Bad Religion Cancels Fall 2024 North American Tour
Announcement
Punk veterans Bad Religion have announced the cancellation of their Fall 2024 North American tour. The news comes as a surprise to fans who were looking forward to the trek, which was scheduled to kick off on September 17th in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and run through an October 19th show in Sacramento, California.
Reason for Cancellation
In a statement shared on Instagram, the band cited an "unforeseen family circumstance" as the reason for the canceled dates. The band apologized for any disappointment and disruption this may cause and thanked Niis, the Los Angeles punk band that was set to appear as the tour’s support act.
Tour Poster
The canceled tour would have been Bad Religion’s second stateside trek of 2024, following their earlier tour with Social Distortion. The band’s Fall 2024 tour was intended to be their most active year since 2021, when they celebrated their 40th anniversary with a tour and the release of their autobiography, DO WHAT YOU WANT: The Story of Bad Religion.
Impact on Fans
The cancellation of the tour will likely be disappointing for fans who were looking forward to seeing the band perform live. Fans who purchased tickets to the canceled shows will need to seek refunds from the point of purchase.
Message from the Band
In their statement, the band acknowledged the disappointment and disruption caused by the cancellation and extended their apologies to Niis, who was set to appear as the tour’s support act. They encouraged fans to check out Niis, who they praised as "fantastic!"
The Future of Bad Religion
It’s unclear what the future holds for Bad Religion, but fans will be eagerly awaiting any updates on upcoming tours or releases from the band.