Morrissey cancels Las Vegas residency over logistical issues

Morrissey has canceled his upcoming Las Vegas residency, scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026, due to what were described as unforeseen logistical challenges. The former Smiths frontman was set to perform four shows at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on August 14, 15, 18, and 19. Ticket holders were notified of the cancellation via email on August 8, 2026, and the dates have since been removed from the venue's entertainment page and ticketing platforms.

The cancellation comes just days before the first performance was to take place. According to the notification sent to ticket buyers, the shows could not proceed due to unforeseen logistical issues. The artist's official website has not yet posted an acknowledgment of the cancellation, but the removal of the event listings confirms the shows will not occur. The first two dates of the residency had been sold out.

This latest cancellation follows a pattern of recent disruptions to Morrissey's touring schedule. In March 2026, he canceled a concert in Valencia, Spain, at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía. A statement on his website at the time explained that after traveling for two days by road, he arrived at his hotel late and...