Jessie J 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-seat Danforth Music Hall as part of her ongoing world tour.
However, worsening conditions, including heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures, led her to personally cancel the program.
Toronto is bracing for up to 50cm of snow in a single day, following severe cold that recently pushed nearby Quebec to record lows.
Jessie shared the decision directly with her 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,” he wrote. “I’m not comfortable with people risking their safety for the show.”
She acknowledged that reactions would be mixed, but added: “I understand that some people will be upset and I’m sure others will be relieved, however, I believe this is the right decision. You will receive a full refund for your tickets.”
The singer said she had already experienced how dangerous the conditions were.
“I am currently standing at the location and getting here was not safe and the snow is only getting worse,” she explained.
“I can’t imagine how people could get home in the dark in weather like this.”
He ended his message by asking for understanding, even from those who might disagree. “But for me safety always comes first. Much love, J.”
While many fans were disappointed, the overall response was supportive.
Several concertgoers thanked him for prioritizing safety, and others asked if the show could be rescheduled rather than canceled entirely.
One fan wrote that even living downtown made traveling risky, while another praised their decision and was still hoping for a future date.
The cancellation comes during a period of deep reflection for Jessie J.
Looking back on 2025, he 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 her fans during her recovery, including the emotional ups and downs after surgery.
In a candid Instagram Story posted on December 30, Jessie opened up about grief and emotional exhaustion.
“This is an honest post that will blow up, I’m sure. But who cares,” she wrote.
“Truth be told, in a world full of ‘everything is fine, I’m happy, I’m fine, life is perfect,’ this time of year for many of us there is grief, pain, sadness, heartbreak, and reflection and processing, along with the good and the great or on its own.”
And he continued: “This year has been heavy and hard in many ways for all of us, for me personally one of the most difficult but most magical years of my life. Personally and professionally.”
Jessie admitted that she had been struggling emotionally after finally calming down, adding that she was crying more and feeling particularly depressed.
“Don’t hold that on people. We are not superhuman nor are we meant to be happy and positive all the time. It is healthy and normal to cry,” he advised.
Ending her message on a note of solidarity rather than optimism, she wrote: “Sending love to anyone feeling this way right now. There’s no positive ending 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 care that many say defines her relationship with her audience.
