Overview

• During the July 18 show at the Chase Center, Perry’s suspended butterfly-shaped prop lurched downward mid-performance of “Roar,” forcing her to grip the structure and steady herself before finishing the song.
• Fan-shot videos shared on X and Instagram captured the moment, with viewers applauding Perry’s composure under duress.
• The singer reassured audiences by posting a close-up photo on her Instagram Story captioned “Good Night San Fran,” confirming she was unharmed.
• This malfunction follows a June incident in Adelaide where a metallic sphere tilted mid-air and echoes a similar flying-car scare on Beyoncé’s Houston tour stop.
• Industry observers and fans have questioned the reliability of elaborate aerial set pieces as Perry’s tour heads to Seattle on July 21.