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Placebo have postponed their concerts in Budapest, Hungary, and Prague, Czech Republic, after frontman Brian Molko failed to recover sufficiently from severe laryngitis. The band confirmed the decision in a statement shared on Friday, November 13, 2026, explaining that doctors have advised the singer to rest further to avoid the risk of lasting damage to his voice.
The affected performances were due to take place in Budapest on November 13 and Prague on November 15. They follow the postponement of the group’s shows in Munich and Vienna earlier this week, also caused by Molko’s illness.
According to the band’s latest statement, Molko was diagnosed with severe laryngitis last weekend. Despite following the treatment and medical advice prescribed by doctors over the past week, he has not recovered sufficiently to perform safely.
The singer will undergo another medical assessment on Monday morning. The group have not announced replacement dates for Budapest or Prague, and the status of later concerts will depend on his recovery and any further official announcements.
Molko and bassist Stefan Olsdal expressed their disappointment at being unable to perform, especially for fans who have traveled to attend the concerts. The musicians said they would do everything possible to reschedule the affected shows and thanked supporters for their patience and understanding.
Friday, November 13, 2026 – Papp László Budapest Sportaréna, Budapest, Hungary – Postponed
Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Sportovní hala Fortuna, Prague, Czech Republic – Postponed
Ticket holders have been advised to retain their original tickets. According to Placebo, customers will be contacted directly with information about rescheduled dates or refunds once arrangements have been made. Fans should not assume that a new date has been confirmed until the band or the relevant promoter announces it.
For future concert updates and official ticket information, visit Placebo’s official website or the original ticket provider.
The postponed performances form part of Placebo‘s 30th-anniversary celebrations, which revisit the group’s early catalog. The tour accompanies “Placebo RE:CREATED”, a newly reworked version of the band’s 1996 self-titled debut album, and also draws on songs from the 1998 follow-up “Without You I’m Nothing”.
Earlier in the week, the group postponed its November 9 Munich and November 10 Vienna performances after Molko was diagnosed with acute laryngitis. The latest announcement confirms that additional rest is needed before he can return to the stage.
Formed in London in 1994 by Brian Molko and Stefan Olsdal, Placebo became one of the most distinctive alternative rock acts of the late 1990s. Their music combines distorted guitars, electronic textures and emotionally direct lyrics, with Molko’s recognizable vocals at the center.
The band’s best-known songs include “Nancy Boy”, “Every You Every Me”, “Pure Morning” and “The Bitter End”. Across several decades, the group have built a dedicated international following through albums and extensive touring.
The band have asked fans for patience while Molko recovers, emphasizing that his health must take priority over an immediate return to live performance.
