August 18, 2026 – Radio 854 Music News:

Kanye West set to perform two concerts in Russia

Kanye West, who now officially goes by the name Ye, is set to perform two concerts in Russia this autumn.

The American rapper will take the stage at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg on October 10 and 11, 2026, according to the venue and Russian concert promoter Say Agency. The stadium can accommodate around 70,000–80,000 spectators.

Two-night St. Petersburg show

Tickets are already on sale, with prices reportedly ranging from 9,000 rubles (around $106) for the cheapest seats to 160,000 rubles (around $1,880) for VIP boxes. The lowest-priced tickets reportedly sold out within an hour.

The concerts are expected to form part of Ye’s 2026 world tour. His official tour schedule currently includes dates across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States.

A controversial return to Russia

The announcement is attracting considerable attention because Ye has faced cancellations and restrictions in several European countries following a series of antisemitic statements and other controversies.

Ye previously visited Moscow in 2024 for the birthday celebration of fashion designer Gosha Rubchinskiy, but he did not perform publicly during that visit. The upcoming St. Petersburg concerts would therefore mark his first solo performances in Russia.

For Russian fans, the announcement represents a rare opportunity to see one of hip-hop’s biggest names live. For Ye, the two-night engagement adds another major stop to an already ambitious 2026 touring schedule.

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