Yes Postpones European and UK Tour for Steve Howe's Recovery

Guitarist needs time to recover from an essential operation before rejoining the band on the road.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:00pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a guitar's strings and fretboard, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to create a glitzy, high-fashion aesthetic focused on the material and texture of the instrument.The postponement of Yes' European tour allows guitarist Steve Howe time to recover and return to the stage in full health.Inglewood Today

The rock band Yes has been forced to postpone the upcoming European and U.K. leg of their Fragile tour so guitarist Steve Howe can undergo an essential operation that requires recovery time. The band is working to reschedule the shows to a later date, and is asking fans to retain their tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.

Why it matters

Steve Howe is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a founding member of the progressive rock band Yes, which has a dedicated fanbase that has followed the group for over 50 years. The postponement of the European and U.K. tour dates is a disappointment for fans, but the band is prioritizing Howe's health and recovery to ensure he can deliver the performances that fans deserve.

The details

The Fragile tour's European and U.K. leg was due to begin on April 22 in Glasgow, Scotland, and feature two nights at the Palladium in London on May 3 and 4. The current lineup of Yes includes Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen.

  • The Fragile tour's European and U.K. leg was due to begin on April 22, 2026.
  • The tour was scheduled to feature two nights at the Palladium in London on May 3 and 4, 2026.

The players

Steve Howe

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of the progressive rock band Yes.

Yes

A long-running progressive rock band with a dedicated fanbase that has followed the group for over 50 years.

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What’s next

The band is working to reschedule the UK and EU shows to a later date, with full details to be announced after Easter. Fans are asked to retain their tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.

The takeaway

The postponement of the European and U.K. tour dates is a disappointment for Yes fans, but the band is prioritizing Steve Howe's health and recovery to ensure he can deliver the high-quality performances that their dedicated fanbase expects.