Taylor Swift has made the difficult decision to postpone the second night of her Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro following the tragic death of a fan during the opening night.

Swift took to her Instagram Story to share a handwritten note, explaining the postponement due to “extreme temperatures” in Rio de Janeiro. The decision was made to prioritize the safety and well-being of fans, fellow performers, and crew. This comes in the wake of the passing of a 23-year-old fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, who attended the opening night of Swift’s Eras Tour in Rio.

Expressing her sorrow, Swift stated, “I can’t believe I’m writing these words, but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show.” Swift acknowledged the lack of detailed information but described the fan as “incredibly beautiful and far too young.” The exact cause of Machado’s death is yet to be disclosed.

 

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Friday night’s concert saw fans facing challenges due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 102.4 degrees Fahrenheit in Rio. Many attendees reported not being allowed to bring water bottles into the stadium, despite the record-breaking heat wave. During the show, Swift paused to request water for fans in need.

In light of the circumstances, Saturday’s concert has been rescheduled for Monday (Nov. 20), as announced by Brazilian concert promoter T4T on Instagram. Further details about the rescheduled event will be communicated through taylorswifttheerastour.com.br.

This marks the second time Swift has faced concert postponements during the South American leg of her Eras Tour. The first instance occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina, due to “truly chaotic” rainy weather conditions. Swift expressed her deep grief over the unexpected turn of events, emphasizing that bringing the tour to Brazil was met with a heartbreaking outcome.