What was to be an unforgettable evening for thousands of Ricky Martin’s fans was to be Ricky Martin fans ended up turning into an emergency situation after a person threw tear gas during the artist’s concert in the capital of Montenegro.
The incident forced the interruption of the show and caused the immediate evacuation of the singer, his work team and part of the audience present.
The events took place on the evening of May 21 on Independence Square in Podgoricawhere thousands of people gathered to enjoy the performance of the singer of hits such as Livin’ la Vida Loca, Vuelve and La Copa de la Vida.
The concert was part of the “Ricky Martin Live 2026” tour and was included in the commemorative activities for the 20th anniversary of Montenegro’s independence.
Ricky Martin attacked with tear gas: All near the stage
According to information released by the artist’s representatives, an unidentified person threw an irritant substance towards the main stage area while the show was going on normally.
The presence of tear gas generated immediate concern among attendees and security personnel, as several people began to feel physical discomfort from exposure to the substance. As a precautionary measure, the organizers decided to stop the concert immediately while the situation was evaluated.
The confusion quickly spread among the public, who tried to leave the areas near the stage to avoid possible damage. Fortunately, the coordinated reaction of the emergency services brought the situation under control in a matter of minutes.
After the incident was detected, the local authorities and emergency services activated the civil protection protocols established for this type of large events.
The priority was to ensure the physical integrity of the attendees and the artistic team. Therefore, Ricky Martin, his musicians, dancers and collaborators were removed from the area while security forces inspected the place to rule out additional risks.
The quick action of the emergency services prevented the situation from escalating and allowed the operation to develop in an orderly manner.
The singer and his team are out of danger.
Hours after the incident, the singer’s official spokesperson, Róndine Alcalá, confirmed that both the artist and all the members of his team were in good health.
Through a statement released on social networks, the representative thanked the support and concern that followers from around the world expressed after hearing the news.
The confirmation that there were no serious injuries among the members of the production team generated calm among fans, who closely followed the updates on what happened.
Although some members of the production initially recommended canceling the presentation, Ricky Martin opted to resume the show once the authorities determined that the venue was safe and that there was no danger to the audience.
The decision was enthusiastically received by the audience, who remained at the venue awaiting news about the continuity of the concert. After receiving the corresponding authorization, the artist returned to the stage to complete his presentation and meet those who attended the event.
The gesture was widely celebrated by those in attendance, especially since it was Ricky Martin’s first performance in Montenegro, an event eagerly awaited by his fans in the region.
The European tour will continue as planned
Despite the incident, the “Ricky Martin Live 2026” tour will continue unchanged. The Podgorica concert also marked the beginning of the European leg of the tour, one of the most important in the singer’s calendar for this year.
Upcoming destinations include countries such as Moldova, Serbia, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy y Germany.
For now, local authorities continue to investigate the identity of the person responsible for the tear gas attack, while the organizers are reinforcing security measures to prevent similar situations from happening again during future performances. The episode left moments of concern, but also evidenced the response capacity of the emergency teams and the artist’s determination to go ahead with his show.
Here you can see the images of what happened.
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