🦋 Katy Perry Nearly Falls Off Flying Butterfly Prop After Mid‑Air Malfunction at SF Concert

During her “Lifetimes Tour” performance in San Francisco on July 18, 2025, Katy Perry experienced a terrifying moment when a butterfly-shaped aerial prop malfunctioned mid-flight—causing her to nearly fall into the crowd at the Chase Center. Here are the full details:

🎤 What Went Down

• As Katy sang “Roar,” she was seated on a large mechanized butterfly prop that flew over the audience. Suddenly, the contraption tilted and dropped a few feet, forcing her to grip the edge tightly to avoid falling .

• Footage shows her pausing mid-lyric, visibly shaken, scanning the wires, then bravely raising her hand to signal she was okay and carrying on with the performance .

• At the end of the song she quipped, “Not today, Satan.” 

Katy Perry Clings to Butterfly Prop amid Terrifying Moment It Malfunctions Mid‑Air, Leaving Her Dangling Above Crowd 

🗣️ Katy’s Response

After showtime, Perry posted to her Instagram Stories a blurry shot of her startled face with the caption “Good Night San Fran.” This incident marks her second mid-air scare—following a previous metallic sphere mishap in Australia on June 29 .

⚙️ Technical Mishap or Safety Concern?

The butterfly “almost tilted off course,” jerking her abruptly mid-air. Fans and commentators reacted strongly:

• CBS News noted she “powered through” the malfunction—soon resuming her lyric and flight 

• On Fox News, a viewer voiced safety concerns:

• “Having things like this fly over the crowd is a huge safety hazard for the artist AND the fans.” 

• Others praised her professionalism:

  “She handled it like a pro, barely skipped a beat” 

🔄 A Pattern: Tour Malfunctions

This isn’t Perry’s first aerial close call. On June 29, 2025, during a show in Australia, a suspended metallic sphere she was in tilted suddenly—forcing her to grip cables mid-flight before stabilizing . The occurrence in San Francisco signals a need for stricter safety checks in her elaborate, stunt-heavy tour design.

🎟️ What’s Next

• The Lifetimes Tour rolls on, supporting her album 143, with the next gig in Seattle on July 21, followed by stops across Canada, Europe, and South America through December 7, 2025 .

• Expect potential tour adjustments—especially regarding aerial prop safety and technician protocols.

• Perry’s resilience in handling these events adds an unscripted layer of drama and admiration to the tour experience.

✨ Final Take

Despite a mid-air scare that could have ended in disaster, Katy Perry demonstrated remarkable composure—delivering the rest of her performance with confidence. The incident underscores the scale and technical risk of her tour, but also highlights her professionalism and connection with fans. Here’s hoping future shows go off without a hitch—or a drop!