Lana Del Rey’s highly anticipated concert at Boston’s Fenway Park on Thursday, June 20, 2024, faced significant challenges due to severe weather conditions. The event, scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM, was delayed for two hours as thunderstorms forced the evacuation of fans from the field.
As concertgoers arrived at the stadium, they were met with a message on the scoreboard instructing them to immediately evacuate the open-air areas and move to the stadium concourse. This sudden change led to some confusion and frustration among attendees, particularly given the ongoing heatwave in the area.
Responding to the situation, Lana Del Rey took to Instagram to keep fans informed. She explained that the show was being held off due to wind warnings and that they were waiting for the lightning to subside, as safety protocols required a 20-minute wait after each lightning strike.
Despite the setbacks, the weather eventually cleared, allowing the singer to take the stage at 10:30 PM. Despite the late start, she delivered a memorable 15-song set that ran past Boston’s 11 PM curfew for concerts and events.
Dressed in a red dress and silver sequined boots, Lana Del Rey’s performance included surprise guest appearances. She brought out Mason Ramsey, Stephen Sanchez, and rapper Quavo. With Quavo, she debuted their new collaboration “Tough.” She performed “Until I Found You” with Sanchez and sang “Blue Over You” with Ramsey.
The concert concluded with Del Rey’s hit “Video Games.” As she left the stage, fans serenaded her with “Happy Birthday,” celebrating the singer’s 39th birthday.
So despite the weather-related challenges, Del Rey’s performance and the enthusiastic response from her fans turned what could have been a disappointing cancellation into a memorable, if shortened, concert experience.