Taylor Swift 's concerts in Austria have been cancelled.
The news comes after government officials confirmed that they had stopped an ISIS terror plot at her upcoming gig in Vienna.
Two men were arrested in connection with the terror plot. A 19-year-old Austrian citizen was initially arrested before a second suspect was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon.
An official announcement from Barracuda Music, announcing the cancellation, read: "Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Vienna shows cancelled due to government officials confirmation of planned terrorist attack.
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"With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel stadium. We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone's safety."
It concluded: "All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days. For more information please visit: https://OEticket.com/help/updates"
ABC News reported that the suspects allegedly radicalized themselves online, according to Franz Ruf, director-general for public safety in the Ministry of the Interior.
Authorities were reportedly aware of "preparatory actions" for a possible terrorist attack.
Taylor was due to perform at Ernst Happel stadium on August 8, 9 and 10 and security measures were reported to have been stepped up ahead of the cancellation.
The Mail reported that the 19-year-old suspect had pledged an oath to Islamic State in early July, according to police.
A bomb squad is reported to have found chemical substances during a raid at the 19-year-old's home, after he was suspected of possessing an explosive device.
The suspects names are yet to be released.
News of the foiled terrorist plot comes after inquests have been launched today into the deaths of three girls who were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England on July 29.
Coroner Julie Goulding said: "'It is impossible to adequately articulate the devastating, lifelong effects the truly tragic events of Monday, July 29 2024 have had, and will continue to have, on the parents, families and friends of Elsie, Bebe and Alice, who cruelly lost their young lives in such horrific circumstances.
"The three young children were full of life and energy and will be missed beyond any description my woefully inadequate words may attempt to describe.
"I therefore offer my deepest condolences to Elsie's, Bebe's and Alice's parents, families and friends, and those heartfelt condolences of all of my staff here at the coroner's court."
Axel Rudakubana, 18, is set to stand trial next year over the attack. He was charged with three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
Bebe King, six, Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were killed, while several other children were injured.
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