Kanye West’s Russia concerts are still happening despite venue drama, promoter Say Agency confirms amid ticket chaos.
Kanye West is still heading to Russia this October despite a major venue claiming no deal exists for his performances.
The Moscow-based promoter Say Agency is pushing back hard against Gazprom Arena’s statement that no contract was signed for the St. Petersburg shows scheduled for October 10 and 11.
Say Agency learned about the venue’s denial the same way everyone else did, through social media, and they’re now working to resolve what’s clearly a serious miscommunication between parties.
The promoter made it crystal clear that the concerts aren’t canceled and preparations are moving forward as planned.
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“We want to assure you that the concert has not been canceled,” Say Agency stated, emphasizing that the dates remain listed on Kanye’s official website.
This is a critical moment because tickets sold out within hours of the announcement, with the cheapest seats at around $106 disappearing within just sixty minutes.
The most expensive VIP packages went for nearly $1,900, and Russian fans rushed to secure their spots at the 70,000-capacity Gazprom Arena.
What makes this performance historically significant is that Kanye would become the first major Western artist to perform in Russia since the country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The venue’s public denial created immediate chaos among ticket holders who suddenly weren’t sure if their purchases were valid.
The situation highlights how quickly things can spiral when official channels aren’t aligned, leaving fans in limbo about whether they’ll actually get to see the show they paid for.
Say Agency is urging everyone to hold tight and wait for confirmed information rather than panicking based on conflicting statements.
The promoter acknowledged that problems have emerged but stressed that discussions are ongoing to work everything out. Kanye’s international comeback comes after he faced multiple European tour cancellations earlier this year.
Say Agency’s message is straightforward: stay calm, don’t believe the rumors, and wait for the official word on how this gets resolved.
The promoter is asking fans to remain patient as negotiations continue between all parties involved in making these historic performances happen.
This article was originally published on allhiphop.com.
