Snow Strippers cancel PYGMALION performance

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Anna Ceja and Chloe Barbarise • Sep 18, 2025

The Snow Strippers, who were set to headline PYGMALION 2025, have canceled their show due to “flight cancellations.”

“Pygmalion were sorry to say we can’t make the show due to flight cancellations out of our control … we’ll be back soon,” read the duo’s Instagram story.

The pair, formed in 2021, is best known for “Under Your Spell” from their 2023 album, “April Mixtape 3.”

The headliners were scheduled to perform Thursday at The Canopy Club at 10 p.m. and be opened by local DJ A-Deity.

The festival will continue through the weekend, with Bob the Drag Queen performing at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at 8:30 p.m. tonight and Josh Johnson taking the stage Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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UPDATE: Sept. 18, 5:29 p.m.

“We are working diligently to manage this process and are working directly with Eventim to start processing refunds,” PYGMALION wrote in an Instagram post. “Please allow 10 to 14 business days to see this reflected on your account.”

**This is a developing story. Check back for updates.**

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