Neil Young, the esteemed 80-year-old Canadian-American singer-songwriter, has announced the cancellation of his upcoming UK and European tour dates with his band, The Chrome Hearts. The tour, which was set to commence in June 2026, included performances in cities such as Manchester, Glasgow, and Cork, and was scheduled to conclude in Udine, Italy, in July. (news.sky.com)
In a heartfelt message posted on his official website on February 6, 2026, Young expressed his decision to "take a break" from touring, stating, "I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I'm sorry to let you down, but this is not the time." (news.sky.com)
The Chrome Hearts, formed in 2024, comprises guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony LoGerfo, and organist Spooner Oldham. The band had previously toured with Young in 2025, including a headlining performance at the UK's Glastonbury Festival. (yahoo.com)
Elvis Costello & The Imposters were slated to join Young and The Chrome Hearts on select dates of the now-canceled tour. (jambase.com)
Ticket holders for the canceled shows are expected to receive full refunds. While Young did not provide specific reasons for the cancellation, his message conveyed a need for a hiatus from live performances at this time. (news.sky.com)