Journey Scrap UK and Ireland Tour: Fans Left Disappointed
Iconic American rock band Journey has cancelled their entire UK and Ireland tour, leaving fans disappointed. The tour, featuring special guests Cheap Trick, was scheduled for October and November 2024 and would have been Journey's first shows in the region in over a decade.
A brief statement released by the band cited "circumstances beyond their control" as the reason for the cancellation. Ticket holders have received emails confirming the news and outlining the refund process. Refunds will be processed through the original point of purchase.
The 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour was set to kick off at Cardiff Utilita Arena on Wednesday 30th October. The band was then scheduled to perform in Nottingham, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle and London. The final performance was due to take place at London's The O2 on Sunday 17th November.
Journey last performed in the UK back in May 2013, during their tour supporting their fourteenth studio album, 'Eclipse'.
The cancelled tour dates were:
October 2024
Cardiff Utilita Arena â Wed 30th
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena â Thu 31st
November 2024
Glasgow OVO Hydro â Sat 2nd
Belfast SSE Arena â Mon 4th
Dublin 3Arena â Tue 5th
Manchester AO Arena â Fri 8th
Leeds First Direct Arena - Sat 9th
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena â Mon 11th
Birmingham Utilita Arena â Wed 13th
Newcastle Utilita Arena â Sat 16th
London The O2 â Sun 17th
Fans who were eagerly awaiting the tour will be disappointed by this news. However, there are still plenty of other live music events to look forward to in the UK.
Other Tours to Look Forward To:
ABBA Voyage: ABBA's virtual tour continues at a custom-built arena in London, with shows now extended to 2026.
Madness: The band behind 'One Step Beyond' and 'Our House' will embark on a 19-date summer tour in 2024.
Pet Shop Boys: Pet Shop Boys will extend their 'Dreamworld â The Greatest Hits Live' tour with June 2024 dates.
Nile Rodgers & Chic: The legendary duo will perform a summer tour in June and July 2024.
ZZ Top: The rock legends have announced their first UK show in five years, taking place at London OVO Arena Wembley on Thursday 11th July 2024.
Texas: Sharleen Spiteri and her band will kick off their UK arena tour with a new show at London's The O2 on 5th September 2024.
Janet Jackson: Janet Jackson will perform four UK dates in September and October as part of her 'Together Again 2024 tour'.
Paul Carrack: Paul Carrack will embark on a 20-date tour in September and October 2024, celebrating 50 years since the release of his iconic song, 'How Long'.
Crowded House: The band will perform a UK and Europe tour in support of their latest album, 'Gravity Stairs'.
Adam Ant: Adam Ant will perform 17 UK dates in October and November 2024.
Hue and Cry: The brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a UK tour in October and November 2024.
Squeeze: Squeeze will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a UK tour in October and November 2024.
Lulu: Lulu will extend her 'Champagne For Lulu' tour with 10 new dates in November 2024.
The Corrs: The Corrs will embark on a UK and Ireland tour in November 2024, with special guest Natalie Imbruglia.
Lightning Seeds: The Liverpudlian band will celebrate their 35th anniversary with a UK and Ireland tour in November and December 2024.
The Human League: Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall and Susan Anne Sulley will perform eight arena shows in the run-up to Christmas 2024.
Wet Wet Wet: The band will perform a tour in January, February and October 2025, with special guest Heather Small.
Jason Donovan: Jason Donovan will celebrate 35 years in entertainment with a UK tour in February and March 2025.
Mike + The Mechanics: Mike + The Mechanics will perform their 'Looking Back - Living The Years 2025 Tour' in March and April 2025.
Gabrielle: Gabrielle will perform 10 UK dates in April 2025 as part of her 'A Place In Your Heart' tour.
Simply Red: Simply Red will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a UK tour in September and October 2025.
Alison Moyet: Alison Moyet will embark on a UK tour in February and March 2025.
Cyndi Lauper: Cyndi Lauper will perform four UK dates in February 2025 as part of her 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour'.
