Doja Cat gets emotional after weather forces cancellation of Primavera sound set

Doja Cat became visibly emotional while speaking about the cancellation of her scheduled performance at the Primavera Sound Barcelona festival, describing the moment as deeply disappointing despite her eagerness to take the stage for fans.

The Grammy-winning artist was set to headline the major waterfront festival on June 4, but the show was abruptly called off due to severe weather conditions.

Speaking on camera following the cancellation, Doja Cat said she had been prepared to perform despite exhaustion, explaining that her main motivation was connecting with her audience.

“I really wanted to do this show… I was so tired, but I just wanted to perform for my fans,” she said.

The singer added that she had previously been able to push through challenging conditions, including performing in the rain, but said this cancellation felt different and more difficult to process.

Doja Cat, known for hits including Say So and Paint the Town Red, became emotional as she reflected on the situation, apologizing to fans and expressing frustration that the decision was out of her control.

At one point during her message, she appeared to tear up while addressing supporters, saying she felt as though she had let them down, despite the cancellation being due to circumstances beyond her influence.

She reassured fans that she would return to the stage soon, promising to come back “with fire” for her next scheduled performance on June 6.

The incident highlights the growing impact of extreme weather disruptions on large-scale music festivals, where safety concerns can force last-minute changes to live events.