Full Breakdown
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE Postpone North American Tour Over Injury
6/6/2026, 9:19:30 PM
North American Tour Postponed
The North American leg of the Home on the Range tour, co-headlined by Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, has been postponed indefinitely after Earl suffered an injury that will require surgery. Venues announced Thursday that no replacement dates are set and refunds will be issued through the original point of purchase. The European dates, scheduled for August, remain on the calendar.
Background: Album Release and Tour Plan
In April, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE issued the double LP Pompeii // Utility, produced by the Surf Gang collective. The record was paired with a global tour that would launch in Riverside, California, then travel to 12 European cities—including Poland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and the Netherlands—through August. Surf Gang member Harrison was slated to open most shows.
Timeline of Key Developments
April 2024 – Pompeii // Utility released.
Early May – Tour dates announced with Riverside kickoff.
Early June – Earl cancelled his SXSW London set, citing an “accident.”
June 6 – Venues posted the postponement notice, stating the injury requires surgery.
June 7 – No new North American dates announced; European leg still slated for August.
Official Statements
Venue notices said tickets will be honored for any rescheduled shows and refunds will be available at the point of purchase. Earl’s publicist confirmed the injury necessitates surgery and that the European concerts will proceed as planned, though no further medical details have been released.
Fan Reaction
Fans voiced disappointment, with one comment noting, “That sucks! It sucks for Earl and his family, and it sucks for the people who were excited to see him and MIKE live.” The vague injury description also spurred calls for greater transparency.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Stereogum describes the problem as an “injury” requiring surgery, while the SXSW cancellation referenced an “accident.” No official medical report has been issued, and a timeline for new North American dates remains unknown.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates, which will be announced as soon as they are confirmed,” — Venue Statement
- “Refunds will be available at point of purchase for anyone unable to attend the new dates.” — Venue Statement
- “Earl was injured, he will need surgery and a period of recovery before he is cleared to perform again.” — Venue Notice
- “It sucks for Earl and his family, and it sucks for the people who were excited to see him and MIKE live.” — Fan Comment
What’s Next
Earl’s team will reveal new North American dates once his recovery timeline is clear. The August European shows will go ahead, and recent releases—Navy Blue’s Sir Render and Harrison’s mixtape Taking a Walk & Calling a Car Home—remain on streaming platforms.
