Avatar postpone UK and Ireland shows

Author Benedetta Baldin - 11.11.2026

Swedish metal band Avatar have 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

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