Popular singer Katy Perry faced a scare during her Lifetimes Tour performance in San Francisco on the night of Friday, July 18.
While performing her popular song “Roar” at the Chase Center, a large butterfly prop she was riding suddenly malfunctioned. The prop, which was suspended over the crowd by cables, jerked and dropped unexpectedly.
Videos shared by audience members on social media captured the moment clearly.
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 immediately stopped singing but quickly regained her balance and composure. After looking up at the hanging prop, she resumed her performance as the butterfly swung above the stage.
This incident comes shortly after a similar event involving another music superstar. Beyoncé’s flying car prop tilted midair during her Cowboy Carter tour concert in Houston last month. Fortunately, Beyoncé was lowered safely without any injury.
Beyoncé flying car malfunction in Houston 😳 #CowboyCarterTour pic.twitter.com/4lPo83XfMx
— 🗝️ (@DiaryOfKeysus) June 29, 2025
The clip of Perry’s near mishap has gone viral, drawing attention from fans and viewers around the world.
