Italian authorities have cancelled plans for a major Kanye West concert in Reggio Emilia, northern Italy, after growing protests and security concerns linked to the rapper's antisemitic remarks, with the decision announced on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
The decision came after local groups, including Jewish community representatives, anti-fascist organisations, trade unions, and political figures, had publicly urged officials to block the event. Authorities said the close timing of two major concerts in the same venue, alongside the risk of protests, created a security situation that could not be safely managed.
