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. Lovato cited the need to 'build in more time to rest and rehearse' in order to 'handle the entire run of the tour' and 'give you my all at each show'.

Why it matters

Lovato's tour was highly anticipated, marking her first major headlining run in three years. The cancellations and delay will disappoint fans in several cities, but Lovato's decision to prioritize her health and well-being is understandable and responsible.

The details

The 23-city tour was originally scheduled to kick off on April 8 in Charlotte, North Carolina, but will now begin on April 13 in Orlando, Florida. The tour was set to make stops in major markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston before concluding on May 25. Lovato's latest album, 'It's Not That Deep', debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Dance Albums chart.

  • The tour was originally scheduled to kick off on April 8.
  • The tour will now begin on April 13 in Orlando, Florida.
  • The tour is scheduled to conclude on May 25 in Houston.

The players

Demi Lovato

An American singer, songwriter, and actress who has released several successful albums and is known for her powerful vocals and openness about her mental health struggles.

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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 (rewindmymusic.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

Lovato's decision to prioritize her health and well-being over the demands of a rigorous tour schedule is a responsible and admirable move that will hopefully allow her to deliver her best performances for fans when the tour does kick off.