Charli XCX Cancels Glendale Concert After Battling Illness Throughout Her Tour

The three-time Grammy Award winner announced the cancellation on Tuesday, October 20, saying she would no longer perform at the venue on Wednesday, October 21. She is hoping to return to the stage for her scheduled show in Las Vegas on Friday, October 23.

The singer apologised to fans who had planned to attend the Arizona concert, saying she was deeply disappointed that she could not perform.

Charli XCX Shares Health Update

In a message posted on her Instagram Stories, Charli revealed that she had been struggling with illness throughout the tour and that her condition had worsened.

“I have been fighting sickness throughout this run of shows and have now completely lost my voice,” she wrote.

The singer said she puts considerable physical and emotional effort into her live performances, adding that missing the show was particularly upsetting.

“I put absolutely everything I have into my performances, both physically and emotionally, and it breaks me that I can’t be with you tomorrow,” she said.

Refunds Confirmed for Cancelled Show

Charli also confirmed that her team had been unable to arrange an alternative date for the Glendale concert.

She promised that ticket holders would receive refunds and said she hoped to return to Arizona in the future. The singer also apologised to fans who had made travel arrangements or other plans to attend the performance.

Charli said she was resting ahead of the Las Vegas concert and hoped to recover in time to return to the stage and complete the tour.

Music, Fashion, Film Tour Continues

Charli launched her Music, Fashion, Film Tour in Philadelphia on September 11. The international tour is scheduled to continue, with its final performance expected to take place in Paris on February 24, 2027.

The Glendale cancellation comes as the singer focuses on recovering her voice before her next scheduled appearance in Las Vegas.