Less than a month before singer Sam Smith was set to take the stage in Tel Aviv, organizers announced on Friday their Israel date was canceled.
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"Due to unforeseen technical and logistical issues, there will be no shows on May 31, including that of Sam Smith," production of Summer in the City festival stated.
Organizers emphasized that co-headliner Robbie Williams' performance in Hayarkon Park the next day will take place as planned, along with the rest of the two-day festival's scheduled performances from artists like Static, Callum Scott, and Martin Garrix.
"Ticket holders are invited to contact their ticket agency to receive a full refund," the statement added.
"Furthermore, customers who bought tickets for both festival days and choose to keep their tickets for June 1, 2023, will be eligible for a 25% refund on the ticket price, or they can cancel their tickets entirely and receive a full refund."
Sam Smith was scheduled to perform in Israel for the first time, following tremendous commercial success due to their collaboration with singer Kim Petras on the chart-topping hit "Unholy."
Since debuting in 2012 with the song "Latch," Smith has released three albums and a string of hit singles, including "Money On My Mind," "Stay With Me," and "I Know I'm Not the Only One," as well as the theme song for the James Bond film "Spectre" - "Writing's On The Wall." Earlier this year, Smith also released their fourth album "Gloria."