Beach Boys postpone summer tour, plan fall return

The Beach Boys have postponed nearly 30 concerts scheduled for the remainder of the summer, citing a need for the touring group to "recharge" before resuming performances in late September. The decision, announced by frontman Mike Love on his Instagram page, affects all shows from July 23 through September 3.

The band stated that tickets for the postponed performances will be honored for rescheduled dates. The touring lineup, led by the 85-year-old Love as the sole remaining original member, is now slated to return to the road on September 24 with a concert at The Big E Arena in West Springfield, Massachusetts. A revised schedule includes fall dates in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Canada, and Florida, extending into November and with one show currently listed for May 2027.

The announcement follows a period of extensive touring this year, which included a three-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl over the July 4 weekend and a series of concerts celebrating the 60th anniversary of the iconic album "Pet Sounds" alongside the 250th anniversary of the United States. The postponement also comes after earlier cancellations in late May and early June due to...