Tour Dates Canceled
The Beach Boys cancel four September concerts following recent health concerns and touring breaks.
Anonymous
Key Points
1
Bruce Johnston left the group in March after six decades, making Mike Love the only original Beach Boys member still touring with the band.
2
The canceled shows were part of the band’s “Salute 60 Years of Pet Sounds” tour, which had included more than 40 performances earlier in 2026.
3
The Big E’s canceled performance had been scheduled alongside Marcy’s Playground, Fozzy, James McCarthy and Well Suited; those other acts were originally still listed for the event.
4
Observers had raised concerns about Love’s condition before the latest cancellations. Reviewing a May 30 show, Slate’s Luke Winkie described Love’s voice as “reduced to a whisper, all warbled, strange, and barely there.”
The Beach Boys canceled four concerts scheduled for late September, including their planned return show on Sept. 24 at The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Stamford Advocate reports the band needs additional time before returning to the stage, while other venues cited unspecified circumstances beyond their control.
The cancellations follow a two-month touring break and the postponement of more than 30 dates after frontman Mike Love experienced health problems. Love has described recovering from bronchitis and COVID-19. The band's next scheduled performance is Oct. 9 in Bloomington, Illinois, though its status remains uncertain.
Health Concerns Mount Around Mike Love's Voice
Observers had raised concerns about Mike Love's condition before these latest cancellations. Slate critic Luke Winkie reviewed a May 30 show and described Love's voice as "reduced to a whisper, all warbled, strange, and barely there." Love has publicly mentioned struggling with bronchitis, COVID-19, and emotional strain.
Loss of Bruce Johnston Leaves Love as Sole Original Member
Bruce Johnston departed the group in March after six decades, making Mike Love the only remaining original Beach Boys member still performing with the band. The cancellations mark another setback for a group attempting to sustain its legacy touring operation.
"Salute 60 Years of Pet Sounds" Tour Stumbles Again
The canceled shows were part of the band's "Salute 60 Years of Pet Sounds" tour, which had included more than 40 performances earlier in 2026. The September dates were meant to mark Love's comeback after the earlier two-month break. Tickets for The Big E performance will be refunded automatically.
Four Venues Affected, Status of Future Dates Unclear
Beyond The Big E in West Springfield, the band canceled shows in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Big E had been hosting other acts including Marcy's Playground, Fozzy, James McCarthy, and Well Suited alongside the Beach Boys. The band has not publicly explained the specific reasons for these latest cancellations.
Sentiment
Mostly NegativeNEGATIVENEUTRALPOSITIVE
Publishers
19
Articles
49
Reach
68
Topics
A
AnonymousAuthor
