Lily Allen shifts tour to theaters, cancels Montreal show

Singer Lily Allen has significantly downsized the North American leg of her "West End Girl" tour, canceling most arena dates in favor of smaller venues and scrapping a concert in Montreal entirely. The changes, announced on Monday, July 13, 2026, affect shows in Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, which will now be held in theaters and amphitheaters. The tour is still scheduled to open at New York's Madison Square Garden on September 3.

Allen and promoter Live Nation announced the adjustments, stating the move was made to create a more intimate and impactful viewing experience. Ticketholders for the affected arena shows will receive automatic refunds within five to seven working days and will be automatically entered into a presale for the new venues, which begins on July 22. General ticket sales for the new dates will start on July 24. A new show has also been added at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle on September 24. The Montreal concert, originally set for September 8 at the Bell Centre, has been canceled with no replacement date.

In a social media post, Allen framed the changes as necessary adjustments, expressing excitement about the Seattle...