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Kanye West Concert in Poland Will Be Cancelled, Newspaper Reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 17, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 17, 2026
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Slaski Stadium in Chorzów is set to cancel Kanye West’s planned June 19 concert, amid mounting backlash following postponed shows in France and a UK travel ban.
Kanye West concert in Poland will be cancelled, venue says
Details Surrounding the Cancellation of Kanye West's Concert in Poland
WARSAW, April 17 (Reuters) - A Polish stadium said on Friday that it will cancel a concert by U.S. rapper Kanye West days after he postponed a show in France amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments and celebration of Nazism.
Official Statement from the Venue
"We would like to inform you that the Ye (Kanye West) concert planned for 19 June 2026 at the... Slaski stadium will not take place due to formal and legal reasons," stadium director Adam Strzyzewski said in a statement posted on Facebook.
Background and Recent Developments
International Reactions and Previous Cancellations
The decision by the Slaski stadium in the western city of Chorzow, first reported by Wyborcza newspaper on its website, comes just over a week after Britain blocked the 48-year-old from travelling there to headline a festival.
Kanye West's Response and Apology
There was no immediate comment from the rapper, now known as Ye, who in January apologised for his behaviour, which he attributed to untreated bipolar disorder, and renounced past expressions of admiration for Adolf Hitler.
Political and Social Context in Poland
Government Stance on the Event
Authorities in Poland had already signalled they would seek to ban the planned June 19 concert.
Statement from Polish Culture Minister
"In a country scarred by the history of the Holocaust, we cannot pretend that this is just entertainment," Polish Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska said on Thursday.
Historical Background
More than 1.1 million people, most of them Jews, were murdered at the Auschwitz death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War Two. Nazi Germany killed more than 3 million of Poland's 3.2 million Jewish population.
Other International Bans and Performances
Ye was barred from Australia last year after releasing a song promoting Nazism and advertising swastika T-shirts on his website.
He has performed in the United States and Mexico City this year, with further concerts planned in Europe and Asia.
(Reporting by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk, additional reporting by Alan Charlish; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Key Takeaways
- •Slaski Stadium plans to terminate its contract and send a legal notice, citing Poland’s Holocaust legacy and public sensitivity.
- •Ye previously postponed his Marseille show after French authorities sought a ban, and was barred from the UK’s Wireless Festival after visa denial.
- •The cancellation adds to growing cancellations of Ye’s European shows amid controversy over antisemitic remarks and Nazi symbolism.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanye West concert in Poland will be cancelled, newspaper reports
1Why was Kanye West's concert in Poland cancelled?
The concert was cancelled due to controversy surrounding Kanye West's past antisemitic comments and celebration of Nazism.
2Which stadium was set to host Kanye West's concert in Poland?
The concert was planned at Slaski stadium in Chorzow, western Poland.
3Was there any official response from Kanye West regarding the cancellation?
There was no immediate comment from Kanye West or his representatives about the Polish concert cancellation.
4What actions have other countries taken regarding Kanye West's planned performances?
Britain blocked Kanye West from headlining a festival, and Australia barred him from entering due to similar controversies.