In a bizarre turn of events during the latest leg of his North American tour, folk-pop singer Noah Kahan has been forced to address a highly unsanitary situation involving his audience. Following a recent performance at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, the singer took to social media to issue a direct request to his fans: please use the venue’s restrooms rather than their seats.

The incident, which has since gone viral, highlights a growing concern regarding concert etiquette. While artists like Olivia Rodrigo have previously touched upon the trend of fans wearing adult diapers to avoid missing songs during general admission sets, the situation at Kahan’s show appears to have escalated significantly. The singer expressed his frustration on X (formerly Twitter), noting the toll such behavior takes on venue staff.

If you have to poop at a show please dear god just go to the bathroom lmao I’ve pooped my pants as much as the next 29 year old but you guys gotta understand there’s a venue worker out there with a 1000 yard stare after dealing with that

— Noah Kahan (@NoahKahan) June 27, 2026

Kahan, known for his candid and often self-deprecating humor, added a touch of levity to the situation by referencing his own past experiences, though he maintained that his own mishaps were strictly professional. “I shit myself onstage in Charlottesville but that’s because I am dedicated to my craft,” he joked in a follow-up post.

I shit myself onstage in Charlottesville but that’s because I am dedicated to my craft

— Noah Kahan (@NoahKahan) June 27, 2026

The severity of the incident was corroborated by accounts from attendees on Reddit, who described a disturbing scene in section AA. According to witnesses, a concertgoer allegedly chose to defecate in their seat to avoid missing any portion of the performance, leading to a confrontation with security. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the basic expectations for public behavior, even in the high-energy environment of a sold-out stadium tour.

IM SORRY??????? https://t.co/yQprgBAaAS pic.twitter.com/trqRDcMwNw

— Noah Kahan Archive (@KahanArchive) June 27, 2026

This request follows another recent plea from Kahan, who had previously asked fans to stop removing road signs from his hometown. As the tour continues, it remains to be seen whether the singer’s direct communication will be enough to curb the increasingly erratic behavior of some concert attendees.