Demi Lovato Tour Dates Canceled: Denver & More – Refund Info

Demi Lovato is adjusting plans for their highly anticipated “It’s Not That Deep” tour, postponing the kickoff and canceling five shows, citing a need to prioritize health and ensure they can deliver a full and energetic performance throughout the run. The decision, announced on Tuesday, February 10th, impacts dates in Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; Denver, Colorado; and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Originally slated to begin April 8th in Charlotte, the tour will now launch on April 13th in Orlando, Florida. Lovato shared the news via Instagram, expressing excitement about returning to the stage but acknowledging the need for a more sustainable schedule.

“My Lovatics – I am so excited to get back on stage this year and visit you in as many cities as I can,” Lovato wrote in a social media post. “While starting to prepare for the tour, I realized that I have overextended what may be possible. To protect my health, and ensure I can give you my all at each show, I need to build in more time to rest and rehearse and ultimately adjust to a schedule with some more time off that will allow me to handle the entire run of the tour.”

The canceled shows include the May 5th performance at Denver’s Ball Arena. Ticket holders for the Denver concert, and the other canceled dates, will receive information regarding refunds or exchanges via Ticketmaster, the primary ticket seller for the tour. Lovato also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the cancellations, stating, “I am so sorry to those who planned to be there.”

This isn’t Lovato’s first experience navigating the demands of a tour schedule and personal well-being. The “It’s Not That Deep” tour marks their first headlining act since the “Holy Fv– Tour” in 2022, and comes as Lovato supports their latest album of the same name, released in October. That album topped Billboard’s Top Dance Albums chart and reached number nine on the all-genre Billboard 200.

The decision to scale back the tour reflects a broader conversation within the music industry about artist health and the pressures of maintaining a demanding performance schedule. Lovato’s statement emphasizes a proactive approach to self-care, prioritizing long-term sustainability over immediate gratification. This is a sentiment increasingly echoed by artists across genres, who are pushing back against the traditional “work until exhaustion” model.

The postponement and cancellations come as Lovato, 33, prepares for a 23-city North American tour. The tour is scheduled to conclude on May 25th. Representatives for Lovato and Live Nation have been contacted for further comment, but have not yet responded.

The move also highlights the logistical complexities of touring in the current entertainment landscape. With rising production costs and increased artist demands for well-being provisions, tour schedules are becoming increasingly scrutinized. Artists are now more frequently incorporating extended breaks and adjusting itineraries to accommodate personal needs, a shift that is likely to become more commonplace in the years to come.

For fans who had secured tickets to the canceled shows, the news is undoubtedly disappointing. However, Lovato’s transparency and commitment to delivering a quality performance suggest a willingness to prioritize the overall tour experience, even if it means making difficult decisions along the way. The focus now shifts to the remaining dates and Lovato’s ability to deliver on the promise of a vibrant and engaging live show.