Katy Perry Falls Mid-Air Due to Butterfly Prop Malfunction in SF

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During a recent concert in San Francisco as part of her Lifetimes Tour, Katy Perry faced a frightening moment on stage.

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The 40-year-old pop icon performed at the Chase Center on Friday, July 18, when she experienced a mishap while seated on a butterfly prop that unexpectedly malfunctioned midair, nearly sending her into the crowd.

A fan captured a video and shared it on X, showcasing Perry performing her hit song “Roar” from 2013 while elevated above the audience. During the performance, the prop suddenly jolted as it detached from its support, putting her balance at risk.

Katy Perry’s giant butterfly prop just malfunctioned mid-show and nearly took her out… she really said fight or flight 🦋💥 #lifetimestour #KatyPerry @katyperry @ChrisAntonacci1 @todaykatyp pic.twitter.com/MeXJ77JJBj

— Rayan (@Rmadjidi) July 19, 2025

Perry quickly halted her performance and grasped the prop to stabilize herself as it wobbled. Her startled expression was evident, but after regaining control, she confidently resumed her performance and concluded the show on a high note.

Post-performance, she took to social media to comment on the incident, writing, “Goodnight, San Francisco,” accompanied by a screenshot showing her shocked expression.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 15: Katy Perry (Monica Schipper/Getty Images/AFP)

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This isn’t the first instance where the “Firework” singer has faced technical difficulties during a performance. A similar situation arose during her tour stop in Australia last month, where a flying sphere she was on began tilting, prompting her to grasp the support wires for stability.

Other artists have also encountered issues with aerial props recently. Beyoncé faced her own scare during a show in Houston when her suspended vehicle tilted above the crowd while she was performing “16 Carriages,” causing a brief interruption in the concert.

Perry is currently on tour promoting her album “143,” which has reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200. Her next performance is slated for July 21 in Seattle, followed by a tour across Canada, Europe, and South America that will run until early December.

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