The Weeknd steps in after young fan is pushed at Jakarta concert barricade

The incident sparked fresh discussion about safety and crowd control at concert barriers

The Weeknd briefly stopped his Jakarta concert after appearing to see a young fan being pushed aside at the front barricade. The moment happened during the first of his two performances at Jakarta International Stadium on September 26, part of his AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN TOUR. The Jakarta dates ran from September 26 to 27.

Footage from the concert shows The Weeknd moving towards the barricade while singing to the young fan. Another concertgoer then approached the same area and pushed her aside. The singer paused and appeared to address the man, saying, "Watch it", before checking on the young fan.

 

 

 

 

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Reports have not identified the concertgoer involved or established whether security staff took action after the incident. The available footage also does not establish the circumstances behind the interaction beyond what can be seen at the barricade. For that reason, claims about the man's intentions or any later consequences remain unconfirmed.

The moment quickly drew supportive reactions online, with fans praising The Weeknd for noticing the situation and returning to his performance. One widely shared reaction described him as "a pro and a gentleman", while others focused on how quickly he resumed singing after checking on the fan.

The incident has also renewed attention on safety near concert barriers, where audience movement can become difficult when performers approach the crowd. However, there is no verified evidence in the available reports that the Jakarta incident caused an injury or that venue staff failed to respond.

The Weeknd's Jakarta shows were part of the Asian leg of his AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN TOUR. Official listings show the tour continuing to Singapore on October 2 and 3, followed by South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia after the incident ended.