catfish and the bottlemen tour cancelled Fans of Catfish and The Bottlemen were left disappointed and frustrated after the Welsh indie rock band canceled their Dublin show at the RDS just 15 minutes before doors were set to open. The news, announced by promoters MCD, cited “artist illness” as the cause, but no direct statement has been issued by the band themselves, leaving fans with many unanswered questions.
The cancellation came as a major blow to attendees, some of whom had traveled long distances from places like Belfast and even England, booking accommodation and making special plans to attend the concert. One fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their dismay, writing, “Been dying to see Catfish and The Bottlemen in Dublin for months, was sat outside a pub about to finish my pint 10 mins before doors and some random fella says they’ve cancelled. Nice one lads.”
MCD’s official statement acknowledged the situation: “We regret to inform you that tonight’s Catfish and The Bottlemen show is cancelled due to artist illness. Refunds are available from point of purchase. Apologies to all the fans who have traveled to the show today and for any inconvenience caused.”
The Dublin cancellation appears to be part of a larger issue, as the band has now called off their entire Australia, New Zealand, and North American tours, which were scheduled to take place later this year. Australian fans were particularly upset as they received news of the cancellation just hours before the band was set to perform in Sydney. According to Moshtix, the band’s ticketing partner, Catfish and The Bottlemen “were really looking forward to the shows,” but were forced to cancel due to illness.
This turn of events comes after what was supposed to be a triumphant return to live performances for the band, having headlined both Leeds and Reading festivals earlier this year. Their performances received rave reviews, with NME even suggesting the band was “on the brink of something special.”
Fans are now left wondering if the band will be able to recover in time for their scheduled performances next summer, including a major show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Until further information is provided by the band, the future of Catfish and The Bottlemen’s touring plans remains in doubt.
