Bridgers' Tour Adjustments
Phoebe Bridgers Hospitalized with Appendicitis, Cancels Intimate UK Shows; O2 Arena Residency Planned
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Banquet Records said it was "working closely with her global teams" to reschedule the Kingston show and would share an update on the performances affected by Bridgers' hospitalisation.
The UK/ Ireland run was set to include Dublin's 3Arena, Manchester's Co-op Live, and London's The O2, with North American dates slated to begin next month and further UK/Europe dates planned for November and December.
Rolling Stone awarded Lost Weekend 4.5 stars, calling it a "spectacular song cycle on love and loss" and describing it as Bridgers' "longest and most daring record yet".
The intimate UK gigs were part of a phone-free policy during the Lost Weekend rollout, with venues such as Kingston's Circuit and Brighton's Chalk; Bridgers later announced larger-scale shows in autumn, including an O2 Arena residency in London.
Phoebe Bridgers is spending her 32nd birthday in the hospital. The singer was diagnosed with appendicitis and had to cancel a run of intimate UK shows, telling fans she "got appendicitis for my birthday" Rolling Stone. The cancellations hit with less than a week's notice, upending her Lost Weekend album rollout tour.
Bridgers assured fans that all UK shows would be rescheduled. Her larger arena tour — including an O2 Arena residency in London — remains on track for later in the year Yahoo News.
Kingston, Brighton, and Bristol Dates Wiped Out
The canceled shows were small, intimate gigs tied to the Lost Weekend rollout. Venues included Kingston's Circuit and Brighton's Chalk — both chosen for their close, personal feel Yahoo News. A Bristol date was also affected. All three cities lost their shows with almost no warning.
Banquet Records, which promoted the Kingston show, said it was "working closely with her global teams" to reschedule Yahoo News. Fans with tickets were told to hold on for updates. Refunds and rescheduling are being handled by each venue's promoting team.
Phone-Free Gigs Were Built to Protect the Moment
The intimate UK shows came with a strict phone-free policy. Fans had to put their devices in locked pouches before entering Yahoo News. The rule was designed to keep the album experience pure — no filming, no distractions, just the music.
Bridgers later confirmed the phone-free policy would carry over to her bigger arena shows later in the year. The idea is the same: protect the live experience, no matter the venue size.
Arena Tour Still Planned, O2 Residency on the Calendar
Despite the health scare, Bridgers' full tour is still moving forward. North American dates are set to begin next month. The UK and Ireland arena run includes Dublin's 3Arena, Manchester's Co-op Live, and London's The O2 Yahoo News. Further European dates are planned for November and December.
The O2 residency in London is among the most anticipated stops. Appendicitis is a medical emergency that often requires surgery, but Bridgers gave no timeline for her recovery Hungama Express. Her team has not said how long she expects to be hospitalized.
Lost Weekend Earns 4.5 Stars From Rolling Stone
The canceled shows were meant to help launch Lost Weekend, Bridgers' new album. Rolling Stone gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, calling it a "spectacular song cycle on love and loss." Critics called it her "longest and most daring record yet."
The album explores romantic love, family, and grief. The strong reviews made the timing of the cancellations especially painful — the buzz was building right as Bridgers was taken off the road. Fans are now waiting to see when the rescheduled shows will be announced.
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