Originally planned for May of 2020, the dates were first moved to spring of this year but with the global health crisis still far from resolved, the band are forced to move them to 2022.
“Under continuing Europe-wide Covid restrictions there’s no possible way the tour can go ahead as planned for this year,” says the band. “The prospect of again not being able to look forward to performing and getting to experience those wonderful audiences is just heartbreaking.”
While the tour remains set for the original May – July period, the 2022 dates will now kick off in the UK, starting with two shows at the Manchester Men Arena on May 30 and 31; British fans will also welcome the addition of two extra UK shows at Glasgow’s Hydro venue on June 2 and 3.
The full list of the now 29 rescheduled shows will, as before, include a marathon 10-night residency at London’s The O2, plus a pair of concerts apiece in both Manchester and Birmingham (and now Glasgow).
The band’s previously scheduled 13 mainland Europe shows now follow the UK dates throughout late June and July.
Promoters for the Rhapsody Tour confirmed that all previously purchased tickets continue to be valid for the corresponding rescheduled shows. Ticket holders will be contacted by their point of purchase for information on ticket exchanges for the new dates.
"When we do eventually get to play in front of live audiences,” says Roger Taylor, “it will be with a ferociously renewed attack and we shall revel in the wonderful experience of actually interacting with them again."
“It’s so disappointing to have to postpone again,” adds Lambert, “but safety comes first, and we look forward to spring 2022 when we will be back, better than ever.”
Last fall, Queen and Lambert released their first concert recording, “Live Around The World.”
Queen and Adam Lambert
Rhapsody tour
UK / Europe 2022
** rescheduled dates as of Feb 10/21
May 30 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester AO Arena
May 31 - Manchester UK @ Manchester AO Arena
Jun 02 – Glasgow, UK @ SSE Hydro *
Jun 03 – Glasgow, UK @ SSE Hydro *
Jun 05 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 06 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 08 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 09 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 11 - Birmingham, UK @ Utlita Arena
Jun 12 - Birmingham, UK @ Utlita Arena
Jun 14 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 15 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 17 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 18 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 20 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 21 - London, UK @ The O2
Jun 24 - Berlin, German @ Mercedes-Benz Arena
Jun 26 - Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
Jun 28 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
Jun 29 - Munich, Germany @ Olympiahalle
Jul 01 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
Jul 02 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
Jul 06 - Madrid, Spain @ Wiznik Centre
Jul 07 - Madrid, Spain @ Wiznik Centre
Jul 11 - Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
Jul 13 - Paris, France @ AccorHotels Arena
Jul 15 - Antwerp Belgium @ Sportspalais
Jul 17 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
Jul 18 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
* New addition
See also:
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