Overview

• Williams apologized on Instagram, saying Istanbul authorities canceled the concert in the interests of public safety.
• The organising company was cited by local reporting as attributing the decision to potential security risks and public backlash.
• The show had been scheduled for October 7 at Atakoy Marina, which coincides with the two-year anniversary of the 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
• Coverage links heightened tensions to Williams’ public statements about his family’s Jewish faith and his past performances in Israel.
• The UK Foreign Office advises against travel to parts of Turkey, and pre-order emails state his Britpop album is now slated for release on February 6, 2026.