San Miguel Shuts Arena 1 After Robbie Williams Show; Second Concert Canceled
Municipality cites evacuation and access violations at the Costa Verde venue, leaving fans waiting and nearby Costa 21 unaffected for now.
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- San Miguel municipality ordered immediate closure of Arena 1 after safety violations at first Robbie Williams concert
- Second concert canceled Thursday; fans left waiting inside and outside venue
- Violations included evacuation route deficiencies, disorderly exits, and unauthorized closure of pedestrian bridge accesses
- Closure applies only to Arena 1; neighboring Costa 21 venue not affected at this time
- No timeline given for reopening; upcoming events at Arena 1 remain uncertain
The Municipality of San Miguel ordered the immediate closure of Arena 1 on Thursday after identifying safety failures during Robbie Williams' first concert on Wednesday night. Officials cited insufficient evacuation routes, disorderly exits, and the unauthorized closure of pedestrian accesses on the Belén Park bridge.
The second concert, scheduled for Thursday evening, was canceled as a direct result of the closure order. Dozens of ticket holders remained inside and outside the venue awaiting official word, while municipal trucks and National Police officers guarded the perimeter.
“Officially they haven't said anything yet, everything is paused.”
Authorities have not announced a timeline for lifting the closure or detailed the corrective steps Arena 1 must take. The measure applies specifically to Arena 1 and does not currently extend to Costa 21, a separate venue also located on the Costa Verde circuit in San Miguel.
Event organizers with upcoming dates at Arena 1 must now coordinate with the venue and local authorities to determine whether their shows can proceed. Fans are advised to monitor official channels from promoters and ticketing agencies for updates.
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