Morrissey Scraps California Shows Due to Medication Reaction
According to the listing, the decision was made due to “an adverse reaction to a prescription medication.”
1/4/2026
According to the listing, the decision was made due to "an adverse reaction to a prescription medication."
British singer Morrissey performs at the Cavea of the Auditorium Parco della Musica. Rome, Italy, July 28th, 2025. Marilla Sicilia/Mondadori Portfo
Morrissey has canceled the first concerts of his 2026 touring schedule, calling off two California shows scheduled for early January.
The singer was set to perform Friday night (Jan. 3) at Agua Caliente Casinos in Rancho Mirage, California, but the venue’s website now lists the show as postponed indefinitely, with the change reflected on the day of the scheduled performance.
According to the venue listing, the decision was made due to “an adverse reaction to a prescription medication,” though no further medical details were provided.
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A second performance, scheduled for Tuesday (Jan. 6) at the San Diego Civic Theatre, has also been canceled. The venue similarly confirmed the cancellation on its website, with no rescheduled date announced as of publication.
Ticket holders for both California shows have been advised by the venues to consult their original points of purchase for refund or exchange information.
The developments mark Morrissey’s first confirmed concert cancellations of 2026 and extend a long-running pattern of disrupted live dates in recent years, with multiple tours affected by postponements or cancellations tied to health, scheduling conflicts, or venue-related issues.
In September, the singer canceled a concert in Ottawa after citing safety concerns tied to a threat posted on Bluesky. The following month, a scheduled performance in Turkey was called off amid public backlash related to Morrissey’s statements in support of Israel.
In November, he canceled his South American tour, attributing the decision to “extreme exhaustion,” and in December, he abruptly canceled what was set to be his first-ever concert in the Dominican Republic.
As a result, upcoming dates on his calendar have often remained subject to change until shortly before showtime.
As of now, Morrissey’s next scheduled appearance remains set for Jan. 10 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. That show was previously rescheduled from a May 8 date. Morrissey has not performed in San Antonio in more than 15 years; planned appearances there in 2016 and 2017 were rescheduled before ultimately being canceled.
No additional details have been provided in connection with the January 2026 cancellations beyond the venue statements. Morrissey has not publicly commented on the Rancho Mirage or San Diego cancellations.
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