Demi Lovato Cancels Five Tour Dates Due to Health Issues

Singer delays start of upcoming '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 rigorous touring schedules. Fans who purchased tickets for the canceled shows will need to seek refunds, while those with tickets for the rescheduled Orlando date will be able to attend the new show.

The details

In a statement, Lovato said she needs 'to build in more time to rest and rehearse' in order to 'handle the entire run of the tour.' 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 and songwriter who is embarking on her first major headlining tour in three years.

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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 (big1021.com)

What’s next

Fans who purchased tickets for 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 will be honored for the new April 13 date.

The takeaway

Lovato's tour cancellations underscore the importance of artist health and well-being, as well as the challenges of maintaining a rigorous touring schedule. While disappointing for fans, the singer's decision to prioritize her health and ensure she can deliver her best performances is a responsible one that may resonate with many artists facing similar challenges.