Madonna’s Celebration Tour updates: European dates stay intact while North American plans shift
Madonna confirmed on Tuesday that the Celebration Tour will continue across Europe as initially scheduled. The European leg includes shows at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on November 1 and 2. This tour was briefly disrupted when the artist was hospitalized for a serious bacterial infection, but the European dates have been preserved and now proceed as planned, underscoring the enduring momentum of the artist’s live return.
Live Nation Spain announced that the tour opens with four performances in London, beginning October 14. Following the UK run, the tour expands to Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, and several other European markets through the remainder of 2023. The itinerary emphasizes a broad footprint across major European venues, highlighting the demand for Madonna’s live performances in the region.
New dates and cancellations in North America
In North America, the 64-year-old icon underwent a full rescheduling of nearly all the previously planned dates. The North American segment now starts on December 13, 2023, with a show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This shift reflects a careful planning approach to ensure the best possible concert experience after the earlier postponements.
Ticket policies have been adjusted for several U.S. cities. In most cases, existing tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled performances. A small number of dates in cities such as Los Angeles and New York will require refunds due to changes in venues. Fans should contact the original point of sale for refund details and to confirm their options. This approach helps maintain a smooth transition for ticket holders during the relayout of the tour schedule.
Madonna regrets the need to reschedule shows in Tulsa (July 27), Nashville (December 22), San Francisco (January 15), Las Vegas (January 18), and Phoenix (January 20) because of scheduling conflicts. The artist hopes to return to these markets in the future, and those who bought tickets for these dates will receive refunds through the original point of sale. The move reflects the complex logistics involved in coordinating a global tour across multiple production hubs and time zones.
Following the updated plan, Madonna shared a sentiment about the tour’s direction: the artist looks forward to performing a broad catalog of songs that fans have waited to hear live. The Celebration Tour aims to deliver a show that honors the artistic journey undertaken over the past several years and pays homage to the city where so much of the music career began, New York City. Fans can expect a setlist that reflects decades of hits along with fresh interpretations that reflect the artist’s ongoing creative evolution. (Attribution: Tour update brief by industry outlets)
The expansive Celebration Tour still marks a milestone in Madonna’s four-decade career, featuring a robust slate of performances across North America, before the artist proceeds to Canada and the broader European circuit. This reshaped itinerary demonstrates the commitment to delivering a high-energy live experience while balancing the realities of travel, production demands, and venue logistics. The tour’s trajectory illustrates how a global icon adapts to changing circumstances while maintaining a strong connection with audiences across continents.