Demi Lovato Postpones Tour Start and Cancels Five Shows to Focus on Wellbeing
In a significant announcement, American singer and actress Demi Lovato has made the decision to cancel five concerts on her upcoming tour and delay its commencement. The 33-year-old artist, known for her powerful vocals and candid discussions about mental health, explained that she needs additional time to "rest and rehearse" to ensure she can deliver her best performances.
Tour Schedule Adjustments and Cancelled Performances
Lovato's tour was originally scheduled to begin in Orlando, Florida on April 10th, but will now kick off on April 13th in the same city. The five cancelled shows include performances in Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Denver. These concerts were part of her tour supporting the album It's Not That Deep, which was released late last year.
The singer addressed her fans directly through a detailed social media statement, writing: "My Lovatics – I am so excited to get back on stage this year and visit you in as many cities as I can. While starting to prepare for the tour, I realised that I have overextended what may be possible."
Health Considerations and Career Reflections
Lovato emphasised the importance of protecting her health in her announcement, stating: "To protect my health and ensure I can give you my all at each show, I need to build in more time to rest and rehearse and ultimately adjust to a schedule with some more time off that will allow me to handle the entire run of the tour."
This decision comes after Lovato has previously spoken about the physical and mental challenges of touring. In 2024, she told The Hollywood Reporter: "It takes a toll on your body. I'm not 15 anymore." Two years earlier, she had even declared on social media that an upcoming tour would be her last, though she has since returned to performing.
Refund Information and Updated Tour Details
For affected ticket holders, Lovato confirmed that refunds for the cancelled shows are being processed automatically for purchases made through official channels like Ticketmaster or AXS. Fans who obtained tickets through third-party resellers such as StubHub or SeatGeek need to contact those platforms directly regarding refunds.
The revised tour will now run from April 13th until May 12th, covering 17 US cities plus a performance in Toronto, Canada, before concluding in Houston, Texas. Additional tickets remain available through the official tour website.
Career Context and Previous Touring History
Demi Lovato began her entertainment career as a child star on Barney & Friends before achieving mainstream success through the Camp Rock films and her debut album Don't Forget in 2008. Throughout her career, she has:
- Released nine studio albums
- Served as a judge on The X Factor
- Been the subject of three documentaries addressing her personal struggles
- Sold over 24 million records in the United States
- Won numerous awards including an MTV Video Music Award
Her last major tour occurred in 2022 when she performed 34 shows in support of her eighth album, Holy Fvck. The current tour adjustments reflect her ongoing commitment to balancing professional demands with personal wellbeing, a theme that has been consistent throughout her public discussions about mental health and self-care.
