Overview

• Williams announced the cancellation on Instagram, saying city officials called off the event in the interests of public safety and apologising to fans.
• The show was scheduled for 7 October at Istanbul’s Atakoy Marina, a date noted in coverage as the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel.
• Event organisers and local outlet Turkiye Today pointed to potential security threats and public backlash as factors behind the decision, as reported by multiple media.
• The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to parts of Turkey, with guidance warning that insurance may be invalidated if people travel against FCDO advice.
• With the stadium finale off, Williams will play a much smaller ticketed date at London’s Dingwalls, and his Britpop album release has been moved to 6 February 2026.