This morning Queen and Adam Lambert announced their UK and European tour planned for May, June and July has been cancelled and postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. A statement read: “Queen + Adam Lambert regretfully announced today that their upcoming 27-date UK & European Rhapsody tour is being postponed due to the on-going global coronavirus outbreak. The 2020 tour was due to start in Italy on May 24, with the itinerary also including a massive run of 10 London O2 concerts as well as a pair of shows each in Manchester and Birmingham, before further mainland Europe dates were set to conclude with two Madrid shows on July 7 & 8.”
It continued: “The decision has been made with the safety of our audiences, band, crew and venue staff in mind and with close on 400,000 tickets sold across the tour, was not a decision taken lightly.”
So what about tickets for fans who already booked?
Well Queen and Adam Lambert were quick to reassure fans adding: “The good news for fans is that the band has worked swiftly to reschedule the dates and are now able to confirm that the shows are now set for matching or similar dates in 2021.
“All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show dates. Ticket holders are advised to contact their point of purchase for information on ticket exchanges for the 2021 dates.”
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They added: “The postponement comes as a major disappointment for the band having only recently enjoyed performing one of their biggest ever tours with their massively successful six-week stadium tour of South Korea, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, playing to audiences reaching up to 60,000 a night.”
“The trek also included a special appearance at the Sydney Fire Fight Australia benefit concert for bushfire relief, for which the band reprised their iconic 22-minute Live Aid set, helping raise $9.5 million to help those affected by Australia’s massive bushfires.”
Meanwhile, Queen guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and collaborative singer Adam Lambert have shared their sadness at the news with fans.
Brian May said: “We’re very sad to announce the postponement of our summer shows in Europe, although, in the present crazy state of the world, it cannot be a surprise to our fans.”
While Queen drummer Roger Taylor said: “We’re all in this together. Devastating! Boringly frustrating! Scary and upsetting!
“But…pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down…start all over again!!! Be well….take care…coming right back at you as soon as we possibly can!!! Much love…Roger T xxx.”
And Adam Lambert added: “I am very disappointed that we won’t be touring Europe as planned, but we have to look after each other and put everyone’s health first. Look forward to getting out there when it’s safe.”
Here is the full list of rescheduled tour dates for 2021:
Sun May 23 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena
Wed May 26 – Paris, France – AccorHotels Arena
Thu May 27 – Antwerp Belgium – Sportspalais
Sat May 29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Sun May 30 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Tue June 1 – London, UK – The O2
Wed June 2 – London, UK – The O2
Fri June 4 – London, UK – The O2
Sat June 5 – London, UK – The O2
Mon June 7 – London, UK – The O2
Tue June 8 – London, UK – The O2
Thu June 10 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
Fri June 11- Manchester UK – Manchester Arena
Sun June 13 – Birmingham, UK – Utlita Arena
Mon June 14 – Birmingham, UK – Utlita Arena
Wed June 16 – London, UK – The O2
Thu June 17 – London, UK – The O2
Sat June 19 – London, UK – The O2
Sun June 20 – London, UK – The O2
Thu June 24 – Berlin, German – Mercedes-Benz Arena
Sat June 26 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Mon June 28 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
Tue June 29 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
Thu July 1 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Fri July 2 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Tue July 6 – Madrid, Spain – Wiznik Centre
Wed July 7 – Madrid, Spain – Wiznik Centre
