The recent concerts by Drake attracted around 50,000 attendees, marking a major event in the Belgian live music scene. However, the three-day series that ended on 2025-07-15 00:00:00 concluded with an unexpected silence that left many fans disappointed. What caused the abrupt cutoff at the final show, and how did it affect the audience?
- Drake’s Sunday concert canceled and shortened
- Fans complained about brief Sunday performance
- Drake apologized and performed a shortened set
- Lauryn Hill faced similar time restrictions Friday
- Organizers declined to explain strict end times
- Drake scheduled to perform in Antwerp August 7
Initially, Drake was scheduled to perform at 18:25, but his set was suddenly canceled and replaced by Vybz Kartel and Burna Boy. The reason for this sudden change was never clarified. When Drake finally appeared at 20:50, he announced the show would only last until 21:30 due to a strict Sunday curfew, a sharp contrast to his longer performances earlier in the weekend.
With Drake set to perform again in Antwerp on August 7, the silence from the last concert raises questions about event management under local regulations. Could better planning have prevented the frustration? Here’s a closer look at what happened and its implications for Belgian fans.
Why was the curfew enforced so strictly, and how did this impact the concert experience? The situation highlights tensions between event schedules and local laws. Key points include:
- Drake’s earlier shows lasted 90 minutes with multiple guest artists, while the final set was just 40 minutes with fewer guests.
- Fans expressed frustration over waiting longer to enter than the actual performance time.
- Similar curfew-related issues affected Lauryn Hill’s Friday concert, showing a pattern in event restrictions.
- Organizers declined to comment on the strict enforcement, leaving questions unanswered.
As Drake prepares to perform at Antwerp’s Sportpaleis on August 7, fans hope for a smoother show without time constraints. Will organizers find ways to balance regulations and entertainment? Belgian audiences deserve clear communication and full performances in the future.
