NAIROBI, Kenya – Kanye West has seen another European concert cancelled amid ongoing backlash over his past antisemitic comments.
Just days after postponing a show in France—saying on social media that he didn’t “want to put my fans in the middle of it”—his scheduled performance at Poland’s Slaski Stadium has now also been called off.
The venue’s director, Adam Strzyzewski, confirmed the decision in a Facebook post: “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.”
In April, West had been announced as the headline act for London’s Wireless Festival, a move that immediately drew strong criticism due to his history of antisemitic remarks. On 7 April, the Home Office blocked him from entering the UK and denied his visa, leading to the festival’s cancellation.
The UK government had faced mounting pressure to bar West—who now performs as Ye—because of previous actions, including releasing a track titled Heil Hitler and promoting a swastika T-shirt on his website.
After the UK entry ban, which followed criticism from Jewish organisations, the Prime Minister, and the Mayor of London over his inclusion as a headliner, West issued a statement outlining his intentions.
He said: “My only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peach and love through my music.
“I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet with members of the Jewish community in the UK in person, to listen. I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open. I’m here.”
Wireless Festival also released a statement explaining the situation: “The Home Office has withdrawn YE’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom.
As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. As with every Wireless Festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking YE and no concerns were highlighted at the time.
“Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have had. As YE said today, he acknowledges that words alone are not enough, and in spite of this still hopes to be given the opportunity to begin a conversation with the Jewish community in the UK.”
