catfish and the bottlemen tour cancelled Catfish & The Bottlemen have left their North American fans reeling after abruptly cancelling their entire 2023 tour. The British rock outfit, led by frontman Van McCann, recently made a much-anticipated return, reigniting hopes for a full-scale comeback. However, overnight developments suggest that their plans have hit a serious snag.
Having already packed out Sefton Park in Liverpool earlier this year and gearing up for a monumental run of shows, including stadium dates in North America and Australia, the band appeared set for a massive resurgence. Fans were particularly excited about the Stateside tour, which was meant to kick off later this year. But now, one by one, venues across the U.S. have confirmed that the shows are no longer happening, with New Haven’s College Street Music Hall citing “medical reasons” for the abrupt cancellations.
While the band has yet to release an official statement, the fan-run Twitter/X account @catbupdates_ has been actively updating followers on the situation. In a recent tweet, they confirmed that all remaining North American and Australian shows for the year have been cancelled, apologizing to those who had already purchased tickets.
“Just to be clear, all Australian & American dates have been cancelled. Every upcoming show this year. Again, I’m so sorry for anyone who had tickets, hopefully you all get to see them soon when the band recovers…,” the fan account posted, leaving many to wonder what might have caused this sudden shift in plans.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Catfish & The Bottlemen will recover in time for their scheduled UK dates in 2024. The band has massive shows lined up next summer, including a headline performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London. With no official word from the band as of yet, it remains unclear if those shows are still on the cards.
Fans are left waiting for an official update from the band, hoping this setback is temporary. Will Catfish & The Bottlemen be able to regroup and hit the stage once again? Time will tell.
For now, it looks like the anticipated American and Australian leg of their comeback will have to wait. Keep an eye on official channels for any further updates as fans across the globe eagerly await the band’s return.
