Lily Allen cancels Auckland show after reporting viral infection

Lily Allen cancelled her Auckland concert after saying she had contracted a viral infection and was unable to perform. The singer apologised to fans and said all tickets would be refunded. The concert was scheduled for October 20, 2026, at Spark Arena. It would have been Allen’s first performance in New Zealand since 2019. Her announcement came on Instagram, where she said she had been looking forward to the show and apologised particularly to people who had travelled to attend. Ticketmaster told ticket holders the show was cancelled following medical advice, according to an email described in reports. The email said refunds would be issued automatically within 14 to 21 days. Allen also said in her post that tickets would be refunded. Her account is the basis for the reported viral infection; the available information does not include independent medical confirmation. The cancellation was announced on the day of the scheduled performance. Frontier Touring, the concert promoter, reshared Allen’s announcement and wished her a speedy recovery. Allen said she hoped to return to New Zealand to see fans again. Her next listed performance was scheduled for Brisbane on October 23,...