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Kanye West scheduled for two sold-out concerts in St. Petersburg
American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, is scheduled to perform two concerts at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, 2026. The shows, held in a 70,000-capacity venue, reportedly sold out within an hour.
Following speculation regarding a potential meeting between West and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the rumors. Peskov clarified that the presidential administration is not responsible for organizing celebrity concert activities, stating, “This isn’t our topic. This isn’t Mosconcert, this is the presidential administration.”
The announcement has drawn mixed reactions within Russia. While the demand for shows has increased local hotel prices, some figures have voiced opposition. Activist Vitaly Borodin has called for the cancellation of the performances, citing West's past controversial remarks. Additionally, conservative lawmaker Vitaly Milonov suggested the artist should perform traditional Russian songs during his visit.
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Dmitry Peskov · Gazprom Arena · Kanye West · Kremlin · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kanye West is scheduled to perform two concerts at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, 2026. canal44.com · allhiphop.com · www.g4media.ro
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russian activist Vitaly Borodin announced intentions to request authorities to cancel the shows. www.g4media.ro
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Gazprom Arena has a capacity of 70,000 people. canal44.com · allhiphop.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tickets for the St. Petersburg concerts sold out in less than one hour. canal44.com · allhiphop.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Kremlin spokesperson stated that organizing concerts is not a concern of the presidential administration. canal44.com · allhiphop.com · www.g4media.ro