Global pop icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Shakira was supposed to perform in India in April. However, her comeback plans have been jolted due to the West Asia tensions. As per the latest update from the organisers, the concert has been postponed due to the “geopolitical situation and regional tensions.” Ticket holders will receive a full refund.
Shakira’s India concert cancelled
“Due to the prevailing geopolitical situation and regional tensions, the Feeding India Concert featuring Shakira has been postponed until further notice. The well-being of our fans, the artist, and the production team remains our foremost priority. All ticket holders will receive a full refund, automatically processed to your original mode of payment,” a post on District Updates’ Instagram handle read.
“We’re working with the artist’s team to find a new date and will share updates as soon as we have them. The Feeding India Concert has always stood for something greater, and that commitment remains unchanged,” the organisers said.
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Shakira’s performance was scheduled in Mumbai at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on April 10 and at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on April 15.
About West Asia conflict
The development comes amid escalating tensions and conflict that reportedly began in West Asia on February 28, following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint military strikes by the US and Israel. In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries and Israel, disrupting waterways and affecting international energy markets and global economic stability.
Due to the conflict in the region, Iran has reportedly restricted access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for global energy supply.
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former leader, was appointed as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.
More about Shakira
Shakira, whose chart-topping anthems including “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and the World Cup phenomenon “Waka Waka” have made her one of the best-selling music artists of all time, brings more than just star power to the stage. Through her Barefoot Foundation, the Colombian superstar has championed education and child welfare for vulnerable communities.
Shakira recently set a new record after a live performance, performing to more than 400,000 people at Mexico City’s Zocalo, the largest crowd ever recorded at the iconic square. She has also been named a 2026 nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, further cementing her status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.
