Ella Langley cancelled her scheduled concert at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday, October 9, 2026, just hours before showtime, citing what she described as a “serious security threat” involving the safety of her fans, venue staff and touring team. The country singer had been scheduled to perform as part of her headlining Dandelion Tour.

Langley announced the cancellation through social media approximately two hours before the concert was due to begin. In her statement, she said the decision was made following guidance from local authorities, venue personnel and her security team. The announcement came after preparations for the show had already been underway at the 19,000-capacity arena.

“I know how much time, travel, money, and planning goes into coming to a show, and I can’t tell you how sorry I am,” Langley wrote. She added that she had been looking forward to performing for her fans but would not put anyone in harm’s way. The singer also acknowledged the disappointment the cancellation would cause for concertgoers who had travelled to Tulsa.

The BOK Center released a separate statement confirming that the concert would not proceed. The venue said the safety and well-being of everyone involved remained its priority and apologised to fans who had planned to attend. It also stated that information regarding ticket refunds would be provided as soon as possible.

Tulsa police later explained that officers had conducted an initial security sweep of the arena using bomb-detection dogs before the concert. That inspection reportedly found no issues, and the event was initially cleared to go ahead. Authorities subsequently received a call warning of potential violence involving gunfire and bombs, prompting officers to return for a second sweep of the venue.

According to Tulsa Police Captain Richard Meulenberg, the additional searches did not uncover a credible threat. Police said they informed the performers that they had found no evidence supporting the warning and that officers had not advised the concert organisers to cancel the event. Langley and her team nevertheless proceeded with the cancellation amid the reported threat.

Authorities said the incident remained under investigation, with the FBI assisting in the inquiry. Officials had not publicly identified a suspect or established who made the threatening call. The cancellation therefore followed a precautionary decision rather than confirmation that an attack was imminent.

The Tulsa concert was part of Langley’s Dandelion Tour, which began in May in support of her second studio album, Dandelion. The tour has included performances at major venues across the United States, with stops at Red Rocks Amphitheatre earlier in October. Following the Tulsa cancellation, Langley was scheduled to perform in Lubbock, Texas, on October 10, followed by two dates at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

The cancellation also comes during a major period in Langley’s career. Her single “Choosin’ Texas” reached a historic milestone in September after spending 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing the previous record for the longest run at the top. The song’s success has expanded her audience beyond country music, while her current tour has continued to support the Dandelion album.

As of October 10, the BOK Center and Langley’s representatives had not announced a replacement date for the Tulsa concert. The venue said ticket-refund details would be communicated to ticket holders, while police continued investigating the reported threat. Langley’s next scheduled tour stop remained Lubbock, Texas, as the tour continued toward its planned conclusion on October 31 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.