back stadium concerts planned for July at the 103,000‑seat RCF Arena.
- Officials cited public order and safety concerns, saying the tight 24‑hour window between the shows and the large expected crowds created a real risk of protests and crowd‑management failures.
- The prefect said the decision followed formal requests from the local Jewish community and the consumer group CODACONS and took into account earlier cancellations of Kanye West’s European dates.
- Travis Scott’s July 17 performance was also banned because authorities judged the consecutive scheduling increased security strain and noted continued scrutiny of his past Astroworld crowd‑safety record.
- Festival organisers say they are seeking an alternate venue under a different jurisdiction for Kanye West’s July 18 date, but logistics, legal hurdles and wider European opposition make the outcome uncertain and may affect ticketing and refunds.