Dani Martín's father dies, Barcelona Palau Sant Jordi concerts cancelled

Spanish singer Dani Martín cancelled two sold-out concerts at the Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona's large indoor arena, after the death of his father on 24 October 2026. The shows had been scheduled for 23 and 24 October.

Martin, who was in Barcelona on tour, left the city urgently and returned to Madrid to be with his family. He announced the news on social media, writing that he had been with his father in his final moments. The cause of death was not made public.

The concerts belonged to the tour marking 25 years of his career, which had been drawing large crowds across Spain. The cancellation interrupted that run abruptly and left fans in Barcelona waiting for information about refunds and new dates.

The episode mattered because it put the rest of the tour in doubt. Messages of support from fellow artists and fans followed, and the question of when and how Martin would resume performing became the central point of the story, leading to the later announcement of final tour dates.