Jon Pardi’s show at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, did not go on as planned on Friday, Nov. 13. The country singer had every intention of performing for fans that evening, but was forced to cancel shortly before his scheduled set due to an “active local safety concern” and an evacuation prompted by a reported bomb threat in the area.
Taking the stage ahead of the canceled performance, Pardi addressed his fans in a serious tone, explaining that the show would not go on.
“…The show is not gonna happen tonight,” he said. “I can’t tell you what’s going on, but today is a weird day anyway because of the flights being shut down. So, we just shut down the doors, and I wanted to come out and thank you for coming tonight.”
“This is not what I wanna do, but I want y’all safe,” he continued, as fans can be heard reacting to the unexpected announcement in a TikTok video capturing the moment. “Hey, y’all gotta get out of the building and go home and be safe. I love you guys…”
Following the incident, Pardi took to social media to further explain his decision and reassure fans that their safety was the top priority.
View this post on Instagram“Peoria, we’re disappointed that we won’t get to spend tonight with you, but the safety of our fans, our team and the community is always the priority,” he wrote on Instagram. “At the direction of the Chief of Police, tonight’s concert has been canceled due to an active local safety concern. Thank you for understanding, and stay safe.”
According to WCBU.org, Peoria police were investigating a reported bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables, located at 1 Edmund Street. Authorities urged anyone living or working within a one-mile radius of the facility to evacuate as a precaution while officers investigated the threat.
The incident also prompted the evacuation of the Peoria Civic Center, where Pardi had been scheduled to perform that evening.
Pardi also informed ticket holders that refunds would be issued through their original point of purchase. He expressed hope that the concert could be rescheduled, as mentioned in the TikTok video. The Peoria Civic Center also advised ticket holders to watch for additional information regarding a potential new date and said it was monitoring conditions for future events.
Pardi is currently traveling across the country on his Gamblin’ Man Tour 2026, featuring support from Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass. The 19-show U.S. run, which includes amphitheaters and arenas, kicked off on Sept. 17 in Richmond, Virginia, and is scheduled to wrap up Nov. 14 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri.
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