Zayn Malik has cancelled several dates on his upcoming Konnakol tour, including his scheduled Glasgow show, after sharing a health update with fans. The singer confirmed he will be reducing the number of performances in the months ahead, with shows in Glasgow, Dublin and Birmingham now axed, along with his planned US dates.
The update follows a recent Instagram post in which Malik thanked fans for their support after a period of recovery. “Thank you so much for all the support and love you’ve shown me on the album release and more importantly your love, prayers, and well wishes for my health. I’ve felt it, and it’s meant the world,” he wrote. He added that he has been recovering at home and is “doing well and will be better and stronger than before.”
Malik explained that he had to “take another look” at his schedule, confirming he will scale back the tour while still hoping to perform for as many fans as possible. “I want to make sure I still get out and see as many of you as I possibly can. I’m really looking forward to playing these shows for you,” he said, signing off with “Big Love, Z.”
The revised tour will now begin later in May, with UK dates in London and Manchester still set to go ahead, alongside international shows later this year. Refunds for cancelled dates are expected to be issued automatically via ticket providers.
For fans, especially those who had tickets for Glasgow, Dublin, Birmingham or the US dates, it is understandably disappointing news. At the same time, Malik’s health has to come first, and his message makes it clear that this is not a decision he has taken lightly.
Here at CultureCues, we’re wishing Zayn a speedy recovery and hope he takes the time he needs to rest, recover and return to the stage when he’s ready.
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