Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has cancelled his highly anticipated Stockholm concert scheduled for June 23, 2025, at Hovet Arena, citing exhaustion among his band and crew. The cancellation comes as part of a troubling pattern for the controversial singer, adding to his extensive history of cancelled performances.
Stockholm Show Cancelled Hours Before Performance
Ticket holders received an email from Hovet Arena stating: “Due to exhaustion among the band and crew, the Morrissey headline engagement at Hovet has been cancelled. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase.” The scheduled appearance on Sweden’s popular TV show Allsång på Skansen was also cancelled simultaneously.
The concert, set for June 23 at Stockholm’s Hovet Arena, was called off due to what Morrissey described as “travel weariness beyond belief.” He and his band had reportedly journeyed through six countries in just seven days, pushing themselves to the limit.
Morrissey Blames Record Label Support
In a characteristically outspoken statement, Morrissey wrote: “There is no financial support from imaginary record labels to get us to such places. In the last seven days we have traveled through six countries, and we are travel-weary beyond belief. We can barely see.”
The singer blamed a “lack of financial support from imaginary record labels” for the cancellation, highlighting ongoing struggles with industry backing for his European tour dates.
Extensive Cancellation History Continues
According to tracking website W♥M, Morrissey has now cancelled, postponed, or abbreviated 357 dates throughout his career, with 2025 already seeing 10 out of 63 scheduled dates affected (16% cancellation rate). This latest Stockholm cancellation adds to a troubling year for the singer’s reliability.
Recent Health Issues and Tour Disruptions
The Stockholm cancellation follows a series of health-related tour disruptions in 2025. Earlier this year, Morrissey postponed North American tour dates after a ‘severe sinusitis attack’ forced hospitalization. Most recently, he pulled out of Spain’s Botánico festival just one day before the show, with organizers citing “acute sinusitis” as diagnosed by a medical team.
Morrissey’s San Antonio show was rescheduled from May to January 10, 2026, while his San Diego Civic Theatre concert originally scheduled for May 1 has been pushed back until January 6, 2026.
Financial Struggles and Industry Tensions
The Stockholm cancellation statement reveals deeper issues affecting Morrissey’s touring capabilities. His complaints about “imaginary record labels” suggest ongoing contractual and financial difficulties that may be impacting his ability to complete international tours.
The extensive travel schedule – six countries in seven days – highlights the physical demands placed on the 66-year-old performer and his aging crew members.
Fan Impact and Refund Information
Disappointed Swedish fans who purchased tickets for the Hovet Arena show can obtain full refunds at their point of purchase. The dual cancellation of both the concert and television appearance represents a significant blow to Morrissey’s Scandinavian fanbase.
Conclusion
Morrissey’s latest concert cancellation underscores ongoing challenges with tour management, health issues, and industry support that have plagued his career in recent years. With over 350 cancelled dates throughout his solo career, the Stockholm cancellation reinforces concerns about the singer’s ability to maintain consistent touring schedules. Fans and industry observers continue to question whether Morrissey can overcome these persistent issues to deliver reliable live performances.