Neil Young Cancels UK and European Tour, Cites Personal Break from Performing
February 6, 2026
The article also includes a long, unrelated gallery about the real locations of famous album covers, which is beyond the tour news.
No specific reason beyond taking a personal break is offered, leaving future updates to clarify the decision.
The statement itself does not specify why the tour is canceled.
The article also touches on Young’s personal life and recent media events involving his wife, without impacting the core tour news.
Neil Young has cancelled his entire UK and European tour with The Chrome Hearts, explaining a personal break from performing and apologizing to fans.
The canceled dates include Eden Sessions in Cornwall on June 17, Manchester's Heaton Park on June 19, Chelmsford’s State Fayre as part of a June 27 run, Glasgow Summer Sessions on June 29, Cork’s Virgin Media Park on July 1, Blenheim Palace Festival on July 3, and Cardiff Blackweir Fields on July 5.
Young has previously headlined Glastonbury and BST Hyde Park, and has shown other public gestures to fans, such as offering free access to his Greenland archive for residents of Greenland.
The report is attributed to Brian Linder, PennLive.com’s trending editor.
Coverage notes Young’s political stances and reactions from outlets like Rolling Stone, in the broader context of his public commentary.
Expectations for attendance were high, with fans expressing surprise and disappointment at the cancellations, particularly in Oxfordshire and beyond.
The Essex Chronicle reported the cancellation, with One News Page syndicating the piece on February 7, 2026.
There are no further details provided on rescheduling, reasons for the cancellation, or official statements from Young or organizers in the current text.
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BBC News • Feb 7, 2026
Neil Young cancels planned Glasgow Summer Sessions gig
BBC News • Feb 7, 2026
Neil Young says sorry for cancelling European tour
BBC News • Feb 7, 2026
Neil Young cancels planned Glasgow Summer Sessions gig
BBC News • Feb 7, 2026
Neil Young says sorry for cancelling European tour