Why did Morrissey postpone US tour dates? Singer shares health update

Morrissey temporarily halted his ongoing US tour after being hospitalized due to a sudden illness. The former frontman of The Smiths was forced to postpone two scheduled performances, in San Diego and Rancho Mirage, California, following a severe sinusitis attack that required medical treatment.

According to a statement released through Morrissey’s official pages, the 65-year-old was treated at Coronado Hospital in San Diego and is now recovering.

The tour is set to resume on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Tucson, Arizona. Rescheduled dates for the missed shows have been announced. The Rancho Mirage performance (originally set for May 3) has been moved to October 24, 2025, and San Diego (originally set for May 1) is officially pushed to January 6 next year.

Morrissey's team expressed gratitude to fans in the official statement. The statement read:

"ROLL ON TUCSON. The Morrissey tour will reconvene at Tucson Centennial Hall (Arizona) on Monday 5 May. Following the show at The Fox in Bakersfield, Morrissey contracted a severe sinusitis attack and was treated at Coronado Hospital in San Diego."

It continued:

"Missed shows at Rancho Mirage and San Diego are not cancelled and now have new dates. Morrissey, the band and crew, are very appreciative of those who convey understanding at difficult moments during tours."

This unexpected health update comes just a few days into Morrissey's North American run, which officially began on April 26, 2025. The early shows featured songs like "Best Friend on the Payroll" and "Scandinavia," along with several beloved tracks from his time with the British indie rock band The Smiths.

Morrissey's upcoming US 2025 tour dates

The health issue occurred after Morrissey's April 30 performance in Bakersfield, California. He was scheduled to play in San Diego on May 1 and in Rancho Mirage on May 3, but both dates were pulled after the singer fell ill. His team later confirmed that he had suffered a sinusitis attack.

His remaining 2025 US tour dates are as follows:

2025 US tour dates

• May 5 – Tucson, AZ – Centennial Hall
• May 8 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
• May 10 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
• May 12 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
• May 14 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
• May 16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
• May 17 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• October 24 – Rancho Mirage, CA – The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino
• January 6, 2026 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Theatre

After the US leg wraps, Morrissey is scheduled to kick off a UK and European tour. He will begin in Dublin on May 31, 2025, followed by performances in Glasgow, Manchester, Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, and other cities throughout June, July, and August.

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