> At a Glance
> – Morrissey scrubs Jan. 3 Rancho Mirage show after adverse reaction to prescription meds
> – Second Jan. 6 San Diego date also canceled; refunds available
> – 66-year-old singer canceled multiple 2025 gigs for exhaustion, sinusitis, travel fatigue
> – Why it matters: Fans face another round of rescheduling as health issues continue to disrupt the ex-Smiths frontman’s touring calendar
Morrissey’s 2026 concert trek is off to a rocky start. Less than 24 hours before the first scheduled date, his team pulled the plug on two California shows, citing a medical setback tied to prescription medication.
Opening Night Falls Apart
The singer, 66, was set to kick off the year at the Rancho Mirage venue on Saturday, Jan. 3. A brief statement posted Jan. 2 on the fan site Morrissey-Solo blamed an “adverse reaction to a prescription medication” and advised ticketholders to hold on to their seats for a future makeup date.
> “Please hold onto your tickets as they will be honored for a rescheduled date. Should you wish to request a refund, please contact your original point of purchase.”
Hours later, the San Diego Civic Theatre announced via Instagram that the Jan. 6 concert was also off. The venue offered refunds but gave no reason for the cancellation.
| Date | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 3 | Rancho Mirage, CA | Postponed |
| Jan. 6 | San Diego, CA | Canceled |
Pattern of Health-Driven Cancellations
This is hardly the first time Morrissey’s schedule has unraveled. Throughout 2025 he nixed multiple legs of his tour, including:
- Five South American shows in November, citing “extreme exhaustion”
- Additional dates felled by sinusitis and travel fatigue
- A Stockholm gig he scrapped in June while claiming “zero music industry support”
> “We can barely see,” he wrote on Morrissey Central after six countries in seven days. “We pray to God that someone, somewhere can help us reach Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark.”
Key Takeaways
- First two 2026 concerts gone; rescheduling promised but no new dates yet
- Medication reaction echoes ongoing health battles that derailed 2025 tour
- Fans can seek refunds or wait for replacements
- Rep did not respond to further questions on Morrissey’s condition
With the new year barely underway, followers are left wondering when-or if-the singer will return to the stage.
