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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Excitement turned to disbelief and fury for thousands of Shakira fans in San Antonio, Texas, after the pop superstar's highly anticipated concert was abruptly canceled just moments before doors were set to open. The sudden announcement, blamed on "production issues," triggered a massive backlash online from heartbroken fans, many of whom had traveled long distances and spent significant money to attend the show.
The performance at the Frost Bank Center was meant to be a stop on her celebrated "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" (Women No Longer Cry) World Tour. However, as concertgoers gathered outside the venue, the official announcement dropped, citing insurmountable problems with the stage production that made the show impossible to proceed.
The last-minute nature of the cancellation left fans reeling. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), were flooded with messages of frustration and anger. Fans shared stories of traveling from other cities, booking non-refundable hotels, taking time off work, and arranging childcare, all for nothing. The sentiment was summed up by one user's viral post: "She just lost a fan of 20 years," a comment that resonated with thousands who felt their time and loyalty had been disrespected.
Shakira cancelled her San Antonio show 30 minutes before a concert. This is unacceptable. No explanation. Do it 2 days before, not as it starts. Total lack of professionalism from her and her team. She just lost a fan of 20 years. Do better.
— Alex (@alejandropena) June 14, 2025
Girl @shakira I love you DOWN but wtf!? Cancelling shows just hours before doors open and no official word from you is insanely UNPROFESSIONAL. FIRE YOUR TEAM!! San Antonio show cancelled!
— ✨alex✨ (@alealejandro_28) June 13, 2025
How can you cancel on San Antonio at the last minute???? 40,000 people turned away?
— Alfred Vela (@alfievela) June 13, 2025
Adding a layer of bitter déjà vu for many, this marks the second time the global superstar has canceled a performance in the city. Her 2018 San Antonio show was also called off, then due to a vocal cord hemorrhage.
The Frost Bank Center has confirmed that refunds will be automatically processed through Ticketmaster to the original method of payment. While fans in San Antonio grapple with their disappointment, the "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour is still scheduled to continue with its upcoming dates in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and other major cities.
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