P!nk is facing renewed criticism after announcing her first Las Vegas residency at the Sphere, with some fans questioning her past comments about the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Grammy-winning singer is set to make history as the first solo female pop artist to headline the famous venue, but the announcement has already sparked divided reactions online.
The backlash comes months after P!nk faced criticism for sharing a post attacking rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments. Some social media users have since questioned whether they will support her upcoming shows, while others have celebrated the major career milestone.
Historic Las Vegas Residency
The announcement was made on 9 November, with P!nk confirming that she will perform nine shows at the Las Vegas venue between 29 September and 30 October 30, 2027. The run will include performances on most of October, alongside the opening September show. This will also be her first-ever Las Vegas residency.
The milestone makes P!nk the first solo female pop artist to headline the Sphere. The venue is known for its huge wraparound LED screen and advanced sound system, which can create an immersive concert experience. Her shows are expected to use these features to bring her music and live performances to audiences in a different way.
P!nk also shared her excitement about the upcoming shows on social media, saying the idea had been in the works for years. She described the residency as a chance to finally give her live show a permanent home. Artist presale registration is available through her official website, with presales starting November 18 and general ticket sales beginning November 20.
Israel Comments Resurface
However, the announcement has brought back criticism linked to P!nk's comments about the Israel-Palestine conflict. In September 2026, the singer shared an Instagram post from an account that criticised Macklemore's performance during Ed Sheeran's concert in New Jersey. The rapper had called for a free Palestine and spoken against Israel's actions in Gaza.
The shared post accused Macklemore of bringing anti-Israel messages into a concert attended by Jewish fans. P!nk later explained that she had shared someone else's words and admitted that she would not have chosen all the language used in the original post. She also said she wanted people to judge her based on her own statements rather than assume her beliefs from a repost.
P!nk responds to backlash after she shared a post labelling Macklemore as “anti-Israel” for spreading awareness about Palestine:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 11, 2026
“Last Sunday I reposted somebody else's post about
Macklemore's set at Ed Sheeran's show. It said things in words I didn't write, and I wouldn't have… pic.twitter.com/tAixSCFTRG
P!nk later made clear that she was not against people calling for a free Palestine or Macklemore expressing his views. She said her concern was about how Jewish concertgoers felt during the performance, adding that she did not want another artist silenced or removed from a tour. She also said she did not speak for Israel or any government.
Fans Divided Over Singer's Views
Despite her explanation, some social media users continue to question the singer's position. Following the Sphere announcement, one critic wrote that they would not pay to see P!nk because they believed she supported the killing of people who were not like her.
Other reactions have also focused on whether her views on the Israel-Palestine conflict should affect support for her music. Some critics have used the announcement to repeat their calls for fans to avoid her upcoming shows.
Sorry no Pink for me. Shes ok with the slaughter and genocide of those who aren’t like her. Sad
— Todaymyeyesdied (@Lunajunebug) November 10, 2026
The controversy has also put attention on the difference between P!nk's personal beliefs and the claims being made about her online. In her September statement, she said Palestinians deserve a future that respects their humanity and that protecting innocent lives should come first. She also said she had grieved for children on both sides of the conflict, pushing back against claims that she did not care about Palestinian lives.
For now, P!nk's 2027 Sphere residency remains a major career milestone, even as the debate over her comments continues. It is not yet clear whether the online backlash will affect ticket sales when they open to the public. Her nine announced performances are scheduled to begin on 29 September 2027.
