The Foo Fighters were forced to evacuate the stage and ultimately cancel their concert at Citi Field in New York City on Wednesday due to dangerous weather conditions, including lightning.
The Foo Fighters' electrifying performance at Citi Field in New York City came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday night when the band was forced to evacuate the stage due to severe weather. The show was ultimately canceled, leaving fans disappointed but understanding of the safety concerns.
Midway through their set, as lightning illuminated the sky above the stadium, the Foo Fighters reluctantly paused their performance. Lead singer Dave Grohl addressed the crowd, acknowledging the dangerous weather and expressing his desire to continue the show.
Foo Fighters Cut Short New York City Concert Due to Severe Weather
"One more?" Grohl asked the crowd. "Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna do one more. That's it. We're gonna do one more, wait this f---ing s--- out. If we can come back, you f---ing know we will, right?"
The band attempted to carry on, transitioning into the intro of their iconic song "Everlong." However, the weather proved too relentless, and Grohl reluctantly informed the crowd that the show had to end.
Foo Fighters Cut Short New York City Concert Due to Severe Weather
"Listen, this f---ing sucks, believe me. If I could do something about it, I would," Grohl told the audibly displeased fans. "Just f---ing hold tight," he started, before backpedaling.
"No - you guys go get safe," he said, shooing the crowd away from the stage.
Foo Fighters Cut Short New York City Concert Due to Severe Weather
The Foo Fighters expressed their disappointment at having to cancel the show but emphasized the safety of their fans, crew, and stadium staff. In a statement released after the announcement, the band said:
"We are so disappointed that we were unable to play our full set for tonight's fantastic crowd at Citi Field. The safety of our fans, the crew, and everyone working in the stadium comes first, so when it was determined that there was no safe way to continue the show in this dangerous weather, we had no choice but to call it a night. We're grateful for every second we were able to play for you and looking forward to seeing you again - maybe as soon as Friday."
The band's decision to cancel the show was met with a mix of frustration and understanding from fans. While some expressed their disappointment in the comments section of social media posts, others commended the band for prioritizing safety.
"Heartbroken to hear that the Foo Fighters show was canceled," one fan wrote on Twitter. "But I totally understand that it was the right call to make."
"No one wants to cancel a show more than the band itself," another fan commented. "Safety first, always!"
It remains unclear whether the Foo Fighters will reschedule the canceled show at Citi Field. The band is currently scheduled to play another show at the stadium in Queens on Friday. A representative for the band has not yet responded to a request for comment.
