Florence + the Machine Relocates Philly Show Due to NHL Playoffs

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Florence + the Machine's upcoming Everybody Scream Tour stop in Philadelphia has been relocated to Atlantic City, New Jersey due to a scheduling conflict with the NHL playoffs. The show, originally scheduled for April 25 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philly, will now take place at the Jim Wheland Boardwalk Hall Arena. Ticketholders for the original venue will need to repurchase tickets for the new location, with a 24-hour window for prior ticket holders before the show goes on sale to the general public.

Why it matters

The relocation of the Florence + the Machine concert highlights the challenges artists and fans face when major sporting events overlap with live music tours. The NHL playoffs are a significant draw that can impact ticket sales and venue availability, forcing bands to make difficult decisions about rescheduling shows.

The details

According to a social media post, Florence + the Machine's Philadelphia show had to be moved due to the NHL playoffs schedule. The band explored 'many alternative scenarios' but determined the Atlantic City venue was the 'only workable solution' to avoid canceling the concert altogether. Ticketholders for the original Philly show will need to repurchase tickets, with a 24-hour window for prior ticket holders before the show goes on sale to the general public.

• The Florence + the Machine show was originally scheduled for April 25 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
• The show has been rescheduled and relocated to the Jim Wheland Boardwalk Hall Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

What’s next

Prior ticketholders for the original Philadelphia show will have a 24-hour window to purchase tickets for the rescheduled Atlantic City concert before they go on sale to the general public.