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Beach Boys Tour Cancelled: Mike Love Health Crisis Deepens
9 Nov
Summary
- The Beach Boys canceled their last 2026 concert, leaving only one future date.
- Bruce Johnston and Al Jardine have expressed concerns about Mike Love's health.
- The band's future touring plans remain uncertain following cancellations.
The Beach Boys have canceled the vast majority of their concerts in recent months, attributed to Mike Love's significant, undisclosed health issues. Their last scheduled 2026 performance, a November 13 show in Bristol, Virginia, has been canceled, leaving only a single makeup date in Alberta, Canada, on May 8, 2027. This marks an unprecedented uncertain moment for the band, which has toured actively for 65 years.
Concerns about Love's health surfaced in late 2025 with his visibly gaunt appearance and raspy voice. Veteran member Bruce Johnston departed the touring band in February, stating he would only perform on special occasions. However, he did not appear at the Hollywood Bowl. By early July, Love's health appeared more alarming, leading to the cancellation of 30 concerts. The band cited a need to "recharge" before resuming in September, but further shows were canceled.
In October, Love performed seated from a chair at private and public events. Al Jardine expressed concern that Love seemed "trapped," wanting to perform despite his condition. Jardine has since been touring with his own band, the Pet Sounds Band, joined by other former Beach Boys members. The future of the Beach Boys' touring and the use of the band's name remain unclear.
