"I will make this up to you guys very soon": Grimes addresses cancelling Pride Show

Grimes made an announcement on May 26, 2025, that she would not be performing at the World Pride Festival anymore due to "family issues". Grimes, whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher, was supposed to be performing on June 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Boucher addressed her fans on X by writing a long post letting them know that she regretted that she would not make it.

Her X post reads:

"Hello friends, I am so so sorry and regretful to say I have to cancel my pride show in order to deal with family issues. I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no longer the case very soon."

She also expressed that she hoped the announcement was not too late for people who wished to change their plans about attending. She continued:

"I think the show is still going to be amazing and the lineup is great. I hope this is early enough and gives people enough time if they wish to change their plans. And I *will* make this up to you guys very soon. So much love always 💕 G".

World Pride Festival updates fans after Grimes cancels performance

While the World Pride Festival 2025 has not mentioned who will be replacing Grimes' performance, they have acknowledged Boucher's announcement by posting an update on their Instagram stories, as well as reposting the I Wanna Be Software singer's X post.

@worldpridemusicfestival wrote:

"LINEUP UPDATE: We're sending love and support to Grimes during this time as she steps away to focus on personal matters. We fully support her decision and are thinking of her and her family."

Who will be performing at the World Pride Music Festival 2025?

The World Pride Music Festival in 2025 will be held on June 6 and 7 with an interesting lineup of artists. Grimes has mentioned on her X post that despite not being able to perform, there are many other talented artists people should watch out for.

On June 6, 2025, the headliner will be Jennifer Lopez and a closing set by Zedd. It will be followed by performances from:

• Galantis
• Marina
• Paris Hilton
• Rita Ora Tinashe
• Betty Who
• LP Giobbi
• Patrick Mason
• Trisha Paytas
• Anne Louise
• Kaleena Zanders
• Matt Suave
• Spencer Brown
• Ty Sunderland

On Saturday, May 7, 2025, Troye Sivan will be the headliner, followed by performances from:

• Kim Petras
• Purple Disco Machine
• Raye
• RuPaul
• Sofi Tukker
• Aluna
• Dombresky
• Disco Dom
• Sasha Colby
• Slayyyter
• Anabel Englund
• Coco & Breezy
• Crush Club
• Essel
• Hayla
• Karsten Sollors
• Leland + Friends
• Sagi Kariv
• Suri

The venue for the World Pride Festival will be held at the RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C.

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Although many fans were disappointed with Grimes withdrawing her performance from the World Pride Festival in 2025, many have also commented their concerns and well-wishes for the Shinigami Eyes singer.

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