Lady Gaga canceled her concert in Montreal on Monday evening just hours before showtime due to a worsening respiratory infection. The Grammy-winning singer announced the cancellation via Instagram Stories, stating she had been fighting the illness for days but was advised by her doctor not to perform.
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Gaga, 40, apologized to fans, calling the cancellation 'deeply disappointing' and expressing regret for those who made plans to attend. She emphasized that her condition had deteriorated, making it impossible to deliver the performance quality her audience deserved. The cancellation marks the second time this year Gaga has scrapped a show at the last minute; in September, she postponed a Miami concert due to vocal cord strain.
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Gaga is currently on her Mayhem Ball Tour, which began in July. The Montreal show was scheduled to be her third performance in the city, following concerts on Thursday and Friday. She is set to perform in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday and Friday before wrapping up the tour in New York City next Monday.
The singer did not immediately announce rescheduling details or refund policies for the canceled Montreal show. In her September cancellation, Gaga cited medical advice to avoid risking further vocal damage. This latest cancellation highlights ongoing health challenges for the performer, who has been open about her struggles with chronic pain and mental health in the past.
Gaga’s team has not yet addressed whether the Montreal show will be rescheduled or if refunds will be issued. Fans who attended her previous Montreal performances described the shows as 'magical and deeply meaningful,' according to her social media post.