Update September 27: Bruce Springsteen is under doctor’s orders to postpone more shows. According to CNN, Springsteen’s pernicious peptic ulcers have forced the Boss to cancel the rest of his 2023 dates. Springsteen and the E Street Band released a statement on social media, explaining the decision. New dates will be given for 2024. “When the new 2024 dates are announced, those unable to attend on the new date who purchased their tickets through official ticketing companies have 30 days to request a refund. All tickets for postponed performances will remain valid for the newly announced dates,†the statement read. But there is good news: Springsteen says he is recovering, albeit more slowly than he’d like. “Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement, and support,†the statement read. “I’m on the mend and can’t wait to see you all next year.â€
Original story follows.
Even the Boss has to call in sick sometimes. Bruce Springsteen is postponing eight upcoming shows to treat peptic ulcer disease, a stomach condition, at “the decision of his medical advisers.†The move comes weeks after Springsteen and the E Street Band postponed two Philadelphia shows for August 16 and 18 due to illness, which were rescheduled to August 2024. The eight newly delayed shows start tonight in Syracuse, New York, and include his entire September tour schedule; new dates have yet to be announced. “We’re heartbroken to have to postpone these shows,†Springsteen said on social media. “We’ll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support.†Springsteen is set to return to the road November 3 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and continue touring through December. Below, the postponed shows:
September 7 – Syracuse, N.Y. @ JMA Wireless Dome
September 9 – Baltimore, M.D. @ Oriole Park at Camden Yards
September 12 – Pittsburgh, P.A. @ PPG Paints Arena
September 14 – Pittsburgh, P.A. @ PPG Paints Arena
September 16 – Uncasville, C.T. @ Mohegan Sun Arena
September 19 – Albany, N.Y. @ MVP Arena
September 21 – Columbus, O.H. @ Nationwide Arena
September 29 – Washington, D.C. @ Nationals Park