Jessie J has canceled her Toronto concert at the last minute, citing serious safety concerns as extreme winter weather continues to hit the region.
The singer was scheduled to perform Sunday night at the 1,500-capacity Danforth Music Hall as part of her ongoing world tour.
But worsening conditions, including heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures, prompted her to personally cancel the show.
Toronto is bracing for up to 50 cm of snow in a single day after bitter cold recently pushed neighboring Quebec toward record lows.
Jessie shared the decision directly with fans on Instagram, making it clear that safety was her top priority.
“I am personally making the decision to cancel tonight’s show in TORONTO,” she wrote. “I don’t feel comfortable with people risking their safety for the show.”
She acknowledged reactions would be mixed, but added: “I understand some people will be upset and some I’m sure will be relieved, but I feel this is the right decision. You will get a full refund for your tickets.”
The singer said she had already experienced how dangerous the conditions were.
“I’m currently on the scene and it wasn’t safe to get here and the snow is only going to get worse,” she explained.
“I just can’t imagine how people would get home in the dark with weather like this.”
She ended her message by asking for understanding, even from those who might disagree. “But for me, safety always comes first. Lots of love, J.”
While many fans were disappointed, the overall response was supportive.
Several concertgoers thanked her for putting safety first, while others asked if the show could be rescheduled instead of being canceled entirely.
One fan wrote that even living downtown made traveling risky, while another praised her decision and still hoped for a future date.
The cancellation comes during a deeply reflective period for Jessie J.
Looking back at 2025, she has previously described it as “one of the hardest but most magical years of my life.”
Earlier this year, she revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and has since openly shared updates with fans throughout her recovery, including the emotional ups and downs following surgery.
In a candid Instagram story posted on December 30, Jessie spoke openly about grief and emotional exhaustion.
“This is an honest story post that will blow up I’m sure. But who cares,” she wrote.
“True, in a world full of ‘everything is fine, I’m happy, I’m fine, life is perfect’ there is grief hurt pain sorrow heartache and reflection and processing that happens this time of year for many of us, alongside the good and great or alone.”
She continued: “This year has been heavy and hard in many ways for all of us, for me personally one of the hardest but most magical years of my life. Personally and professionally.”
Jessie admitted she struggled emotionally after finally slowing down, adding that she cried more and felt particularly low.
“Don’t hold it in people. We’re not superhuman or meant to be happy and positive all the time. It’s healthy and normal to cry,” she advised.
She ended her message on a note of solidarity rather than optimism, writing: “Sending love to everyone feeling this way right now. No positive end to this. I’m just with you. It sucks sometimes.”
For now, fans in Toronto will have to wait, but Jessie J’s decision has reinforced the honesty and caring that many say defines her relationship with her audience.
