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Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts in Italy Canceled Over Security Concerns

Italian authorities have banned scheduled July concerts by Kanye West (now known as Ye) and Travis Scott in Reggio Emilia, citing security concerns. West was slated to headline the Hellwat Festival on July 18.

Variety Music·May 31, 2026·via Variety Music

Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts in Italy Canceled Over Security Concerns

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May 31, 2026 12:55am PT

Kanye West and Travis Scott Concerts Banned in Italy

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Italian authorities have banned upcoming concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott that had been schduled to take place in July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia citing security concerns.

West, now known as Ye, was scheduled to headline the Hellwat Festival on July 18 at the RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia. The venue has a capacity of 103,000 spectators, that would have made it one of West’s biggest arena appearances ever, according to organizers. Scott was expected to perform at the RCF Arena on July 17.