Zayn Malik cancels US tour, cuts UK dates after hospitalization
Zayn Malik has canceled his upcoming US solo tour and reduced UK dates following a hospitalization revealed by a photo shared on an official updates page two weeks ago. The former One Direction singer announced the changes on Instagram, citing a need to reassess his schedule and focus on recovery. His Konnakol tour, named after his latest album, was originally set to begin May 12 at Manchester's AO Arena with 31 worldwide dates. Now it starts May 23 at London's O2, with only nine shows. Glasgow, Birmingham, and Dublin dates are canceled, but performances in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Brazil remain. Malik thanked fans for their support, stating he is recovering at home. Refunds for canceled shows are automatic via Ticketmaster. Malik has previously canceled dates due to anxiety but did not specify a cause this time.
Key facts
- Zayn Malik canceled his US solo tour and two UK arena shows.
- A photo of Malik in a hospital bed was shared on an official updates page two weeks ago.
- Malik announced the cancellations on Instagram, citing a need to reassess his schedule.
- The Konnakol tour was originally 31 dates starting May 12 at Manchester's AO Arena.
- Rescheduled tour starts May 23 at London O2 with nine dates.
- Glasgow, Birmingham, and Dublin shows are canceled; Latin American dates remain.
- Refunds are automatic via Ticketmaster for canceled shows.
- Malik previously canceled shows due to extreme anxiety but did not specify a cause this time.
Entities
Artists
- Zayn Malik
Institutions
- One Direction
- BBC
- BBC Newsbeat
- Ticketmaster
- AO Arena
- London O2
Locations
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
- London
- Glasgow
- Birmingham
- Dublin
- Ireland
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile
- Peru
- Brazil