Gracie Abrams has announced the cancellation of the first two shows of her UK and Ireland tour due to illness. The singer-songwriter was scheduled to begin her tour on March 3 at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, followed by a show in Leeds the next night. However, she shared a handwritten note on social media explaining that she was still struggling with an illness and had been advised not to perform.
@dorajar_ IS COMING ON TOUR
I LOVE THIS GIRL AND HER MAGICAL BRAIN GO LISTEN TO ALL HER SONGS MEMORIZE THEM WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/y7wXCINspl
— Gracie Abrams (@gracieabrams) January 24, 2025
In the message, she wrote, “I hate that I have to write this again so soon. Unfortunately, I am really still struggling with this illness and have been advised that I cannot perform these next two nights. I can’t tell you how much this breaks my heart.” She continued, “This tour is something I’ve been dreaming of since the album came out and the shows we’ve played so far have meant more to me than I can tell you.”
Abrams reassured fans that she and her team would provide updates as soon as they had details about rescheduled dates, writing, “The moment we have any concrete details about these two shows in your cities, we will be in touch.” She ended the note with, “Please know I’d give anything to be able to be with you. Thank you for understanding. I’m sending all my love and my deepest regrets. xxx, Gracie.”
The news is disappointing for fans, but many have expressed support and concern for Abrams’ health, encouraging her to prioritise recovery on social media. This is not the first time she has had to cancel performances due to health issues. In October 2024, she postponed shows in New York and Philadelphia due to a vocal injury, which required her to take time off to heal. The demands of touring can be physically exhausting, and many artists, including Abrams, have had to step back at times to avoid long-term damage to their health.
Abrams has been gaining recognition over the past few years for her deeply relatable songwriting and strong, emotional vocals. She first gained traction with her 2020 debut EP ‘Minor’, followed by ‘This Is What It Feels Like’ in 2021. Her debut studio album ‘Good Riddance’ was released in 2023, earning widespread praise for its in-depth lyrics and collaboration with producer Aaron Dessner. Her latest album, ‘The Secret of Us’, has been another major step forward in her career, featuring the hit single ‘That’s So True’ that took the internet by storm. Abrams has also gained a larger audience through her time as an opening act on Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour.
While the Nottingham and Leeds shows have been postponed, Abrams’ tour is expected to continue once she recovers. If she is well enough, she will resume performances with a show in London, followed by stops in Manchester, Cardiff and Dublin before heading to Glasgow. The tour will then move on to Europe, with concerts scheduled in Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam.
Though the cancellations are disappointing, Abrams’ dedication to her fans suggests she will do everything she can to make it up to them. For now, her priority is getting better so she can return to the stage and continue the tour as planned. Fans will be eagerly waiting for updates, hoping to see her back performing soon.
