The Weeknd has announced the cancellation of his concert at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, originally set for January 25, and has delayed the release of his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, to January 31.
“Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, i am canceling the Rose Bowl concert originally scheduled for January 25th,” he shared on social media.
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“This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time. In light of this, i have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st. My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild.
“With love, Abel.”
For those who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster, refunds will be processed automatically. For those who bought tickets from third-party vendors (like StubHub, SeatGeek, etc.), they are advised to contact the seller directly.
According to CNN, the Los Angeles wildfires have resulted in at least 24 deaths and have consumed 60 square miles of land in the past week. Over 92,000 residents of Los Angeles County are currently under evacuation orders, with about 89,000 more facing evacuation warnings.
Hurry Up Tomorrow is the final chapter in his trilogy, following his hugely successful After Hours album from 2020. It will be accompanied by a film of the same name, starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan, set for release in May. Though details about both the album and film remain scarce, The Weeknd recently discussed them at length with Variety in an interview last week.
After the album’s release, The Weeknd is set to go on a world tour, so another Los Angeles show is expected later this year.
