Demi Lovato Cancels Five Tour Dates Due to Health Issues

Singer delays start of 'It's Not That Deep' tour by nearly a week

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Demi Lovato has canceled five dates on her upcoming 'It's Not That Deep' tour due to undisclosed health issues, delaying the launch of the tour by nearly a week. The 23-city tour was scheduled to kick off on April 8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, but will now begin on April 13 in Orlando, Florida.

Why it matters

Lovato's tour cancellations highlight the challenges artists face in balancing their health and demanding performance schedules. Fans who purchased tickets to the canceled shows will need to seek refunds, while those with tickets to the rescheduled Orlando date will be able to attend the new show.

The details

In a statement, Lovato said she 'realized that I have overextended what may be possible' and needs 'to build in more time to rest and rehearse' in order to 'give you my all at each show.' The canceled dates include shows in Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Denver. The tour is still scheduled to make stops at major venues like New York City's Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Kia Forum.

  • The 'It's Not That Deep' tour was originally scheduled to kick off on April 8, 2026.
  • The tour will now begin on April 13, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

The players

Demi Lovato

American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel.

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What they’re saying

“I am so excited to get back on stage this year and visit you in as many cities as I can. While starting to prepare for the tour, I realized that I have overextended what may be possible. To protect my health, and ensure I can give you my all at each show, I need to build in more time to rest and rehearse and ultimately adjust to a schedule with some more time off that will allow me to handle the entire run of the tour.”

— Demi Lovato (x95radio.com)

What’s next

Fans who purchased tickets to the canceled shows through Ticketmaster or AXS will receive refunds automatically, while those who bought from third-party resellers should reach out to those sellers. All previously purchased tickets for the rescheduled Orlando show on April 13 will be honored.

The takeaway

Lovato's tour cancellations underscore the importance of artist self-care and the need to balance demanding performance schedules with adequate rest and recovery time. While disappointing for fans, the decision to postpone the start of the tour shows Lovato prioritizing her health, which will ultimately allow her to deliver her best performances for audiences.