OMGA Guide to All the Concerts and Events Canceled or Postponed Due to Coronavirus

Taylor Swift

“I love coming on here to tell you good news, or to share a new project with you,” Taylor wrote on social media in February 2021, announcing the cancelation of her Lover Fest tour “It’s not my favorite thing in the world to have to tell you news I’m sad about.”

She continued, “This is an unprecedented pandemic that has changed everyone’s plans and no one knows what the touring landscape is going to look like in the near future. I’m so disappointed that I won’t be able to see you in person as soon as I wanted to. I miss you terribly and can’t wait til we can all safely be at shows together again.”

Previously, in April 2020, the songstress took to Instagram Stories and announced that all of her “appearances and performances” were canceled for 2020.

“I’m so sad I won’t be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this this is the right decision,” Taylor captioned the announcement. “Please, please stay healthy and safe. I’ll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what’s important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us.

Coachella & Stagecoach Music Festival

The New York Times reported in January 2021 that both the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, which had initially been postponed twice, were officially canceled. Dr. Cameron Kaiser, the public health officer for Riverside County, released a health order announcing the cancelation.

Halsey

The songstress canceled her Manic World Tour because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Safety is the priority. I wish things were different. I love you. Dreaming of seeing your faces again,” she wrote.

“Despite our absolute best efforts, there is no guarantee I’ll be able to tour the currently scheduled dates,” Halsey added in a Twitter statement. “I miss seeing all of you in the crowd every night more than anything, but I need to prioritize your health and safety. That being said, the Manic tour is now officially canceled. As much as we wanted to hold out hope that this tour could eventually happen, our priority is now getting your ticket money back to you immediately.”

Harry Styles

Because of the ongoing spread, Harry Styles made the decision to postpone his 2021 European shows “until further notice.”

“I really hope to play these shows and will have news for you in the new year on when they will take place,” the singer wrote on Twitter. “I can’t wait to see you all on the road as soon as it’s safe to do so. Treat people with kindness.”

Billie Eilish

This news comes weeks after Billie Eilish canceled her When We All Fall Asleep tour in December 2020, after postponing it earlier the same year.

“I wish that I could have seen you on tour this year. I’ve missed performing for you and being on stage so much I can’t even tell you,” the singer wrote in a note uploaded to Twitter. “We’ve tried as many different scenarios as possible for the tour but none are possible and, although I know so many of you want to hold onto your tickets and vip passes, the best thing we can do for everyone is to get the money back into your hands as soon as we can.”

She concluded, “When we’re ready and it’s safe we’ll let you know when everyone will be able to purchase tickets again for the next tour. I love you so much. Stay safe, drink lots of water, wear a mask.”

My Chemical Romance

Months after they announced their reunion tour, My Chemical Romance postponed the entire thing until 2021.

“We would never want to distract from the challenges we are facing right now, but we feel it is the right thing to let people know that we have rescheduled our shows, so that we can offer people a refund on tickets in these difficult financial times.,” the band wrote on Instagram.
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Academy Awards

Originally scheduled to take place on February 28, 2021, the Academy Awards have been postponed until April 25, 2021, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

MTV Movie & TV Awards

According to Variety, MTV is looking to push the awards show — which was set to air in June 2020 — until December 2020. Subsequently, the network still has plans to host the VMAs in August 2020.

Louis Tomlinson

On May 20, Louis rescheduled his US summer tour. Previously, the former One Direction member told fans that, due to the coronavirus pandemic, he was forced to postpone all the April and May dates of his first ever solo, international tour.

“I’m really gutted but of course the health and safety of all of my fans and tour crew needs to come first,” he wrote on Twitter.

Previously, he took to Twitter and shared a statement that said his upcoming UK tour will be rescheduled. Louis told fans that he had plans to announce the new dates “very soon.” He also rescheduled the rest of his mainland European tour shows until August and shared the new dates with fans and announced on Twitter that his show originally set for March 11, 2020, in Milan, Italy, had been called off following a decree from the President of the Council of Ministers.

“I was really excited to bring my Walls Tour to Italy, but the health and safety of my fans is more important than anything else,” the statement read.

The Weekend

On May 20, the singer took to social media and announced that his The After Hours Tour would be postponed until June 2021.

5SOS

On May 6, the Australian boyband took to social media and announced to fans that their entire UK and European No Shame Tour would be postposed until 2021 due to the world health crisis.

“We are so grateful to anyone who purchased a ticket. Please hold on to them for the rescheduled headline dates in 2021. We are saddened not all headline shows were able to be rescheduled,” 5SOS said in their statement.

Kesha

On May 1, the songstress took to social media and told fans that, unfortunately, her 2020 High Road tour would be canceled due to the current health crisis.

“This is heartbreaking, but the safety of my fans & crew is my number 1 priority. Because of the current situation, doing this tour in 2020 is no longer feasible,” Kesha wrote on Instagram. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate and express ourselves together in spirit and online. I will do my best to bring you all as much art and music as I can, as we get through this all together.”

BTS

The South Korean boyband postponed their Map Of The Soul World Tour due to coronavirus.

“Due to the nature of BTS concerts involving travel by thousands of international fans no matter where the performances are held, it is also difficult to resume the tour with the current strict restrictions on cross-border movement still in place,” Big Hit Entertainment said in a statement. “Therefore, we have made the difficult decision to suspend the previously announced tour schedule and develop a new schedule.”

Jeffree Star

The makeup mogul uploaded a brand new video and updated fans on the status of his brand new makeup collection. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus, Jeffree‘s latest Jeffree Star Cosmetics line will be delayed.

“I had a huge launch planned for April 24…it was a whole different vibe,” he explained. “Some of the stuff for the next collection hasn’t even been made yet because of the delays.”

Previously, YouTuber took to his Instagram Stories and told fans that he was forced to cancel some upcoming appearances in Italy due to the spread of coronavirus.

“I’m a little devastated because I was supposed to go to Italy later this month for a really huge makeup convention,” he explained at the time. “I was also gonna go to Malta, and all travel for me and my team has been canceled.”

The makeup mogul also urged his fans to stay “safe and calm.”

‘Cinderella’ Remake

Sorry guys, but Camila‘s acting debut is put on hold due to the coronavirus. The release date of  Sony’s live- action Cinderella has been pushed back until 2021, according to People.

Niall Horan

On April 3, the singer took to social media and told fans that due to “unprecedented circumstance” he made the decision to cancel the 2020 Nice To Meet Ya World Tour.

“This was a difficult decision, but the well-being of my fans and touring family is always my top priority,” he wrote. “I’m so sorry to all you amazing people who bought tickets.”

As fans know, Niall‘s new album, Heartbreak Weather, officially dropped on March 13, but due to the coronavirus, some of his promotional events have been canceled or postponed. The day before its release, he opened up about how the coronavirus has effected his promotional tour.

“It’s not great, to be honest, when you’re bringing out an album and all your stuff is canceled,” he told radio host Ryan Seacrest. “I’ve got some performances coming up that I’m literally just sitting, fingers crossed… I can’t really tell the World Health Organization what to do, to be honest. I kind of just have to sit tight and listen to what everyone else says because it’s the whole world’s safety, not just mine.”

Justin Bieber

On April 1, the Changes singer postponed all his 2020 tour dates due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“In light of the current public health crisis, and with the deepest concern for all those being affected, Justin Bieber will be postponing all currently scheduled 2020 dates for The Changes Tour,” a statement read. “He asks that fans hold on to their tickets, as they will be honored as soon as the dates are rescheduled. Information on rescheduled dates will be forthcoming soon.”

Sam Smith

On March 30, the singer took to their Instagram page and announced that their upcoming album not only would be pushed back due the coronavirus, but they had plans to change the record’s name too.

“I have done a lot of thinking the last few weeks and I feel that the title of my album and imminent release doesn’t feel right,” they wrote. “So I have come to the decision to continue working on the album and make some important changes and additions.”

2020 Governors Ball Music Festival

The New York-based music festival — set for June 5 – 7 — has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

“Due to current government mandates and the evolving situation in NYC, it is neither safe nor prudent to move forward with our June dates. The well-being of our fans, artists, staff, vendors, partners, and the surrounding NYC community is always our #1 priority,” the festival said in a statement.

2020 Tony Awards

On March 25, Tony Award Productions announced that the 74th Annual Tony Awards — which were set to take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City — would be postponed due to coronavirus concerns.
“The health and safety of the Broadway community, artists and fans is of the utmost importance to us,” the statement read. “We will announce new dates and additional information once Broadway opens again. We are looking forward to celebrating Broadway and our industry when it is safe to do so.”

Camila Cabello

On March 24, Camila took to Instagram and old followers, in a statement, that she was forced to postpone her upcoming tour due to coronavirus concerns. The singer said that she was “truly heartbroken.”

“We can’t start rehearsals without putting people at risk and with so much up in the air with no real and definitive end in sight, I feel this is the responsible thing to do,” she explained. “I’m so so sorry you guys. I’m so sad at the thought of disappointing you.”

‘Scoob!’ Movie Release

Set to hit theaters on May 15th, the release date for upcoming animated film Scoob! has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. studio has not set a new release date.

Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner

Both reality star’s beauty brands — KKW Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics — have been forced to halt production due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Due to current health orders in California, our fulfillment center is temporarily closing,” a Twitter statement from both companies read. “While our website remains available to accept orders, our fulfillment center cannot guarantee delivery dates at this time. Your order will receive top priority as soon as we can resume shipping.”

Selena Gomez

During an Instagram Live, the songstress revealed to fans that she was working on new music before her record label was forced to shut down due to the coronavirus.

Previously, on March 10, Selena’s upcoming beauty line “Rare Beauty” sent out a statement via Instagram Stories and told fans that due to the “rapidly evolving situation” with coronavirus, they had postponed the #WeAreRare community call.

Previously, the brand gave fans the opportunity to star in its first-ever campaign by “celebrating what makes you, you” and sharing “what makes you rare.” At the time, the photoshoot was set to take place in Los Angeles with winners trying the products and meeting new friends. Now, the brand has postponed the photoshoot and is working towards “creative new ways” to recognize those who shared their stories.

The brand promised to update fans within “the coming weeks.”

Lady Gaga ‘Chromatica’ Album

On March 24, Lady Gaga took to Instagram and told fans that after “a lot of deliberation” she decided to postpone the release of her upcoming album Chromatica. The record was set to be released on April 10, but now, the songstress said he will announce a later 2020 release date. The “Shallow” singer still has plans to tour this summer.

2020 VidCon

On March 23, 2020, it was announced that the three day event that connects internet stars to their fans, was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. For those who missed it, creators like Alex Wassabi, Brent Rivera, Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, Corinna Kopf, Daniella Perkins, James Charles, Jeff Wittek, Jessie Paege, LaurDIY, Nia Sioux, Ricky Dillon and tons more were set to make an appearance at the event.

“Unfortunately, due to the continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 we made the difficult decision to cancel #VidConUS. We are working hard to bring you a VidCon US experience this fall, and will keep you posted as those details come together! ” – Jim Louderback, GM of VidCon said in a Twitter statement.

2020 Olympics

On March 23, it was announced that the 2020 Olympics — set to be held in Tokyo, Japan — would be postponed due to the coronavirus, according to a statement.

Lili Reinhart ‘Swimming Lessons’ Release Date

On March 22, the Riverdale starlet took to Instagram and told followers that, unfortunately, the release date of her upcoming poetry book had been moved to a new date, in the fall.

“Due to the current state of the entire world right now, and the United States, my book Swimming Lessons, which was supposed to come out on May 5th, is now being pushed to later this year, in the fall,” Lili said. “It’s a bummer, but it’s just the way it is right now, and right now there are much more important things going on in the world than a poetry book. I wanted to say I’m sorry for those who had pre-ordered and were looking forward to it. It’ll come eventually. Thank you for being patient.”

Fenty Beauty TikTok House

Just a few days after it was introduced to the world, the Fenty Beauty TikTok house was forced to temporarily close due to coronavirus concerns, according to Business Insider.

For those who missed it, the mansion was the place all up-and-coming TikTok stars could go to curate content. Not only did they have access to the entire Los Angeles-based home, but the young stars could also raid the “Makeup Pantry,” which was filled with all things Fenty Beauty, of course!

‘Minions’ Sequel

Instead of hitting theaters this summer, Minions: Rise of Gru will be pushed back one year due to coronavirus concerns that closed the Universal and Illumination studio in France. Now, the film has plans to be released on July 2, 2021.

“This means we will be unable to finish Minions: The Rise of Gru in time for our planned global releases in late June and early July. While we all grapple with the enormity of this crisis, we must put the safety and protection of our employees above all. We look forward to finding a new release date for the return of Gru and the Minions,” Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri said in a statement.

The studio also changed the release dates of their upcoming films Wicked and Sing 2.

Timothée Chalamet’s London Stage Show ‘4000 Miles’

The actor was set to make his London Stage debut in the play 4000 Miles on April 6, but now the show has been postponed to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

“With just days to go before delivering this production to a sold-out run of eager audiences, we are now regrettably temporarily closing The Old Vic so that we can play our part in slowing down the spread of the coronavirus,” a statement read.

Little Mix’s Reality Show ‘The Search’

As fans know, British girl band Little Mix were set to kick off production on an upcoming reality show called  The Search, where  Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall would creating and mentoring new bands. On March 19, it was announced that plans to film had been put on hold due to the coronavirus.

“The girls’ well-being is of utmost priority to everyone so a video shoot for this week has been canned,” a source told The Sun. “As well as the shoot being off, the girls have been told the live shows for their TV series The Search are going to be delayed.”

Production on ‘Friends’ Reunion

On March 18, 2020, sources told The Hollywood Reporter that production on the highly anticipated reunion special — set to air on HBO Max — will be delayed due to the coronavirus.

Glastonbury Music Festival

On March 18, 2020, the five day U.K.-based music festival was canceled due to the current coronavirus pandemic.

“We are so sorry to announce this, but we are going to have to cancel Glastonbury 2020. Tickets for this year will roll over to next year,” the Glastonbury founders posted on Twitter.

Dinah Jane

The former Fifth Harmony singer took to Instagram on March 17, and announced that her tour dates had been postponed.

“I can’t tell you all how excited I was to perform for y’all,” she wrote in a social media statement. “I’m bummed to not be able to perform the new music that I’ve been working so hard on but you know me, I’ve always got lil tricks up my sleeves.”

Despite her tour being postponed, Dinah seemingly told fans that a new song would be coming soon!

Billboard Music Awards

On March 17, Billboard announced that the 2020 Billboard Music Awards had been postponed due to coronavirus concerns. The awards show was set to air on April 29 and a new date has not been released yet.

“In accordance with the current guidelines set forth by national and local health officials and in order to ensure the health and safety of our artists, fans, guests and staff — we are postponing the Billboard Music Awards,” a statement from the BBMA’s production company read.

Gabi DeMartino New Music

After teasing brand new music to fans, YouTuber Gabi DeMartino has announced that she’s putting her single on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak.

“Gonna hold off on releasing a single [until] this all calms down,” the internet star told a fan on Twitter.

The 2020 Met Gala

Along with the indefinite closure of The Metropolitan Museum of Art amid coronavirus concerns, came the news that the 2020 Met Gala had been postponed.

A spokesperson from the Met said, “Additionally, the CDC advised over the weekend that there should not be any gatherings of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks. In deference to this guidance, all programs and events through May 15 will be canceled or postponed.”

There’s no word on when it will take place now.

‘Saturday Night Live’

On March 16, 2020, NBC announced that Saturday Night Live had been put on an “indefinite hold” due to coronavirus fears, according to Vanity Fair.

‘Cheer’ NCA Collegiate National Championship

According to Teen Vogue, the National Cheerleaders Association confirmed that NCA Collegiate National Championship scheduled for April 8-12 in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been canceled this year. As fans know, this event became popularized after the Navarro College Cheerleaders won the 2019 event during the Netflix docuseries Cheer.

Fan favorite Cheer cast member La’Darius Marshall took to social media and penned a heartfelt message to his followers about the cancelation of Daytona.

“Daytona you will be missed and greatly appreciated. I love everyone one of my teammates and all the love we shared. The end of my cheerleading career has come a bit early. For everyone who supported me all this way I want to say thank you and I love you,” he wrote.

Production on ‘Cinderella’

On March 16, 2020, Sony shut down production on their upcoming live-action Cinderella remake starring Camila Cabello, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards

On March 16, iHeartRadio announced in a statement that its annual awards show had been postponed.

“As you may know, the Shrine in Los Angeles recently announced that it is officially closed for events through March 31 the earliest — which includes the iHeartRadio Music Awards scheduled to air on FOX, Sunday, March 29. The safety of our guests, employees, artists and partners is our main priority,” the statement read. “iHeartMedia and FOX will plan to reschedule at the appropriate time and will provide more information and relevant updates as they become available. Refunds are being issued to ticketed guests.”

Jonas Brothers

On March 15, the three-piece boyband took to social media and announced to fans that their Las Vegas residency had been canceled due to the coronavirus.

“We were so excited for the opportunity to share an amazing show with you guys, but nothing is more important than everyone’s health and safety. We are sad to disappoint you guys, but it’s important to everyone to do what we can to keep everyone healthy,” the Jonas Brothers wrote in a statement.

As fans know, the band was set to play a number of shows at the Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada between the dates of April 1, 2020 and April 18, 2020. They have yet to announce plans to reschedule their residency.

Kelly Clarkson

Along with the JoBros, Kelly also gave fans an update on her upcoming Las Vegas residency. Her Invincible shows were set to start on April 1, 2020, but according to a social media statement, they have been postponed until July 2020. Kelly also announced that her daytime talk show had shut down production until further notice “out of concern and care for everyone’s safety.”

Netflix

The fan-favorite streaming service has halted production on all their original TV shows and films due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stranger Things — which just kicked off filming for the upcoming fourth season — was among the shows that have been shut down.

Production on ‘Euphoria’

They might have shared some behind-the-scenes photos from the first table read of season two, but production on Euphoria‘s highly anticipated second season has been delayed due to coronavirus fears.

“The health and safety of our employees, casts and crews remains our top priority. During this time, we will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control as well as local officials and public health professionals in each city where our productions are based,” a statement from WarnerMedia Entertainment, who owns HBO, said in a statement.

Production on ‘The Bold Type’

On March 15, star of Freeform’s The Bold Type, Katie Stevens took to Instagram and told fans that the series is on hiatus due to the coronavirus.

“The studio and network are taking COVID-19 very seriously and as are our cast and crew,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “Although we didn’t have anyone test positive, the decision was made to halt production right now for the safety of everyone. We are not canceled.”

Production on ‘The Little Mermaid’

On March 13, Disney released a statement and announced that production on their live-action The Little Mermaid film, starring Halle Bailey, has come to a halt.

“While there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on our productions, after considering the current environment and the best interests of our cast and crew, we have made the decision to pause production on some of our live-action films for a short time. We will continue to assess the situation and restart as soon as feasible,” the Disney spokesperson said.

They also stopped production on various Disney+ films like Home Alone, Peter Pan & Wendy, Shrunk and more.

Production on ‘The Batman’

On March 14, Warner Bros. made the decision to shut down production in London on the upcoming film The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, according to Variety.

“Warner Bros. Pictures feature production of The Batman will be on a two-week hiatus starting today. The studio will continue to monitor the situation closely,” a statement from the Burbank lot read.

Disney Parks

For the first time since September 11, 2001, every Disney theme park and cruise line worldwide will be shut down due to the coronavirus, they announced on March 12. The company decided to close “in an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and employees,” a statement read.

‘Mulan’ Release

Along with closing all Disney Parks, the company decided to push back the release of there highly anticipated, live-action Mulan film.

Broadway

On March 12, Broadway announced that they would shut down all productions until April 12, 2020 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. As fans know, Sabrina Carpenter was starring in the musical Mean Girls for a limited run. She updated fans on her upcoming shows via Instagram and assured her followers that she would keep them “updated.”

Ally Brooke

The former Fifth Harmony member took to Instagram on March 12, and told fans that her Time to Shine Tour had been postponed due to the coronavirus.

“I am so devastated to announce that my last show will be tonight in Boston due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Due to the state of New York’s ban of public gatherings, we were informed this afternoon my show at The Paramount on Saturday and my show at the Gramercy Theatre Monday will have to be postponed,” she wrote. “I’m really heartbroken as my team and I have worked tirelessly on this show, and I was so excited to bring it across the country and hopefully eventually the world. But what matters most is you guys’ health and safety, and the safety of us all.”

JoJo Siwa

On March 12, JoJo Siwa‘s Texas concert was postponed. A statement on the United Supermarkets Arena’s website read, “In light of ongoing public health concerns, the JoJo Siwa show has been postponed. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be honored at the rescheduled date to be announced soon.”

Johnny Orlando

On March 12, Johnny took to his Instagram Stories and told fans that his Live at The Rec Room appearance have been postponed.

“I love meeting and performing for you all, but everyone’s health and well-being is our top priority,” he wrote.

Cara Delevingne’s Series ‘Carnival Row’

On March 12, the model’s costar Orlando Bloom took to Instagram and told fans that production on the series had been shut down in Prague.

“It’s farewell from us as we’re going home to be quarantined. We’re coming home to the States, at least I’m coming home to the States because we want to get in before the quarantine,” he told followers. “Big love everybody, stay safe out there. Self quarantine. It seems really crazy actually this whole corona thing but do the right thing by you and your family and stay safe.”

Live Nation

On March 12, Billboard reported that Live Nation has instructed all concert tours to return home. The company has planned to postpone all touring shows domestically and internationally through the end of the month. It was also reported that the company will be looking to reschedule shows in May or June 2020.

MLB Opening Day

On March 12, MLB delayed Opening Day for the season for at least two weeks and canceled all remaining spring training games in Florida and Arizona.

The NBA Season

On March 11, the NBA suspended its season after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for the coronavirus.

“The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of [Wednesday’s] schedule of games until further notice,” the National Basketball League said in a statement. “The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.”

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

On March 11, Nickelodeon released a statement and told fans that the annual awards show — set to air on March 22, 2020 — would be postponed due to coronavirus concerns.

“The Kids’ Choice Awards scheduled for March 22, 2020, in Los Angeles is being postponed in consideration of the safety and well-being of every person involved with the show, which is our top priority. We will have further information about a new date in the future,” the statement read.

Prior to the show being postponed, Nickelodeon had announced that Justin Bieber was set to perform at the event.

Production on ‘Riverdale’

On March 11, news broke that production on the CW series had been suspended after a “team member” had come in contact with the coronavirus.

“We have been made aware that a team member from Riverdale, which is produced in Vancouver, was recently in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19,” Warner Bros. Television said in a statement. “The team member is currently receiving medical evaluation. We are working closely with the appropriate authorities and health agencies in Vancouver to identify and contact all individuals who may have come into direct contact with our team member.”

The statement continued, “The health and safety of our employees, casts and crews is always our top priority. We have and will continue to take precautions to protect everyone who works on our productions around the world. Out of an abundance of caution, production on Riverdale is currently suspended.”

Pentatonix

On March 10, the five-piece acappella group took to Instagram and posted a statement announcing that the European leg of their World Tour had been postponed.

“Despite our best efforts and intentions, it is, simply, no longer possible for us to execute this tour the way we want to: safely, confidently and completely,” the singers wrote before urging fans to stay healthy.

The group ensured their followers that an update about the concerts would be coming soon.

Miley Cyrus

On March 10, Miley took to Twitter and told fans that “to reduce potential health risks in response to the current global health crisis,” she would no longer be traveling to Australia for her upcoming World Tour Bushfire Relief concert — set for March 13, 2020.

“I am so disappointed to not be there, but I have to do what is right to protect the health and safety of my band and crew. I will still be making a donation to help the victims of the Australian bush fire. I’m sorry to miss everyone in Australia, but I will be back soon,” the songstress added in a second tweet.

Nickelodeon SlimeFest

On March 9, Nickelodeon unfortunately announced, via a statement posted to their website, that SlimeFest had been postponed.

“We are in the process of notifying ticket holders and will be announcing a new date in the future,” the statement read. “All tickets will be honored for the new date once it has been determined. Fans holding tickets for the original date are encouraged to use them for the new date, no exchange necessary. Please contact your point-of-purchased for more information. We are sorry for any inconvenience and we hope to see you on the rescheduled date.”

The festival was supposed to take place at the Forum in Los Angeles, CA, on Sunday, March 22, 2020. It was going to feature performances by Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa, breakout pop group Why Don’t We, Grammy Award-nominated multiplatinum artist French Montana, viral chart-topper Blanco Brown and singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer.

Meg Donnelly

On March 9,  Meg took to Instagram and announced that she made the decision to postpone her upcoming Trust Tour.

“I am sad to announce that my team and I have made the difficult decision to postpone the Trust Tour until further notice,” she wrote in a statement. “As the planned shows include ‘meet and greets’ and an ‘open floor’ design, the current coronavirus health concerns have made us consider everyone’s safety and well being, especially my young fans.”

SXSW Festival

On March 6, the mayor of Austin, Texas, Steve Adler, declared a local disaster due to coronavirus fears, which led to the cancellation of this annual interactive, film and music event this year. The festival was originally scheduled to run from March 13, 2020 until March 22, 2020.

Ultra Music Festival

On March 4, city officials in Miami, Florida announced that the EDM festival — set to take place from March 20, 2020 until March 22, 2020 — was called off due to concerns over the coronavirus. Subsequently, the middle-eastern version of the music festival, hosted in Abu Dhabi, was also cancelled.

Avril Lavigne

On February 29, Avril announced that the upcoming European and Asian legs of her Head Above Water World Tour would be canceled due to the coronavirus.

“Please everybody take care of yourselves and stay healthy,” she wrote in an Instagram Stories post. “You’re in my thoughts and prayers and we are hoping to announce rescheduled shows soon.”

Khalid

On February 14, Khalid announced that he had postponed his Asian tour dates. A statement from his team cited concerns for “the safety of Khalid’s fans, his team and everyone who has been working on these concerts.”

The tour, which was originally scheduled for March 24, 2020 — April 14, 2020, is now set to begin on June 12, 2020.