Ricky Martin Speaks Out After Tear Gas Chaos at Montenegro Concert: “Much Love Always… and I’ll Be Back”
Posted on 05/28/26 at 11:56
- Ricky Martin After Tear Gas Incident
- Concert Interrupted in Montenegro
- He Promises to Return to the Country Despite the Moment
A night that promised to be historic ended in tension when an incident forced Ricky Martin’s concert in Podgorica, Montenegro, to be interrupted.
The Puerto Rican artist was beginning the European leg of his “Ricky Martin Live” tour amid celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the country’s independence.
In the middle of the show, someone threw tear gas toward the stage, causing alarm among the audience and the production team.
The situation led to the singer’s immediate evacuation and the temporary suspension of the event while the emergency was handled.
Evacuation and Immediate Reaction
The incident occurred on Thursday, May 21, just as the show was gaining momentum before thousands of attendees.
The presence of gas forced the music to stop and security protocols to be activated to protect both the artist and the public.
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The concert was abruptly interrupted so attendees could leave the area and receive attention if necessary.
Hours later, the singer’s team confirmed that the situation had been brought under control by security personnel and local authorities.
Ricky Martin Breaks His Silence
Two days after what happened, the performer decided to speak out personally through his social media accounts.
“Montenegro, I’m only going to focus on the incredible energy I felt coming from you,” he wrote in a message shared in Montenegrin, English, and Spanish.
The singer highlighted the atmosphere before the incident and described the audience as “warm and full of love.”
“We were celebrating music, culture, and of course your independence,” he added in his post.
Ricky Martin’s Message of Gratitude and a Promise
Despite the tense moment, Ricky Martin said he prefers to keep the positive memory of the evening.
“I’m still flying after such an incredible night singing for you,” he shared in his message.
The artist closed his post with a direct promise to his followers in Montenegro: “Much love always… and I’ll be back.”
His words were interpreted as a gesture of support toward the audience that attended the event.
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The Official Statement After the Incident
After the show was interrupted, the singer’s team released a statement to clarify what happened.
From the Instagram account of his publicist, Róndine Alcalá, it was explained that event security acted immediately.
According to the message, local authorities and security personnel managed to “ensure the safety of those present.”
It was also stated that some members of the team recommended not continuing the concert after the incident.
Decision to Resume the Commitment
According to the statement, Ricky Martin himself insisted on resuming the show.
The decision, according to his team, reflected the singer’s commitment to his fans and to the scheduled celebration.
The episode marked the European start of the tour with an unexpected moment that caused concern.
Even so, the artist made clear that his focus remains on connecting with his audience and continuing to bring his music to international stages.
