Kanye West, now performing as Ye, is set to return to the stage with a performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on April 3, 2026. The concert will serve as a launch event for his upcoming album, Bully, scheduled for release on March 20, and is being billed as his “only performance in Los Angeles,” according to Deadline. Tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday, March 11, at 10:00 am PT, following an artist presale on Tuesday, March 10.
The announcement comes as West prepares to release his 12th studio album after multiple delays. Fans can pre-register for a chance to win free tickets by visiting Yelosangeles.com and pre-saving Bully. This performance marks West’s first Los Angeles concert since his 2021 appearance alongside Drake at the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert, and his first overall performance since shows in Mexico City in January 2026.
Beyond the Los Angeles show, West has also announced a series of European dates, including a second show at the GelreDome in the Netherlands on June 8 – coinciding with his birthday – following high demand for the initial performance. Additional concerts are planned for Marseille, France (June 11), Reggio Emilia, Italy (July 18), and Madrid, Spain (July 30). He will also perform in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 30, and New Delhi, India, on March 29, marking his first European headline dates in 12 years, with his last performance in the Netherlands dating back to 2013.
However, the announcement of these performances has been met with significant backlash, particularly regarding West’s past controversial statements. CIDI, a leading charity against anti-Semitism in Holland, expressed “deep worry” about the planned concert, stating that West’s “recent expressions of regret do not change the nature or the gravity of what he has done,” as reported by Complex. Similarly, the mayor of Marseille publicly stated that West is “not welcome” in the city, citing his promotion of “hatred and unabashed Nazism” on X/Twitter, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Kanye West is set to perform at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 3 🏟️
The controversy stems from a series of antisemitic remarks and other problematic behavior exhibited by West in recent years. In 2022, he faced widespread condemnation for antisemitic comments, leading to suspensions from X/Twitter and Instagram. These actions also resulted in the termination of lucrative partnerships with Adidas, Balenciaga, and Gap. More recently, in January 2026, West claimed his apology for past antisemitic comments was not tied to promoting his new album, and he also discussed his bipolar type-1 diagnosis, which he had previously dismissed.
West’s past behavior includes sharing images containing a swastika, declaring himself a “Nazi” in 2025 before later retracting the statement, and selling merchandise featuring the swastika. In November 2025, he met with a rabbi and issued an apology for his antisemitic remarks. A Miami nightclub also issued an apology after playing West’s song “Heil Hitler” at an event attended by far-right influencers.
The upcoming shows follow West’s previous performances in Mexico City in January 2026 and limited appearances in South Korea and China in 2024. His last performance at SoFi Stadium was in 2024 with Ty Dolla $ign at Rolling Loud, which was criticized for being more of a listening session than a full performance, with the artists standing on stage whereas pre-recorded music played.
As West prepares to launch Bully and embark on this tour, the response from fans and public officials alike will be closely watched. The concerts will undoubtedly be a focal point for discussions surrounding artistic freedom, accountability for public figures, and the impact of controversial statements. The situation in Marseille, in particular, remains fluid, with the mayor’s opposition potentially leading to legal challenges or further protests.
The release of Bully and the subsequent tour dates represent a significant moment for West as he attempts to navigate a complex landscape following a period of intense scrutiny. Further developments regarding potential UK dates and the reception of the album itself will likely shape the narrative surrounding his career in the coming months.
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