Taylor Swift cancels Vienna concerts after terror threat foiled
11:21 AM EDT, August 8, 2024
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel her concerts in Vienna after two men were detained for planning an attack at the stadium where she was supposed to perform. There is a statement.
Taylor Swift is currently performing concerts as part of the global The Eras Tour. After three nights in Warsaw, the American artist was set to appear in Vienna. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, August 7, news spread that the ISIS group planned terrorist attacks at the Happel stadium.
According to BBC, citing Director General for Public Safety Franz Ruf, Austrian security services arrested two men who were supposed to be connected with the planned attacks at Taylor Swift's concert.
Taylor Swift concert canceled due to planned terrorist attacks
A few hours after this news appeared, the Austrian concert organizer posted a statement on Instagram announcing the cancellation of The Eras Tour in Vienna. Taylor Nation shared the post.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour Vienna shows canceled due to government officials confirmation of a planned terrorist attack. We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone's safety. All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days, as read in the statement from Barracuda Music.