Katy Perry’s scheduled performance at Belgium’s Werchter Boutique festival is canceled shortly before showtime, multiple outlets report. The singer had been set to take the stage on Saturday, but the festival is shut down due to severe weather conditions and crowd-safety concerns. Rolling Stone and Deadline cite Perry’s comments that she was backstage in preparation and was told there would be no choice but to cancel. Deadline and Fox News attribute the decision to “inclement weather” and related safety considerations, including actions taken for crowd protection. The Independent similarly reports that the cancellation occurs hours before the show. Times of India adds that government-mandated safety measures are involved and says festivalgoers are urged to travel home safely. Perry apologizes for the disruption and expresses disappointment that the decision is beyond her control, emphasizing that safety comes first. The cancellation delays her return to the Belgian stage after a long gap, while the festival proceeds without her scheduled set.