Pearl Jam Cancels Two More Tour Dates, Releases Statement

Pearl Jam recently announced the cancellation of their London stadium show last week “due to illness in the band.” Now, the legendary grunge band has issued a statement regarding two additional nixed tour dates, this time in Berlin, Germany. The band’s July 2 and July 3 performances have both been called off, along with the June 29 show in London.

“Despite everyone’s best efforts, the band has yet to make a full recovery,” read part of Pearl Jam’s collective statement, shared on social media. The UK and European leg of Pearl Jam’s world tour, supporting their latest album Dark Matter, launched on June 22. However, only two of the scheduled shows have taken place so far.

“The impacts of this decision are not lost on us,” the group continued, acknowledging the numerous inconveniences these cancellations cause for fans. “We wish a reschedule had been possible for this tour leg and hope to come back to Berlin soon,” Pearl Jam added, expressing gratitude for their fans’ “continued understanding and support.”

The statement did not specify which band member or members had fallen ill or what the illness entailed.

Pearl Jam’s complete statement can be read below:

We are sorry to share that the Pearl Jam concerts scheduled for Tuesday, July 2nd and Wednesday, July 3rd in Berlin are canceled. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the band has yet to make a full recovery.

The impacts of this decision are not lost on us. We feel deeply that so many people spend their time, money, and emotional energy to get tickets and then to come see the band, and it is heart-wrenching to have to disappoint you. We also appreciate the many people whose hard work goes into making these shows happen.

Please trust we never take these decisions lightly and try to do everything possible to show up for you all. We wish a reschedule had been possible for this tour leg and hope to come back to Berlin soon.

Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support; it means the world.

– Pearl Jam

On June 28, Pearl Jam informed fans that their show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London had been canceled, citing similar reasons. The band lamented their incapacity to perform and acknowledged the impact this had on those who were eagerly awaiting the event.