Meta Description: Journey’s UK and Ireland tour has been cancelled. Discover the reasons behind the Journey UK tour cancellation, upcoming US and Japan dates, and the latest band news.
Journey UK Tour Cancellation: What Happened?
Journey has officially cancelled their highly anticipated UK and Ireland tour, which was scheduled to kick off on October 30 at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff, Wales. The tour, which was set to feature support from Cheap Trick, has been called off due to circumstances beyond the band’s control. The announcement was made via an email to ticket holders, leaving many fans disappointed.
Why Was the Journey UK Tour Cancelled?
The Journey UK tour cancellation comes in the wake of ongoing legal disputes within the band. Just days before the cancellation, keyboardist Jonathan Cain filed a lawsuit against guitarist Neal Schon. The legal battle, which has been ongoing, involves allegations of financial mismanagement. Cain has petitioned the court in Delaware to appoint a third director to their Freedom 2020 company to address these issues.
Cain, reflecting on the band’s long history, stated in a 2022 interview with Classic Rock, “There’s always going to be bumps in the road. No forty-year relationship is ever not going to have them.”
What’s Next for Journey?
While the Journey UK tour cancellation is unfortunate, the band continues to tour in the US alongside Def Leppard. These US tour dates remain unaffected. Additionally, Journey’s upcoming shows in Japan are still on schedule, with tickets available for purchase. Fans in Japan can look forward to seeing the band perform in Osaka, Yokohama, and Tokyo later this year.
Journey 2024 Tour Dates: Where to See Them Next
- US Tour Dates with Def Leppard and Others:
- Aug 07: New York Citi Field, NY*
- Aug 12: Arlington Global Life Field, TX*
- Aug 14: Houston Minute Maid Park, TX*
- Aug 16: San Antonio Alamodome, TX*
- Aug 19: Minneapolis Target Field, MN*
- Aug 23: Phoenix Chase Field, AZ*
- Aug 25: Inglewood Sofi Stadium, CA*
- Aug 28: San Francisco Oracle Park, CA*
- Aug 30: San Diego Petco Park, CA*
- Sep 04: Seattle T-Mobile Park, WA^
- Sep 08: Denver Coors Field, CO^
- Japan Tour Dates:
- Oct 19: Osaka Sub Arena, Japan
- Oct 21: Yokohama Convention Hall, Japan
- Oct 23: Tokyo Budokan, Japan
- Oct 24: Tokyo Budokan, Japan
*with Steve Miller Band
^with Cheap Trick
While fans may be disappointed by the Journey UK tour cancellation, the band remains active and committed to delivering memorable performances worldwide.
