Roxette Cancels North American Tour, Cites Increased Costs
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Roxette canceled all of its U.S. and Canada dates for a planned 40th anniversary tour, with ticketholders receiving refunds. The Swedish band’s social media statement attributed the decision to “logistics and hugely increased touring costs,” saying Live Nation US had decided to postpone the tour. The shows were scheduled to begin Sept. 10 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Michigan and conclude Oct. 9 in Washington state. The tour was to feature a triple bill with Taylor Dayne and Nick Lowe. Some fans expressed disappointment after paying for nonrefundable flights from overseas. The cancellation follows a broader wave of tour cancellations in 2026, though the overall touring business remains robust according to the article.
What’s reported
Roxette canceled all U.S. and Canada dates for its 40th anniversary tour.
Ticketholders received refunds for the shows.
The band’s social media statement cited “logistics and hugely increased touring costs” and said Live Nation US decided to postpone the tour.
The tour was to begin Sept. 10 at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, and end Oct. 9 at White River Amphitheatre in Washington.
The tour was a triple bill with Taylor Dayne and Nick Lowe.
Some fans who paid for nonrefundable flights from overseas expressed disappointment.
The article notes a broader wave of tour cancellations in 2026, including acts like the Pussycat Dolls, Meghan Trainor, and Lily Allen.
The article states the overall touring business continues to be robust.
Key figures
Roxette (Swedish band)
Per Gessle (founder/co-frontman)
Lena Philipsson (new female lead singer)
Taylor Dayne (supporting act)
Nick Lowe (supporting act)
Live Nation US (promoter)
Marie Fredriksson (late lead singer, died 2019)
Zayn Malik (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Lily Allen (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
David Lee Roth (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Kiefer Sutherland (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Dolly Parton (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Beach Boys (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Barry Manilow (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Post Malone (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Jelly Roll (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Meghan Trainor (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Pussycat Dolls (mentioned in context of tour cancellations)
Sources: Variety
