Stage Failure Cancels Fenway Concerts, Fans Upset

Concerts by Shakira, Jason Aldean, and Brooks & Dunn at Boston's Fenway Park, scheduled for May 29 and 30, were canceled just hours before showtime after part of the stage fell apart during rehearsals. The cancellations, first attributed to 'unforeseen circumstances' on social media, were later confirmed by Live Nation and venue sources to be due to safety concerns identified in a routine inspection. Boston Inspectional Services intervened, shutting down the events to ensure attendee safety. All staff and performers were reported safe. Fans who had already traveled for the shows expressed frustration over the abrupt cancellation and lack of timely information, with many unable to recover travel and accommodation costs. Refunds were offered for tickets, but concerns remain about the safety and reliability of future Fenway Concert Series events.