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Morrissey Cancels 20% of 2026 Tour Amid Illness

1/17/2026

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Morrissey canceled 19.05% of his 2026 concert schedule, including four shows in North America and the Caribbean.
The Atlanta show was canceled last minute due to "artist illness" after a Rancho Mirage postponement linked to a medication reaction.
Fans have grown accustomed to cancellations, with reports of 32 missed gigs last year.
Morrissey's new album Make-Up Is a Lie is set for release March 6 and includes 11 original tracks.

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Story summary

Morrissey canceled 19.05% of his 2026 concert schedule, including four shows in North America and the Caribbean.
The Atlanta show was canceled last minute due to "artist illness" after a Rancho Mirage postponement linked to a medication reaction.
Fans have grown accustomed to cancellations, with reports of 32 missed gigs last year.
Morrissey's new album Make-Up Is a Lie is set for release March 6 and includes 11 original tracks.