All articles tagged with #concert cancellations
Jon Batiste canceled three upcoming concerts (Westville Music Bowl Aug. 13; TD Pavilion Aug. 14; Forest Hills Stadium Aug. 15) citing personal circumstances, with refunds issued; he’s still set to perform at Blossom Music Center on Aug. 20 as he rolls out new albums Monk Meditations and Monk Movements. His wife Suleika Jaouad’s leukemia is progressing and undergoing intensified chemotherapy.
Jon Batiste canceled upcoming concerts in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut due to personal circumstances; refunds are available at the original point of purchase, and he’s planning new ways to share live music as his Monk Meditations and Monk Movements albums rollout continues.
Kacey Musgraves has canceled three dates on her Middle of Nowhere Tour—Chicago, Boston, and Brooklyn—with refunds issued; the opening-night Chicago show remains on the schedule. The North American leg continues through Oct. 27 in Seattle, followed by a January 2027 Australian tour and a Europe run in the months after.
President Trump has officially canceled the Freedom 250 concerts planned for the National Mall after most artists pulled out, replacing the event with a rally featuring Trump as the main speaker and Lee Greenwood as the introducer, with other performances from Christopher Macchio and military bands; the shift underscores the controversy over the original nonpartisan intent and artist lineup.
Grammy winners Post Malone and Barry Manilow canceled or postponed several upcoming concerts after Stagecoach: Malone said he’s pushing back about three weeks on his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 to finish a new album, while Manilow, who is undergoing lung cancer treatment, postponed his Las Vegas residency but expects to resume in June with UK arena shows.
LeAnn Rimes revealed a severe laryngitis diagnosis linked to a COVID infection, prompting the cancellation of upcoming shows and moving two dates—Waukegan, IL and Wilmington, OH—to November 6–7; tickets for the original dates will be honored and refunds available, following earlier Spokane and Seattle cancellations.
Morrissey has canceled two U.S. shows due to an adverse reaction to medication, adding to a series of cancellations in recent months. Despite health issues affecting his tour schedule, he is expected to release new music soon, with an album announced but no release date set.
Dolly Parton's sister Freida has called on fans to pray for Dolly, who is taking a break from the spotlight due to health challenges, including recent procedures and recovery from a kidney stone, amid her ongoing grieving process after her husband's death.
Several dates for PlayStation: The Concert in the US have been canceled, likely due to poor ticket sales, raising questions about the event's future. The cancellations follow previous European event postponements, and Sony has not officially commented. The concert features music from PlayStation games, but recent sales issues suggest the tour may be struggling to sustain itself.
British singer Morrissey canceled upcoming U.S. shows in Massachusetts and Connecticut due to credible assassination threats, amid a backdrop of political violence and recent threats against him, leading to concerns for safety.
British singer Morrissey canceled two New England concerts due to a credible threat against his life, following an online threat linked to an earlier Canadian performance, amid heightened security concerns after a recent shooting incident at a college event.
Country singer Ella Langley has canceled her August shows due to health issues, citing a tough few weeks and the need for rest, but plans to return to touring in September.
The Jonas Brothers are downsizing their upcoming 'Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour' by canceling six stadium shows and replacing them with smaller venue performances on the same dates, requiring fans to buy new tickets, though original ticket holders will get priority access. The band aims to provide the best experience and is still scheduled to perform at major stadiums like MetLife and Fenway Park.
The Jonas Brothers have canceled six stadium concerts in the U.S., including Dodger Stadium, and replaced them with arena or amphitheater shows on the same dates. Fans will need to buy new tickets for the rescheduled shows, but refunds are automatic. The tour continues as planned in other cities, with some venue changes, and the band remains excited to perform for their fans.
Sir Rod Stewart has canceled several US concerts due to flu recovery but is still set to perform at Glastonbury, where he will headline the legends slot, marking a significant milestone in his career. He expressed regret over the cancellations and is looking forward to his festival performance, which will include a collaboration with Ronnie Wood.