Noah Kahan’s New York Concert Called Off Hours Before Showtime Due to Severe Weather

On the night of July 18, 2024, the folk-pop singer-songwriter Noah Kahan’s “Great Divide” tour stop in Queens was cancelled minutes before the scheduled start. One source identifies the venue as Citi Field, while another cites Forest Hills Stadium; both agree the decision was driven by forecasts of severe thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, and the risk of flash flooding. Organizers announced the cancellation after monitoring weather patterns throughout the afternoon, emphasizing safety for the thousands of fans already inside. No alternative date had been set at the time of the announcement, though later communications indicated a postponed show for August 14, with original tickets remaining valid.

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Venue officials released a statement noting, “The show tonight … has been cancelled due to inclement weather. This was a very difficult decision to make, but the first priority is always to keep everyone safe.” Noah Kahan posted on Instagram, expressing exhaustion over attempts to salvage the event and apologizing to fans for the inconvenience. He also reassured ticket holders that refunds would be processed and that the team would work to reschedule the performance.

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Social-media commentary reflected a mix of disappointment and understanding. Many fans lamented the travel plans and expenses incurred, while a sizable portion praised the artist’s decision to prioritize safety, thanking him for waiting as long as possible before pulling the plug.

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The canceled New York show was part of the “We’ll All Be Here Forever” leg supporting Kahan’s fourth studio album, *The Great Divide* (released April 24, 2024). Following the postponement, the tour will continue with dates in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and mainland Europe later in 2024.

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• “The show tonight at Citi Field has been cancelled due to inclement weather. This was a very difficult decision to make, but the first priority is always to keep everyone safe,” — Venue statement

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• “Rain showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of damaging wind gusts and flash flooding, were expected into the night.” — Venue statement

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• “I am so incredibly sorry. We waited as long as we possibly could in hopes that the weather would clear, but it became clear that it wasn't safe for us, the crew or all of you.” — Noah Kahan

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• “We'll do everything we can to come back and make this right. Thank you for understanding, and I'm so sorry.” — Noah Kahan

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• “I know so many of you travelled, made plans and have been looking forward to this night for a long time,” — Noah Kahan

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