Ed Sheeran’s concert in Las Vegas postponed due to technical issues
Las Vegas, NV – Ed Sheeran’s highly anticipated concert in Las Vegas was postponed at the last minute on Saturday night, leaving thousands of disappointed fans outside the city’s Allegiant Stadium. The Grammy-winning musician took to Instagram to apologize for the sudden change in plans, citing “technical issues” as the reason for the cancellation.
“I can’t believe I’m typing this but there have been some challenges encountered during the load in of our Vegas show,” Sheeran wrote in his Instagram post. “It’s impossible to go forward with the show. I’m so sorry.”
Sheeran assured fans that the concert would be rescheduled for Saturday, October 28th, with all purchased tickets remaining valid for the new date. He expressed his sincere apologies to those who had traveled to attend the show and wished he could change the situation.
On Sunday, Sheeran provided more information about the cause of the postponement. He shared a snippet of a report from The Sun, which indicated that there was a “flooring problem” at the venue. According to the report, rubber tiling had become unstuck, causing two tall towers to slip overnight. Despite efforts to reinforce the towers, they were still found to be shifting, posing a safety risk.
“A little bit more context on the cancellation yesterday. It was a safety issue, and we really tried to do the best we could to make the show happen, but I’m not gonna risk the safety of my fans for anything,” Sheeran added.
Before the postponement announcement, thousands of fans had already gathered outside Allegiant Stadium, enduring scorching temperatures of over 90 degrees. Some fans required medical attention for heat-related issues, with one person even being transported to a local hospital, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
Fans expressed frustration with the lack of communication and the last-minute cancellation. “We were just worried about safety and communication,” one fan told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Us having to be the ones who had to carry the people to medics, having to tell people it was canceled, it was unacceptable.”
Allegiant Stadium employees revealed that a record-breaking 65,000 tickets had been sold for Sheeran’s concert, making it the largest event in the stadium’s history. However, the complexity of Sheeran’s stage setup, including a 360 video screen and sound towers, led to production issues that caused delays and eventually the postponement of the show.
Allegiant Stadium issued a statement apologizing for the inconvenience caused to fans and assuring them that updates were communicated as quickly as possible. The stadium opened its doors at 5:05 PM to allow fans to escape the heat, and assistance was provided to anyone in need.
The article was last updated at 7:02 p.m. to include further explanation about the technical issues that prompted the postponement of Sheeran’s Saturday night concert in Las Vegas.