Neil Young Cancels 2026 European Tour

Neil Young, the acclaimed singer-songwriter, has canceled his band's entire 2026 European tour, disappointing fans across the United Kingdom and the continent. The announcement came on February 6 via Young's official website, the Neil Young Archives, where he explained his decision to step back from live performances this year.

The 13-date Love Earth World Tour was scheduled to kick off on June 19 at Heaton Park in Manchester, England, with subsequent stops including Nimes and Nancy in France, Chelmsford's State Fayre in England, Glasgow Summer Sessions in Scotland, Cork in Ireland, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Blackweir Fields in Cardiff, Wales, and several European festivals in the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and beyond, concluding on July 16 in Codroipo, Udine, Italy. Elvis Costello and The Imposters were slated to open the first nine shows, adding to the excitement for what promised to be a major summer outing.

In a personal statement, Young wrote, "I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I'm sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. I do love playing live and being with you and...