diff --git a/mlx/array.cpp b/mlx/array.cpp
index d8d12e0db..3aa7d9656 100644
--- a/mlx/array.cpp
+++ b/mlx/array.cpp
@@ -122,6 +122,7 @@ void array::wait() {
       detach_event();
     }
     set_status(Status::available);
+    detach_event();
   }
 }