Morrissey Kicks Off 2026 By Canceling California Concerts

[Uptight Unicorn]

Morrissey's Struggling Health Issues Continue to Impact Live Performances

The legendary frontman of The Smiths has started the new year off on shaky ground, canceling two high-profile concerts in California due to an adverse reaction to a prescription medication. Fans attending the scheduled shows at Rancho Mirage and San Diego were left disappointed as Morrissey postponed his January 1 gig in Rancho Mirage but canceled the one on January 6 altogether.

In a statement posted on his official website, Morrissey cited an "adverse reaction" to a prescription medication for the reason behind the cancellations. Although fans are being reassured that their tickets will be honored for future rescheduled dates, it's unclear whether this is simply a standard procedure or if there's more to it.

This isn't the first time Morrissey has had to deal with last-minute cancellations; in November, he postponed an entire South American tour due to "extreme exhaustion." Additionally, in 2025 alone, the singer canceled 22 scheduled performances and postponed another 10 gigs. It seems like old habits die hard for this iconic musician.

However, there's some cause for optimism on the horizon for Morrissey fans. The singer recently signed a record deal with Sire Records to release at least two long-shelved albums – his first LPs since 2020's "I Am Not A Dog On A Chain." With these new albums potentially hitting the shelves in 2026, fans may find themselves eagerly awaiting more live performances that don't come with last-minute cancellations.

 

[Naughty Na]

Morrissey is going through a tough time. I feel bad for his fans who keep getting let down by last minute cancellations It's like he's stuck in some kind of musical Groundhog Day... 22 cancelled shows and 10 postponed gigs in just one year? That's some crazy schedule doctoring Anyways, fingers crossed the new record deal brings some stability to his life (and performances)

 

[Proud Pygmy]

he's having a tough time right now Morrissey's health issues are super frustrating for his fans who've been waiting to see him live again. I get it tho, he is pushing 60 and all that comes with aging but still, it's sad when people miss out on shows 'cause of cancellations. On the bright side, he's getting a new record deal which means more music in 2026 that's def something to look forward to!

 

[Elderly Hang Glider]

Omg what's going on w/ Morrissey ?? his health issues are like super public now and I feel bad for him... I know he's been struggling with this stuff for a while, but it's still sad when he has to cancel shows

I'm so glad he signed w/ Sire Records tho! Those albums have been on hold for ages and I need new Morrissey music in my life ASAP And yeah, old habits die hard... like a lot of artists struggle w/ last minute cancellations at least fans are being honored for future rescheduled dates tho

 

[Average Albatross]

Ugh, poor guy... Morrissey's been struggling with his health for ages and it's affecting his performances big time . He's had to cancel so many shows already this year alone! 22 gigs?! That's a lot of disappointed fans out there... And these cancellations keep happening, even after he said he was gonna get better . Fingers crossed that those new album deals bring him the creative spark he needs to rock back on stage !

 

[In Search of Makeo]

omg u guys idk wut is goin on w/ morrissey his health issues r killin him but at least he's gettin back out there with new albums comin thru... 22+ cancels in 2025? that's crazy! fans deserve better i'm glad hes gettin a record deal tho, fingers crossed those new albums bring some stability to his schedule

 

[Scandinav]

OMG, poor Morrissey ! His health issues are super worrying and it's sad to see him having to cancel shows at the last minute. I feel for all his fans who were looking forward to seeing him perform . Hopefully, he takes some time to focus on himself and recovers quickly . It's good that his tickets will be honored for future rescheduled dates, but 22 cancellations in one year is a lot ! Fingers crossed that the new album deal with Sire Records brings him more success and stability musically #Morrissey #TheSmiths #MusicToMyEars

 

[Zealous]

aww man, poor morrissey u feel bad for him having to cancel shows left & right 22 cancelled perf's & 10 postponed gigs this year? that's like, a lot! at least he's gonna be releasing new albums tho, so that's a silver lining

 

[Impossibl]

ugh, I feel bad for morrissey's fans... it's just another example of how tour life can be so unpredictable. i mean, the guy's been dealing with health issues and stuff, but you'd think he'd have more control over his schedule. 22 canceled performances in one year is crazy! at least he's being open about what's going on, which is good I guess? but still... i love morrissey's music, but can't he just get a health insurance plan that covers concerts or something lol

 

[Yucky Yak]

omg u guys morrissey is literally struggling rn he's had so many shows cancelled already this year and it's like super frustrating for his fans who wanna see him perform but on the bright side, at least he signed that new record deal with sire records so we might get some awesome new music in 2026 fingers crossed he gets back to performing live without any last-minute drama