Kanye West's Russia concerts sell out post Europe cancellations

Kanye West is set to perform two stadium concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, on October 10 and 11, 2026, marking a significant return to the international stage after a series of cancellations across Europe. The shows at the Gazprom Arena were confirmed by the venue's Telegram channel and the rapper's producer, Joseph Karre, along with local organizer SAY Agency. If the concerts proceed, West would become one of the most prominent Western music stars to perform in Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

The performances are part of the Ye Live Concert Tour 2026, supporting West's 12th album, "Bully." Tickets for the events went on sale on August 17 and reportedly sold out within an hour, with the cheapest seats priced at 9,000 rubles (approximately £150) and the most expensive at 160,000 rubles. The Gazprom Arena, home to the Zenit St. Petersburg football club, has a capacity of about 70,000 spectators.

The announcement comes after West's 2026 European tour was marred by bans and cancellations in multiple countries. Authorities in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Poland, and Switzerland pulled the plug on his scheduled appearances,...