In the midst of their ongoing European tour, Roxette are cancelling their planned North American dates this fall. On Instagram, the group confirmed that they are cancelling due to “logistical reasons and greatly increased tour costs.”
"Due to hugely increased tour costs, Live Nation US has decided to postpone the North American tour. We hope to see you at a later date," the group writes.
Gessle says in an interview with Hallandsposten that he and Lena Philipsson were really looking forward to "this autumn leg".
The USA is also our largest market in terms of streaming. But this decision was made by Live Nation USA, which they have probably based on their own calculations, he tells the newspaper.
The tour was supposed to begin on September 10 and end on October 9.
According to Aftonbladet, ticket buyers have been informed via email that the concerts are cancelled and fans are now expressing their great disappointment on social media.
Per Gessle says that there may still be a North American tour eventually.
I hope so, that we can play for our wonderful fans in the USA and Canada a little further down the road instead, he tells Hallandsposten.
It was in May that news was released that the band's "40th Anniversary Tour 2026" would reach North America, with two shows booked in Canada and twelve in the US.
Earlier this week, Roxette's smash hit "It Must Have Been Love" reached one billion views on YouTube - almost 40 years after it was released.
TT has contacted concert organiser Live Nation.
