Colombian vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond was forced to suspend his concert at the 2025 Cali Fair due to health issues, a situation that took thousands of attendees by surprise as they awaited one of the event’s most anticipated performances. The show, held at the Cali Baseball Diamond, was interrupted in the early hours of Monday, Dec. 29, after the artist publicly stated that he was not in physical condition to continue on stage.
The decision raised concern among his followers, but it also prompted an outpouring of messages of support and understanding, both from the audience in attendance and from fans on social media, who prioritized the vallenato singer’s health.
A concert interrupted in the middle of the Cali Fair
Dangond had begun his performance normally and managed to sing for nearly two hours, delivering several of his most well-known hits. However, midway through the show, the artist began to show clear signs of discomfort. On several occasions, he briefly stepped off the stage, which caused concern among attendees.
Eventually, Dangond returned to the stage to personally announce his decision to suspend the concert. Visibly exhausted, he addressed the crowd with a brief but emphatic message: “The truth is, I can’t go on. Thank you, Cali.” After those words, the singer left the stage definitively, while the musicians and technical crew brought the show to an end.
Although the news caused surprise and disappointment among those present, the overall reaction was one of respect. The audience responded with applause and words of encouragement, understanding that the artist’s health had to come first.
@tatianarestrepoce Silvestre Dangond no pudo terminar el concierto en Cali 🙏 Te Amamos !! Primero es tu salud ❤️🔥🙏
Health condition and medical care
According to information released afterward, Dangond experienced physical discomfort that prevented him from continuing, mainly related to stomach issues. After leaving the stage, it was not necessary for him to be taken to a clinic, and he is currently recovering at home.
Sources close to the artist indicated that Dangond had been fulfilling an intense schedule of performances throughout December, one of the most demanding seasons for artists in Colombia. This fast-paced rhythm, combined with accumulated physical fatigue, may have contributed to his condition on the night of the concert.
So far, neither the singer nor his team has reported any serious complications, and his recovery is expected to be favorable. Nevertheless, the incident has once again highlighted the physical demands artists face during the festive season.
A key artist at the Cali Fair
Dangond was one of the most anticipated performers at the 2025 Cali Fair, one of the country’s most important cultural celebrations, which each year brings together thousands of people and major national and international music stars. His performance was considered one of the central events on the musical lineup.
The suspension of the concert sparked numerous reactions on social media, where fans expressed both their sadness at not being able to enjoy the full show and their solidarity with the artist. Many praised Dangond for being honest with his audience and for choosing not to push himself physically.