catfish and the bottlemen tour cancelled In a surprising and quiet move, Catfish and the Bottlemen have cancelled their highly-anticipated North American tour, just months after its announcement. The British indie rock band, who had been riding a wave of nostalgia along with other Tumblr-era favorites like Charli XCX and Marina Diamandis, left fans disappointed as notifications of the tour’s cancellation began circulating online.
The North American tour, scheduled to start in October, was expected to be a major part of the band’s 2024 comeback following a three-year hiatus. But much like their recent cancellations in Ireland and Australia, the news came with little warning. Last week, Catfish and the Bottlemen cancelled their first Irish show in five years just minutes before doors were set to open, citing doctor’s orders. Shortly after, they scrapped their Australian tour due to an undisclosed “band illness.”
Australian ticket holders were informed with a brief statement from the band, which apologized for the inconvenience, but so far, no public explanation has been offered for the North American cancellations. Fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment and confusion, sharing screenshots of cancellation notifications they received from platforms like Ticketmaster, which now lists all of the band’s US and Canada shows as cancelled.
The cancellations are particularly puzzling, as there was considerable excitement surrounding the band’s resurgence. Catfish and the Bottlemen recently released Showtime, their first new single in five years, and had scheduled some of their biggest shows to date, including festival slots and headline performances. The sudden halt has left many wondering about the state of the band’s future plans.
Looking ahead, the fate of other scheduled shows remains uncertain. The band is still slated for two massive performances in 2024, including a London date that coincides with an Oasis reunion show at Wembley Stadium, which could pose a challenge for ticket sales if the band proceeds.
With no word from the band on their health status or future plans, fans are anxiously awaiting updates. For now, though, Catfish and the Bottlemen’s North American tour is officially off the calendar, leaving many to wonder what’s next for the iconic indie rockers.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
