Rosalía is recovering after being forced to cut short a concert in Milan on Wednesday after suffering severe food poisoning, according to multiple reports. She broke the news herself to the crowd in Italy during her performance, and by the next day, the singer had already turned to social media to announce that she was feeling better. The incident took place at the Unipol Forum, where Rosalía eventually left the stage, apologising to the audience as she was seen off with a rousing ovation.
The moment was captured in videos recorded by concertgoers and later shared on social media, documenting the abrupt end to the show. It remains unknown how many songs or how long into the concert Rosalía performed before stopping, and what specific food or source caused her food poisoning has not been disclosed. Rosalía was recently recognised as best international artist at the Brit Awards, adding to her accolades amid this tour disruption.
I’ve tried to do this concert. I’ve been ill from the start. I’ve had really bad food poisoning.
Her fourth album, 'Lux', is a spiritually themed work that marks an unexpected departure from her previous sound, which was more heavily influenced by flamenco and R&B. The record features songs in 13 languages, including German, English and Sicilian, as well as her native Spanish, showcasing her artistic evolution. Rosalía's international tour began earlier this month in France and will conclude in Puerto Rico in September, raising questions about the impact of this incident on the remaining dates.
Whether the Milan concert will be rescheduled or refunded for attendees has not been announced. The tour's schedule includes multiple European and American stops before finishing in Puerto Rico, with the Milan show being a key date in Italy. This disruption comes as Rosalía promotes 'Lux', an album that represents a significant shift in her musical direction toward spiritual themes and multilingual compositions.
I tried to hold on until the end, but I feel extremely unwell. I’m being sick out there. I really wanted to give you the best concert.
Thank you so much for all the love and understanding from everyone who was there yesterday.