Kirk Franklin’s Concert in Trinidad Ends Abruptly After 45 Minutes

Kirk Franklin, the 20-time Grammy Award-winning artist, concluded his performance at the “Prisoners No More” concert in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, after approximately 45 minutes, despite requests from event and police officials to continue. The incident culminated in Franklin mimicking being handcuffed and throwing his microphone before leaving the stage.

The “Prisoners No More” Concert

The concert, presented by Jubilee Generation in collaboration with the Prison Ministry of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain and Axcess Events, aimed to raise awareness and resources for prison ministry operate in Trinidad & Tobago [Jubilee TT]. The event featured Franklin alongside several Trinidadian artists [Island E-Tickets] and [Axcess Events].

The Incident

According to reports, Franklin expressed his affection for the audience before abruptly ending his set just after 10:15 PM. He simulated being handcuffed and then threw his microphone, signaling the end of his performance. The concert took place at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain [Maria Jackson Magazine].

About Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin is a highly acclaimed gospel artist, holding 20 Grammy Awards. Jubilee Generation highlighted that Franklin’s music has inspired many across various denominations and cultures for 27 years [Jubilee TT]. He is often referred to as the “King of Urban Gospel.”