Benson Boone was due to perform at Birmingham Utilita Arena on Saturday night but cancelled just an hour before he was due on stage after ‘trying everything’
23:19, 01 Nov 2025Updated 23:19, 01 Nov 2025
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American pop sensation Benson Boone pulled his Birmingham concert at the eleventh hour, leaving fans devastated just 60 minutes before showtime.
The singer had been due to take to the stage at Birmingham Utilita Arena on Saturday evening.
But an hour before the performance he confirmed he could not make it.
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Writing on Instagram, he shared: “Birmingham I am so so sorry but I will not be able to perform tonight.
“I have tried everything I can to revive my voice, but I cannot give you the show I’d like to be able to give you with the condition of my throat right now.
“I am working with my team to find a date to reschedule as soon as possible.”
He added: “This is genuinely the crappiest feeling, I am so sorry. I promise you I will do everything in my power to make it up to you.
“I’ll update you guys as soon as I can. “Thank you for everything you do. I love you guys so much. B.”
The Utilita Arena issued a statement apoligising for the ‘extremely short notice and inconvenience caused’ and clarifying what fans should do next.
It read: “We’re sorry to share that Benson Boone’s show tonight, Saturday 1st November, at Utilita Arena Birmingham has been cancelled due to artist illness.
“We’re working through all possible options to reschedule.
“Ticket holders will be contacted directly as soon as we have an update.
“We understand how disappointing this is and sincerely apolgise for the extremely short notice and the inconvenience caused.
“We’re sending Benson our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
“For any questions, please contact your ticket provider directly.”
Roads around the arena were said to be heavily congested earlier after the cancelled performance.
The artist has not yet clarified whether his remaining three UK performances will go ahead.
Three consecutive London shows are scheduled to begin on Monday.