Sir Tom Jones postpones two US shows after flu diagnosis
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- Sir Tom Jones postponed two California shows after a bad case of the flu.
- The San Diego show moves to November 3, 2026, and the Los Angeles show moves to November 4, 2026.
- Tickets for the first dates will still work on the new dates, and fans who cannot attend can ask for a refund.
Sir Tom Jones postponed two shows on his United States tour after falling ill with the flu. He announced the news on Monday, October 26, 2026. The shows were set for Los Angeles and San Diego.
What happened
Jones said he had been hit with a bad case of the flu. He shared the news in a post on Instagram. He said he was acting on advice from his doctor.
The first show was set for Monday night at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The news came just hours before he was due on stage. The second show was set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in San Diego.
The San Diego show will now take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. It will be held at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The Los Angeles show will now take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Jones wrote that he was truly sorry for any trouble caused. He said he looks forward to seeing fans soon. Fans filled his Instagram comments with well wishes, according to Parade.
The singer said he had just finished 20 shows across the United States. He said he had a great time with wonderful crowds in recent weeks. The illness cut into that run at short notice.
Why the two dates matter
The Los Angeles date was the more urgent case. Fans were already on their way to the Greek Theatre when the news broke. A late change like that is hard for any crowd.
The San Diego show was due the next day. A singer with the flu cannot rest and sing on back to back nights. Doctor advice gave him a clear reason to stop.
This article is for information only and is not medical advice. The flu is a common illness, but it can hit hard. Rest is often the first step back to health.
A cold and the flu are not the same illness. Readers can learn more in our guide to how colds and flu differ. The two illnesses share some signs, but they tend to differ in strength.
What it means for ticket holders
Tickets for the first dates will still work on the new dates. Fans do not need to buy new tickets. They can simply turn up on the new night.
Fans who cannot make the new dates can ask for a refund. They should contact the place where they bought the ticket. That seller will handle the refund.
The rule is the same for both shows. Los Angeles ticket holders move to November 4, 2026. San Diego ticket holders move to November 3, 2026.
The change also moves the end of the tour. The tour was set to end on November 1, 2026, in San Francisco. The rescheduled Los Angeles show will now be the last date, according to MyNewsLA.
A tour built on a long career
Jones is 86 years old, and he is still touring. He became a star across the world in 1965. His hit that year was "It Is Not Unusual."
That song reached number one in the United Kingdom. He then had more hits, such as "Delilah".
He also sang "She Is a Lady" and "Sex Bomb".
Parade reports that he has sold more than 100 million records. His career has now run for more than six decades. He has moved between pop, country, soul, and rock.
He won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. He also won two Brit Awards. Queen Elizabeth II knighted him in 2006 for his work in music.
His current run is called the Come Gather Round Tour. The tour started this summer across the United Kingdom and Europe. It then moved on to shows across North America.
Jones has also been a coach on The Voice UK since its debut in 2012. Bury Times reports that he recently said ITV had dropped him from its 2027 series. That news came just weeks before this tour news.
A singer depends on his voice more than most workers do. A sore throat can change a whole show. Readers often ask why a voice sounds different in recordings.
Loud stages can also leave ears ringing for a time. Fans can learn why ears ring after a loud concert.
What happens next
Jones will rest until the new dates arrive. San Diego comes first, on November 3, 2026. Los Angeles follows one day later, on November 4, 2026.
Fans should watch his official channels for any fresh update. No further change has been announced so far. The two new dates stand as the plan for now.
If the illness clears in time, the tour will end in Los Angeles. It will be a late finish to a long run. Fans in both cities will get the shows they missed.
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