Kanye West performs in Russia by October 31?

ResolutionResolved NO

YES payout0¢

NO payout100¢

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Signal endedNov 1

Forecast updated

Sep 9 forecast

Gazprom Arena denies a signed rental deal and omits the shows from its calendar, so Ye performing in Russia by October 31 is unlikely.

The strongest current evidence weighs against the concerts: Gazprom Arena says no rental agreement exists, excludes foreign concerts from its October calendar, and reports that sales began without necessary documents. The promoter nevertheless insists the shows will proceed, has produced venue-support letters, reports an artist contract and advance payment, and demonstrated substantial ticket demand. Other venues have expressed interest, but no replacement booking is confirmed, and Ye has already had several planned European dates canceled this year. With little time to finalize a venue, permits, production and travel, a qualifying performance by October 31 is unlikely, though a rapid agreement or relocation keeps it live.

Points to NO

Gazprom Arena does not recognize the announced concerts on its official October schedule.
On September 4, Gazprom Arena said its October 2026 calendar contained no concerts by foreign performers.
The planned St. Petersburg shows lack documented venue and government approvals.
On August 28, venue-connected interlocutors said organizers had not sought mandatory mass-event approvals from the relevant city departments.
Ye’s other planned European shows have repeatedly fallen through during 2026.
On August 25, reporting identified the Russian dates among several Ye shows canceled by venues or authorities in England, France, Italy and Poland during 2026.

Points to YES

The promoter has produced written evidence of earlier venue support and continues asserting that the concerts will proceed.
On September 4, Say Agency published two August documents signed by Zenit’s board chairman stating that Gazprom Arena agreed to provide the venue for an October concert.
Strong advance sales give organizers a substantial commercial incentive to salvage the concerts.
On August 19, organizers reported selling about 81,000 tickets on the first day and more than 100,000 over two days.

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