Taylor Swift | Taylor Swift cancels concerts in Vienna after alleged terrorist attack

Taylor Swift has cancelled a series of concerts in Austria following a suspected terrorist attack.

The 34-year-old pop star was supposed to give three concerts in the Austrian capital Vienna starting Thursday (08.08.24). However, due to a planned terrorist attack in the Ernst Happel Stadium, these shows have now been cancelled.

In a statement published on Instagram, concert promoters Barracuda Music said: “Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts in Vienna have been cancelled due to government confirmation of a planned terrorist attack.

“After government officials confirmed a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone's safety.”

Franz Ruf, Austria's top security chief, said at a press conference: “We have identified appropriate preparatory actions and also that one of the 19-year-old perpetrator's main focuses is the Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.”

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the alleged terrorist attack.

Police investigations focused on the town of Ternitz, where one of the suspects lives with his family. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested before his house was searched and almost half of the town was evacuated.

Ruf confirmed at the press conference that investigators had found “chemical substances” that were currently being examined.

In addition, authorities claim to have found detailed plans of the planned terrorist attack.

Taylor was scheduled to perform at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium on August 8, 9 and 10, and numerous fans traveled from overseas to see the pop star in action.

The organizers have now confirmed that ticket holders will receive a full refund.