Morrissey has cancelled his concert at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on January 17, 2026, citing artist illness. This follows recent cancellations in California and adds to his history of over 200 postponed solo shows since 2012. Meanwhile, the singer announced his new album 'Make-Up Is A Lie', set for release on March 5.
Morrissey, the former frontman of The Smiths, has once again postponed a performance, this time scrapping his show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, scheduled for January 17, 2026, at 8 PM. The venue announced the cancellation on social media, stating: “Due to artist illness, the Morrissey show on January 17, 2026, at 8 PM has been canceled. All ticket purchases will be refunded automatically at the point of purchase. Please allow 7-10 business days for refunds to take place.”
This marks the latest in a series of disruptions to Morrissey's touring schedule. Just weeks earlier, he cancelled two California dates due to an “adverse reaction to a prescription medication.” His track record includes more than 200 solo shows cancelled or postponed since 2012. Recent examples encompass a South American tour axed in November 2025 for “extreme exhaustion,” following two Mexican concerts cancelled for the same reason; two December gigs in Turkey scrapped in October, with fans speculating links to his apparent support for Israel; and a summer 2025 Stockholm performance skipped due to the band being “travel-weary beyond belief” and lacking music industry support, after delays from “a severe sinusitis attack.” One recent success was his January 10, 2026, show in San Antonio, where he performed The Smiths' 'Paint A Vulgar Picture' for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Amid these setbacks, Morrissey shared positive news with the announcement of his 14th solo album, Make-Up Is A Lie, due March 5, 2026, via Sire/Warner Records—the first new material in six years. The title track single accompanied the reveal, with Morrissey commenting: “The wait has sometimes felt like a tragedy, but the release today of ‘Make-Up Is A Lie’ is like a reunion of lovers. And after several plays it seems to have existed always. We can now place our faith in what is visible.” The tracklist, unveiled on Christmas Day, features intriguing titles like “The Monsters of Pig Alley,” “Zoom Zoom the Little Boy,” and “Many Icebergs Ago.” Initially, fans speculated it might be the delayed Bonfire Of Teenagers, but that project remains in limbo.
Morrissey's European tour kicks off February 13, 2026, in Denmark, including a headline slot at London's O2—his sole UK date this year. Separately, he was dropped from A$AP Rocky's forthcoming album Don’t Be Dumb.
(Note: One source lists the album release as March 6; the primary announcement specifies March 5.)
