Morrissey Postpones Rancho Mirage Show, Cancels San Diego Concert

British singer Morrissey has postponed one concert and canceled another in California this week, citing an adverse reaction to prescription medication as the reason for the Rancho Mirage postponement. The shows, originally scheduled for January 3 at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage and January 6 at the San Diego Civic Theatre, mark an inauspicious start to his 2026 tour schedule.

The Rancho Mirage performance was set to open Morrissey's early-year U.S. dates but was postponed indefinitely, according to a statement on the venue's website. Organizers advised ticket holders to retain their tickets for a rescheduled date, with refunds available at the point of purchase. The San Diego show, which had itself been rescheduled from an earlier May 2025 date, was outright canceled, venue officials confirmed via social media. Refunds for that event are also being processed through original sellers. It remains unclear if the medication reaction directly prompted the San Diego cancellation, though both incidents occurred in close proximity.

Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths known for his introspective lyrics and distinctive baritone, has faced health challenges...