Elton John Postpones Farewell Yellow Brick Road UK And European Tour Dates For 2021 Due To Injury
Thursday, 16 September 2021
Written by Jon Stickler
Elton John has postponed the upcoming UK and European tour dates of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
The legendary singer-songwriter and musician, 74, revealed that he has been forced to put the shows on hold until 2023 after injuring himself. Confirming the news, he said in a statement:
"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I am forced to reschedule the 2021 dates of my Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Europe and the UK to 2023.
"At the end of my summer break I fell awkwardly on a hard surface and have been in considerable pain and discomfort in my hip ever since. Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving. I have been advised to have an operation as soon as possible to get me back to full fitness and make sure there are no long-term complications. I will be undertaking a programme of intensive physiotherapy that will ensure a full recovery and a return to full mobility without pain."
"I am going to complete the charitable Global Citizen event on 25th September as I don’t want to let a charity down. Being just five songs it’s a very different physical undertaking to the demands of playing for close to three hours every night on tour and travelling overnight between countries. After this I will be having the operation to ensure the tour can get back on the road in January of 2022 in New Orleans.
"I know how patient my incredible fans have been since Covid halted touring last year, and it breaks my heart to keep you waiting any longer. I completely feel your frustrations after the year we’ve had. I promise you this – the shows will return to the road next year and I will make sure they are more than worth the wait."
The concerts affected were due to take place from the end of September through to December, and include stops in major cities across Europe, along with arena gigs in Manchester, London, Leeds, Birmingham, Liverpool, Dublin, Belfast, Aberdeen and Glasgow. All original tickets will be honoured at the rescheduled performances.
As confirmed by the singer, he will still perform at the forthcoming Global Citizen charity event on September 25. Earlier in September, it was announced that he will headline BST Hyde Park in summer 2022 as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour. Tickets are on sale now.
John will release a new star-studded collaborative album called 'The Lockdown Sessions' on October 22.
Elton John Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Wed January 19 2022 - NEW ORLEANS Louisiana - Smoothie King Center (USA)
Fri January 21 2022 - HOUSTON Texas - Toyota Center (USA)
Sat January 22 2022 - HOUSTON Texas - Toyota Center (USA)
Tue January 25 2022 - DALLAS Texas - American Airlines Center (USA)
Wed January 26 2022 - DALLAS Texas - American Airlines Center (USA)
Sat January 29 2022 - NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas - Simmons Bank Arena (USA)
Sun January 30 2022 - OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma - Chesapeake Energy Arena (USA)
Mon January 31 2022 - KANSAS CITY Missouri - T Mobile Center (USA)
Tue February 01 2022 - KANSAS CITY Missouri - T-Mobile Center (USA)
Fri February 04 2022 - CHICAGO Illinois - United Center (USA)
Sat February 05 2022 - CHICAGO Illinois - United Center (USA)
Tue February 08 2022 - DETROIT Michigan - Little Caesars Arena (USA)
Wed February 09 2022 - DETROIT Michigan - Little Caesars Arena (USA)
Mon February 14 2022 - TORONTO Ontario - Scotiabank Arena (Canada)
Tue February 15 2022 - TORONTO Ontario - Scotiabank Arena (Canada)
Fri February 18 2022 - MONTREAL Quebec - Centre Bell (Canada)
Sat February 19 2022 - MONTREAL Quebec - Centre Bell (Canada)
Tue February 22 2022 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Wed February 23 2022 - NEW YORK New York - Madison Square Garden (USA)
Fri February 25 2022 - NEWARK New Jersey - Prudential Center (USA)
Tue March 01 2022 - BROOKLYN New York - Barclays Center (USA)
Wed March 02 2022 - BROOKLYN New York - Barclays Center (USA)
Sat March 05 2022 - UNIONDALE New York - Nassau Coliseum (USA)
Sun March 06 2022 - UNIONDALE New York - Nassau Coliseum (USA)
Sat March 19 2022 - FARGO North Dakota - Fargodome (USA)
Tue March 22 2022 - SAINT PAUL Minnesota - Xcel Energy Center (USA)
Wed March 23 2022 - SAINT PAUL Minnesota - Xcel Energy Center (USA)
Sat March 26 2022 - DES MOINES Iowa - Wells Fargo Arena (USA)
Sun March 27 2022 - LINCOLN Nebraska - Pinnacle Bank Arena (USA)
Wed March 30 2022 - ST LOUIS Missouri - Enterprise Center (USA)
Fri April 01 2022 - INDIANAPOLIS Indiana - Bankers Life Fieldhouse (USA)
Sat April 02 2022 - MILWAUKEE Wisconsin - Fiserv Forum (USA)
Tue April 05 2022 - GRAND RAPIDS Michigan - Van Andel Arena (USA)
Fri April 08 2022 - KNOXVILLE Tennessee - Thompson Boling Arena (USA)
Sat April 09 2022 - LEXINGTON Kentucky - Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center (USA)
Tue April 12 2022 - COLUMBUS Ohio - Schottenstein Center (USA)
Wed April 13 2022 - HERSHEY Pennsylvania - Giant Center (USA)
Sat April 16 2022 - LOUISVILLE Kentucky - KFC Yum! Center (USA)
Tue April 19 2022 - GREENSBORO North Carolina - Greensboro Coliseum At Greensboro Coliseum Complex (USA)
Wed April 20 2022 - COLUMBIA South Carolina - Colonial Life Arena (USA)
Sat April 23 2022 - JACKSONVILLE Florida - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (USA)
Sun April 24 2022 - TAMPA Florida - Amalie Arena (USA)
Wed April 27 2022 - ORLANDO Florida - Amway Center (USA)
Thu April 28 2022 - MIAMI Florida - FTX Arena (USA)
Fri May 27 2022 - FRANKFURT Deutsche Bank Park (Germany)
Sun May 29 2022 - LEIPZIG Red Bull Arena (Germany)
Sat June 04 2022 - MILAN San Siro Stadium (Germany)
Tue June 07 2022 - HORSENS CASA Arena (Denmark)
Thu June 09 2022 - ARNHEM Gelre Dome (Netherlands)
Sat June 11 2022 - PARIS LA Defense Arena (France)
Wed June 15 2022 - NORWICH Carrow Road
Fri June 17 2022 - LIVERPOOL Anfield Stadium
Sun June 19 2022 - SUNDERLAND Stadium Of Light
Wed June 22 2022 - BRISTOL Ashton Gate Stadium
Fri June 24 2022 - LONDON Hyde Park
Wed June 29 2022 - SWANSEA Liberty Stadium
Fri July 01 2022 - CORK Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Fri July 15 2022 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Citizens Bank Park (USA)
Mon July 18 2022 - DETROIT Michigan - Comerica Park (USA)
Sat July 23 2022 - EAST RUTHERFORD New Jersey - MetLife Stadium (USA)
Thu July 28 2022 - FOXBOROUGH Massachusetts - Gillette Stadium (USA)
Sat July 30 2022 - CLEVELAND Ohio - Progressive Field (USA)
Fri August 05 2022 - CHICAGO Illinois - Soldier Field Stadium (USA)
Wed September 07 2022 - TORONTO Ontario - Rogers Centre (Canada)
Sat September 10 2022 - SYRACUSE New York - Carrier Dome (USA)
Fri September 16 2022 - PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania - PNC Park (USA)
Sun September 18 2022 - CHARLOTTE North Carolina - Bank Of America Stadium (USA)
Thu September 22 2022 - ATLANTA Georgia - Mercedes-Benz Stadium (USA)
Sat September 24 2022 - WASHINGTON District of Columbia - Nationals Park (USA)
Fri September 30 2022 - ARLINGTON Texas - Globe Life Field (USA)
Sun October 02 2022 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Nissan Stadium (USA)
Fri October 21 2022 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - BC Place Stadium (Canada)
Sat October 29 2022 - SAN ANTONIO Texas - Alamodome (USA)
Fri November 04 2022 - HOUSTON Texas - Minute Maid Park (USA)
Sat November 12 2022 - PHOENIX Arizona - Chase Field (USA)
Sat November 19 2022 - LOS ANGELES California - Dodger Stadium (USA)
Sun November 20 2022 - LOS ANGELES California - Dodger Stadium (USA)
Fri January 27 2023 - AUCKLAND Mt Smart Stadium
Sat January 28 2023 - AUCKLAND Mt Smart Stadium
Tue March 28 2023 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Wed March 29 2023 - DUBLIN 3Arena
Sun April 02 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Tue April 04 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Wed April 05 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat April 08 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sun April 09 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Wed April 12 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Thu April 13 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sun April 16 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Mon April 17 2023 - LONDON O2 Arena
Wed April 19 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Resorts World Arena
Sat April 22 2023 - LIVERPOOL M&S Bank Arena
Sun April 23 2023 - LIVERPOOL M&S Bank Arena
Wed May 31 2023 - MANCHESTER AO Arena
Sat June 03 2023 - MANCHESTER AO Arena
Tue June 06 2023 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Sat June 10 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
Sun June 11 2023 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena
Tue June 13 2023 - ABERDEEN AECC
Thu June 15 2023 - ABERDEEN AECC
Sat June 17 2023 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro
Sun June 18 2023 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro
Tue June 20 2023 - MANCHESTER AO Arena
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