Ella Langley cancels concert due to security concerns despite police finding no credible threat

Published: 05:54 EDT, 10 October 2026 | Updated: 05:54 EDT, 10 October 2026

Ella Langley announced on social media that she canceled her scheduled Friday night show at Tulsa’s BOK Center at short notice, citing a ‘serious security threat’.

The 27-year-old singer wrote online: ‘Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show. This decision was made under the advisement of local authorities, the venue, and my security team.

‘I know how much time, travel, money, and planning goes into coming to a show, and I can’t tell you how sorry I am. This is not a decision that was made lightly.’

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She continued: ‘I was so looking forward to spending tonight with you, but your safety will always mean more to me than anything else. I refuse to put anyone in harm’s way.’

Tulsa police called the issue a ‘false bomb threat call’ after conducting a sweep using K-9 officers and finding no indication of danger.

Despite Langley’s statement, Tulsa police captain Richard Meulenberg insisted in a Facebook video: ‘We advised the performer’s staff that we found no credible threat to the event, but they decided to cancel the performance anyway.’

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He noted: ‘We would never tell anybody, if we couldn’t find a credible threat, to cancel their event. So they made the decision to cancel their event tonight.’

The BOK Center’s statement, shared by Langley, said the decision was made with consideration for ‘the safety of fans, venue personnel, and the artist.’

‘The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our absolute priority, and after careful consideration, we have determined that the show cannot proceed,’ the announcement read.

It continued: ‘We understand the disappointment this news brings and apologize to fans who planned to attend. The safety of fans is our foremost concern and will always come first.’

The center added that additional information regarding refunds is to come.

The singer-songwriter is currently embarking on The Dandelion Tour, and performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on Wednesday.

Online statement: News of the concert’s cancelation was shared to fans and ticketholders

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Now what? Fans took to X to express disappointment at the canceled show

Long drive: A fan drove many hours to get to Tulsa for the concert

Fans took to X to express disappointment at the canceled show, with multiple people stating that they’d driven hours to see the entertainer.

‘Over an hour into my drive to Tulsa only to find out Ella Langley concert [is] cancelled. Bummer! Now what?!’ wrote one person.

‘We drove 4 hours from Dallas today and have to leave by 5am for our kid’s soccer game,’ complained another.

Some blamed politics for the false threat, claiming that upset liberals phoned in the phony threat to hit back at Langley despite no evidence amid backlash over resurfaced photos of her hunting.

‘1000% it’s some unhinged moron leftist,’ speculated one person, while another added: ‘Guarantee it has to do with her hunting deer. Liberals are the craziest people in this country.’

Deer hunter: Langley recently came under fire over resurfaced hunting photos featuring her various kills over the years

Recently, Langley came under fire over hunting photos she shared online several years ago.

Multiple images featuring her various kills over the years were previously posted online by the country star.

One, shared to Facebook in November 2018, showed Langley beaming toward the camera as she supported the head of a dead deer.