Celine Dion CANCELS all remaining tour dates due to health issues
She has given fans a devastating update
Following months of health issues after being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, causing Celine Dion to reschedule her 'Courage' tour dates, the singer has now given fans another update, revealing she's made the decision to cancel all of the remaining 42 dates.
Why has Celine Dion cancelled her tour?
Taking to her social media pages on Friday 26th May, 55-year-old Celine wrote: 'It is with tremendous disappointment that we have to announce today the cancellation of the Courage World Tour.
'I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%. It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again. I want you all to know, I’m not giving up… and I can’t wait to see you again! – Celine xx' (sic)
Can I get a refund for my Celine Dion tickets?
Celine's team then revealed all tickets purchased can be refunded, adding: 'Tickets purchased for the forty-two cancelled dates will be refunded via the original point of sale. For further ticket inquiries or options, ticketholders should reach out to their original point of purchase.
'More information at the link in bio.'
What has Celine Dion been diagnosed with?
Celine made the announcement on Thursday 8th December that she'd been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Addressing her fans in a video explaining her diagnosis. She said: "Recently I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the Stiff Person Syndrome which affects 1 in a million people. While we’re still learning about this rare condition, we now know this is what’s been causing all the spasms I’ve been having. Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to."
Fans have been quick to support the singer, who is known for her hits 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'The Power of Love', writing: 'Take care, we'll wait! Your health is definitely the priority', with another saying: 'We will dance together soon! We love you so much. Take care Madame! ❤️'.
Back in October 2021, Celine first revealed she was suffering from health issues leading to her cancelling her Las Vegas show.
Then, in January 2022, Celine announced the cancellation of her US tour dates after suffering from 'severe and persistent' muscle spasms. Celine had completed 52 performances from the tour, before the remaining dates were rescheduled due to Covid-19.
When is Celine Dion on tour?
Celine was due to tour across the UK in Spring 2024, with shows in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and London in April.
However, these shows have now been cancelled.
Celine Dion's cancelled UK tour dates:
April 2024
Manchester, AO Arena - Sun 9th - CANCELLED
Manchester, AO Arena - Mon 10th - CANCELLED
Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Thur 13th - CANCELLED
Glasgow, OVO Hydro - Fri 14th - CANCELLED
Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Mon 17th - CANCELLED
Birmingham, Utilita Arena - Tue 18th - CANCELLED
London, The O2 - Fri 21st - CANCELLED
London, The O2 - Sat 22nd - CANCELLED
All tickets will be refunded via the original point of sale.
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Celine Dion - 'Courage' tour
Celine Dion was due to bring her 'Courage World Tour' to the UK in March and April 2023. The tour had already been postponed due to ongoing health issues, and she has now pushed the tour dates to 2024.
She shared the news about the tour rescheduling with her fans as she revealed her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome which has been causing her to have uncontrollable muscle spasms.
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