Erykah Badu has cancelled five dates on her upcoming European tour, citing unforeseen circumstances, in a last-minute change that affects scheduled performances in France, Italy, Bulgaria and Poland.
The announcement was made on October 12, with the singer’s team confirming that several previously announced shows would no longer take place as scheduled. No further explanation was provided for the cancellations.
In a statement, Badu apologised to affected fans, acknowledging the time, effort and travel arrangements many had made to attend the concerts. She also thanked them for their understanding and flexibility.
Which Erykah Badu Shows Have Been Cancelled?
The five affected performances are:
- October 18: Paris, France
- October 19: Milan, Italy
- October 20: Milan, Italy
- October 23: Sofia, Bulgaria
- October 25: Katowice, Poland
The cancellations affect two performances in Milan, where Badu was scheduled to appear as part of the JazzMI festival programme, as well as shows in Paris, Sofia and Katowice. JazzMI organisers also confirmed that the Milan concerts would not go ahead as planned and said they were working towards rescheduling them.
Other European Dates to Continue
Despite the cancellations, Badu’s remaining European engagements are expected to proceed. Her schedule includes performances in Amsterdam on October 13, Brussels on October 14, and Basel, Switzerland, on October 15.
The Basel concert was moved forward from its previously announced October 27 date. Fans attending the remaining shows should check the relevant venue or ticket provider for the latest information.
For fans holding tickets to the cancelled performances, organisers have advised keeping an eye on official venue and ticketing updates for information about possible rescheduled dates and ticket arrangements. No single explanation for the cancellations has been announced.
Badu, widely recognised for her influence on neo-soul and contemporary R&B, continues to have international performances scheduled beyond the affected European dates, including an appearance at RNB X Live in Dallas on November 1.
