Robbie Williams Lima: 24 September Show Called Off as Peru Venue Is Shut
PERU · LIVE MUSIC
Key Facts
- —What happened San Miguel district temporarily closed Arena 1 Park hours before Robbie Williams’ second Lima show on 24 September 2026.
- —Why The municipality cited deficient evacuation routes, disorder at the exits and unauthorised closure of pedestrian accesses.
- —What the promoter says One Entertainment says the concert will be rescheduled and a new date announced soon on its social media.
- —The catch No new date, venue or refund procedure had been announced by the morning of 25 September.
- —What comes next Consumer agency Indecopi is monitoring the promoter, which must explain rescheduling or refund options clearly.
The Robbie Williams Lima second night fell to a municipal closure order, leaving thousands of fans waiting for a new date.
Robbie Williams played his first ever concert in Peru on Wednesday night, but his second never happened. The Robbie Williams Lima show set for Thursday 24 September was called off when San Miguel district closed Arena 1 Park.
The closure came hours before the 21:00 start. The promoter, One Entertainment, says the concert will be rescheduled, but it has not given a date.
The first night went ahead and was Williams’ first ever performance in Peru. RPP’s review said the showman had settled his debt with Peru.
Why Robbie Williams Lima Night Two Was Stopped
The Municipality of San Miguel ordered the immediate, temporary closure of Arena 1 Park, on Lima’s Costa Verde seafront. It pointed to problems during the first concert on Wednesday 23 September.
The failings showed “particularly in the evacuation routes”, the municipality said, and in exit disorder and unauthorised access closures. It said it acted to protect fans’ safety and the peace of local residents.
Jorge Román Saavedra, the district’s municipal manager, told RPP radio why. “The venue has been closed because the evacuation protocols set by the municipality were not met,” he said.
The plan offered up to four ways out: the climbs to Gamarra and Independencia, the Belén bridge and 40 buses. Those steps were not followed on Wednesday night, he said.
Román said the district approved the concert after Lima’s metropolitan authorities judged Arena 1 Park safe. He said an Interior Ministry resolution made the organiser responsible for evacuation inside and outside.
One sore point was the closure of the Parque Belén bridge, a pedestrian link between upper San Miguel and the Costa Verde. Some fans said they struggled to leave and that the blockage caused confusion.
Román said the municipality suspects the promoter put up the barriers, which staff then removed. Accounts differ: one listener told RPP that emergency services said police had closed the bridge.
What the Promoter and Ticketmaster Say
One Entertainment said it had fixed the points raised by the municipality from early Thursday. “However, as of the close of this statement we had received no response allowing the show to go ahead,” it said.
The promoter did not say what measures it took or whether Arena 1 Park would host the new date. It said the new date would be announced “shortly” on its social media, after talks with Williams’ team.
Ticketmaster, the official seller, said the organiser had told it the concert would be rescheduled because of the closure. It will send details to buyers at the email address used for the purchase.
Neither company had announced a refund procedure by Friday morning. Fans who had gathered outside the venue on Thursday went home without a confirmed new date.
Arena 1 Park itself said it regretted the cancellation, adding that “the safety and wellbeing of the public are a permanent priority”. The municipality has also referred the case to a crime-prevention prosecutor and to Indecopi’s consumer protection commission.
What Indecopi Requires
Indecopi, Peru’s consumer protection agency, said it was monitoring One Entertainment S.A.C. to make sure consumers’ rights are respected. It reminded the promoter to communicate clearly, completely and on time.
The options must include a rescheduled concert or, where it applies, a refund of the ticket price. If refunds are offered, the promoter must explain the procedure, how to claim and the deadlines.
Why It Matters If You Live in Lima
If you bought a ticket for 24 September, keep it and watch the email linked to your Ticketmaster account. Official updates will also come on One Entertainment’s social media.
Do not sell or buy tickets on resale sites while the new date and venue are still unclear. Indecopi says the promoter must offer a refund where applicable and explain how to claim it.
You can file a complaint with Indecopi on 01 224 7777 or through its Reclama Virtual platform. Keep receipts, emails and screenshots of the original sale.
Businesses in Peru must also keep a complaints book, the libro de reclamaciones, which can be online; Ticketmaster has one. Providers generally have 15 working days to answer.
Lima has become a regular stop for big tours, and venue safety is now under the spotlight. Arena 1 sits on the Costa Verde, where access roads and footbridges limit how fast crowds can leave.
Other big dates are not at Arena 1. BTS play Estadio San Marcos on 7, 9 and 10 October, a different venue.
What Comes Next
The key questions now are the new date, the venue and when the temporary closure of Arena 1 Park will be lifted. That depends on the municipality accepting the promoter’s fixes.
Williams is touring Latin America on his Britpop LATAM Tour 2026. He plays Santiago on 27 September, then the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on 1, 2 and 4 October.
Any new Lima date has to fit around that schedule. Before leaving, he sang “Angels” outside his Miraflores hotel and told fans he was heartbroken but would return soon, Infobae reported.
For now, Indecopi says it is monitoring the promoter’s response. The municipality’s referral to its consumer protection commission keeps the case open.
Sources: Infobae, promoter statement and municipality, 24 September 2026; Infobae, Ticketmaster statement, 24 September 2026; RPP, municipal manager interview, 24 September 2026; RPP, Arena 1 statement, 25 September 2026; Infobae, Belén bridge, 24 September 2026; La República, Indecopi statement, 24 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Robbie Williams’ second Lima concert called off?
The San Miguel district temporarily closed Arena 1 Park hours before the show on 24 September 2026. It cited evacuation problems, disorder at the exits and unauthorised closure of pedestrian accesses.
Will the concert be rescheduled?
Yes, according to the promoter One Entertainment and Ticketmaster. No new date or venue had been announced by the morning of 25 September.
Can I get a refund?
Indecopi says the promoter must explain the options, including a refund where it applies. No refund procedure had been published by 25 September.
Where will updates be published?
Ticketmaster will email buyers at the address used for the purchase. One Entertainment will post the new date on its social media.
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