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Shakira Cancels World Pride Concert Due to Equipment Issues

Shakira's performance at World Pride 2025 in Washington, D.C. has been canceled due to equipment difficulties stemming from her previous concert in Boston.


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Shakira's scheduled performance for World Pride 2025 in Washington, D.C. has been canceled just a day before the event due to equipment issues from her prior concert in Boston. The Capital Pride Alliance expressed disappointment over the cancellation, which affects the opening ceremony planned for Nationals Park. Despite this setback, other events for the weekend will continue as planned. Shakira expressed her heartbreak over the situation, promising to return to D.C. as soon as possible. Refunds will be issued to ticket holders.

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Shakira concert canceled in Washington DC a day after nixed show in Boston
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"…Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance."

Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled
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"…The cancellation presents a further challenge for the Alliance, but at least a non-political one."

Shakira cancels Washington DC concert citing production issues
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"…Shakira said she was "devastated" that the shows "were just not possible this time.""

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