Ricky Martin was declared safe after a tear gas incident interrupted his concert in Montenegro on May 21, 2026. The 54-year-old Puerto Rican singer was launching the European leg of his Ricky Martin Live tour at a venue in Montenegro when an individual sprayed tear gas toward the stage.
Incident Details
According to a statement from his publicist Róndine Alcalá, the performance was paused after an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage, causing an abrupt interruption. Audience members moved away from the area and received assistance. Martin and his team immediately left the stage as a precautionary measure while security personnel and local authorities worked to contain the situation and ensure the safety of those in attendance.
Although some team members advised Martin to cancel the concert, he decided to continue in order to fulfill his commitment to fans. Authorities confirmed that the situation was under control and that attendees could safely return.
Tour Continues
The statement confirmed that the Ricky Martin Live tour would continue as scheduled with upcoming performances across Europe and additional international dates. It concluded: “Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support and concern received.”
Fans reacted positively on social media. One attendee commented: “We were there. Thanks Ricky and his team for everything, they are all professionals. We very enjoyed the concert.” Another added: “Such sad news. And many thanks to @ricky_martin and their team for continuing the show despite everything.”
Martin has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
Upcoming UK Show
Martin’s next tour stop is in Moldova on June 12. This morning, it was announced that he will play his first UK show in a decade this summer, a one-off performance at Norfolk’s Sandringham Estate on August 22 as part of the HeritageLive Festival. The festival runs from August 19 to 23 and also features Lionel Richie and Eric Clapton as headliners. Martin will be joined by special guests the Sugababes, Olly Alexander, and rising star Sophie Castillo.
HeritageLive Festival’s Giles Cooper said: “We’re so excited to have Ricky Martin perform as part of our 2026 line-up. At HeritageLive, we’ve always aimed to bring the very biggest names to the stage across a wide range of genres. The rise of Latin music as a global force has been phenomenal, and we’re thrilled to welcome one of the true pioneers who helped bring it to a massive international audience. It’s set to be an incredible party for our Saturday night at Sandringham.”
Martin has sold more than 70 million records worldwide and is known for hits including Livin’ La Vida Loca, She Bangs, and The Cup of Life. He has achieved 11 Billboard Hot Latin Songs number-one songs, two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammy Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, two American Music Awards, three Latin American Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and nine Billboard Latin Music Awards.
