Swedish metal band Avatarhave postponed five concerts on the UK and Ireland leg of their November 2026 tour, citing unspecified personal circumstances. The group confirmed the changes in a statement released on November 9 and asked fans to respect their privacy.
The affected performances were scheduled for Wolverhampton, Southampton, Cardiff, Dublin and Belfast between November 20 and 25. New dates have not yet been announced, but the band has described the shows as postponed rather than canceled.
Avatar: five postponed November 2026 shows
November 20 – Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
November 21 – Southampton, UK – O2 Guildhall
November 22 – Cardiff, UK – Depot
November 24 – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
November 25 – Belfast, Northern Ireland – Limelight
In their announcement, Avatar said: “Due to personal circumstances, we’ve had to make some changes to our upcoming tour.” The musicians added that they appreciated fans’ understanding and respect for their privacy, and sought to reassure them that there was no reason to worry.“
The group has not provided further details about the circumstances behind the postponements. There is no confirmed indication that the decision relates to an illness, lineup change or other specific cause.
Remaining tour to begin in Norwich on November 27
The rest of Avatar’s tour is expected to proceed as planned. Danish death metal band Neckbreakker are scheduled to open the remaining dates of the tour, which supports Avatar’s album “Don’t Go In The Forest”.
Fans holding tickets for the postponed performances should watch for further announcements from the band, promoters and official ticket sellers regarding rescheduled dates and ticket arrangements.
All upcoming shows:
Friday, November 27, 2026 – UEA LCR, Norwich, United Kingdom
Saturday, November 28, 2026 – Student Union, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Sunday, November 29, 2026 – Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tuesday, December 01, 2026 – Gashouder, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Thursday, December 03, 2026 – Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen, Germany
Saturday, December 05, 2026 – Barba Negra, Budapest, Hungary
Sunday, December 06, 2026 – SaSaZu, Prague, Czech Republic
Tuesday, December 08, 2026 – Music Hall, Innsbruck, Austria
Wednesday, December 09, 2026 – Posthof Zeitkultur am Hafen, Linz, Austria
Thursday, December 10, 2026 – Roxy, Ulm, Germany
Friday, December 11, 2026 – Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Komplex 457, Zurich, Switzerland
Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Zoom, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Hall, Padua, Italy
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – Cvetličarna, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Thursday, December 17, 2026 – Boogaloo Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Friday, December 18, 2026 – Majestic Music Club, Bratislava, Slovakia
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – A2 – Centrum Koncertowe, Wrocław, Poland
Sunday, January 10, 2027 – Carioca Club, São Paulo, Brazil
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 – Live Era, Montevideo, Uruguay
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 – El Teatro Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Friday, January 15, 2027 – Teatro Cariola, Santiago, Chile
Sunday, January 17, 2027 – Teatro San Gabriel, Quito, Ecuador
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 – Auditorio CEG, Bogotá, Colombia
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 – Pepper’s Club, San José, Costa Rica
Friday, January 22, 2027 – Teatro Estudio Cavaret, Guadalajara, Mexico
Saturday, January 23, 2027 – Escenario GNP Seguros, Monterrey, Mexico
Sunday, January 24, 2027 – Teatro de la Paz, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 – Foro Arpa, Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
Wednesday, January 27, 2027 – Auditorio Explanada, Puebla, Mexico
Tuesday, March 30, 2027 – London, United Kingdom (10 Years of Feathers & Flesh)
Saturday, May 08, 2027 – BC Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Thursday, May 13, 2027 – Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, CA, US
Tuesday, May 18, 2027 – Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, TX, US
Saturday, May 22, 2027 – Alamodome, San Antonio, TX, US
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 – Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR, US
Saturday, May 29, 2027 – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO, US
Wednesday, June 02, 2027 – Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC, US
Saturday, June 05, 2027 – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN, US
Tuesday, June 08, 2027 – New Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, NY, US
Saturday, June 12, 2027 – Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI, US
Tuesday, June 15, 2027 – Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH, US
Saturday, June 19, 2027 – Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT, US
Saturday, July 31, 2027 – Wacken Open Air 2027, Wacken, Germany