Vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond’s presentation at the Cali Fair was interrupted in the early hours of this Monday, December 29, after the artist publicly stated that he was physically in no condition to continue the show. The concert took place at the Cali Baseball Diamante, one of the main stages of the fair’s official program.
During the show, Dangond addressed the audience directly with words that caused concern among the audience: “I really can’t go on. Thank you, Cali,” he said from the stage, visibly affected. Minutes before he realized he wasn’t feeling well, he had tried several times to continue the concert.
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The show had been in development for just over two hours, despite being scheduled to last almost four hours. During this time, the artist repeatedly left the stage and returned to satisfy his audience, but eventually his health prevented him from doing so.
“I’m not feeling well,” Silvestre Dangond said in front of thousands of visitors, confirming the final cancellation of the event. The situation sparked a mix of applause, concern and messages of support from the audience, who acknowledged the singer’s efforts to stay on stage.
After the announcement by the artist himself, the company Stage Eventos, organizer of the concert, officially confirmed the cancellation. The decision was made after ensuring that Silvestre Dangond was not in the physical condition to continue with the presentation, with his well-being being the top priority.
Accordingly The time, The presence of ambulance and medical personnel was observed at the scene, activating the protocols established for this type of major event. Although Baseball Diamond was not at full capacity at the time of the suspension, word spread quickly both within the venue and on social media.
No official medical diagnosis has been reported to date.The exact causes of the artist’s discomfort were also not explained in detail. It is also not confirmed whether the concert will be postponed or what will happen to the tickets purchased by attendees.
After the interruption of Silvestre Dangond’s concert at the Cali Fair, Social networks were full of messages of support and admiration from his followers. Many highlighted the commitment of the singer, who remained on stage for several hours despite illness.
One of the comments said: “The best concert of my life was that of Silvestre Dangond. I cried seeing my favorite artist and my total admiration for having to endure three hours of concert feeling bad.” Another user wrote: “Silvestre Dangond has already said twice at the concert that he is feeling very poorly. The energy he has is impressive, how he can dance and jump and continue singing perfectly.”
These messages reflect the strong bond between the artist and his audience, as well as recognition of his professionalism and commitment on stage.
While the situation of the interrupted concert was being clarified, The Cali 2025 trade fair continued to take place in different parts of the cityto bring music and culture to neighborhoods. This Sunday, December 28, the Bulevar del Oriente exhibition stand opened its doors, a space designed for the integration of municipalities 13, 14, 15 and 21.
From the early hours of the morning, The place was full of life with artistic performances, live music and a multicultural offering that highlighted the Californian identity. The day was characterized by a family atmosphere and communal celebration.
Artists and groups emphasized the importance of these scenarios. Nathalia Leal of Diamond Entertainment stated, “We are excited to share our sauce and flavor with the Bulevar del Oriente public. The 68th Cali Fair is for you.”
The stand will continue to be open on December 29th and 30th, offering a cultural program for locals and visitors.
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