Kanye West Europe Tour Hits Fresh Setback as Polish Show Cancelled
Kanye West’s planned concert in Poland has been cancelled, marking another setback for the rapper’s 2026 European tour as controversy continues to surround his public image and past remarks.
The performance, scheduled for 19 June 2026 at the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, was officially called off by organisers who cited “formal and legal reasons” for the decision. Stadium director Adam Strzyżewski confirmed the cancellation in a public statement shared on social media, ending weeks of uncertainty around the event.
The cancellation comes only days after West, who now goes by Ye, postponed a show in France amid rising public backlash. That French concert, set for Marseille’s Orange Vélodrome, was delayed indefinitely, with the artist later posting on social media that he did not “want to put my fans in the middle of it.”
West has faced increasing resistance in Europe due to his past antisemitic comments, which have sparked widespread criticism from governments, advocacy groups and event organisers. In the UK, authorities recently blocked him from entering the country to headline the Wireless Festival, ruling that his presence would “not be conducive to the public good.”
That decision led to the withdrawal of his electronic travel authorisation, effectively cancelling his UK appearances. The festival organisers were forced to revise their line-up after the rapper was removed.
In Poland, officials had also publicly expressed discomfort with the idea of him performing. Culture Minister Marta Cienkowska stated that in a country with a history deeply tied to the Holocaust, such performances cannot be treated as “just entertainment.” Her remarks referenced Poland’s historical suffering during World War Two, including the murder of more than one million people, mostly Jews, at Auschwitz.
West has not issued a direct response to the Polish cancellation, although he previously apologised for past behaviour, attributing some of his actions to untreated bipolar disorder. He has also said he is working to make amends, though critics remain unconvinced.
Despite the growing list of cancellations, West continues to maintain an active performance schedule in other regions. He has already performed in the United States and Mexico this year, and has announced upcoming shows in countries including India, Turkey, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Portugal.
However, his European tour has been repeatedly disrupted. Earlier this month, he announced the postponement of his Marseille show “until further notice,” adding that he remained committed to future performances.
In addition to concert cancellations, West has also faced broader industry pushback. He was previously barred from entering Australia after releasing music and merchandise widely condemned as promoting Nazi symbolism. That incident further intensified global scrutiny of his public statements and artistic direction.
Stadium authorities in Poland have not confirmed whether the concert will be rescheduled or replaced. For now, the cancellation adds to a growing list of halted appearances across Europe, reflecting ongoing concerns from both public officials and private organisers.
West has not commented further on the Poland decision.
