The New World Tour: Childish Gambino cancels remaining tour dates including Glasgow show

Donald Glover AKA Childish Gambino has cancelled his remaining tour dates. Donald Glover AKA Childish Gambino has cancelled his remaining tour dates.
Donald Glover AKA Childish Gambino has cancelled his remaining tour dates. | Getty Images for BET
Having been set to perform in Glasgow under the name Childish Gambino, Donald Glover has cancelled his remaining Northern American and European tour dates.

Donald Glover has cancelled the remainder of his Childish Gambino tour as a result of health issues.

The American musician and actor was set to bring “The New World Tour” to the UK in November, with shows planned in cities including Manchester, London and Glasgow. However, after postponing the remainder of his North American tour dates to focus on his “physical health” Glover has since cancelled the rest of his scheduled shows.

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On social media, he wrote: “After my show in New Orleans, I went to the hospital in Houston to make sure of an ailment that had become apparent. After being assessed, it became clear I would not perform that night, and after more tests, I could not perform the rest of the US tour in the time asked.

“As of now I have surgery scheduled and need time out to heal.”

No further details regarding his condition have been made public, but Glover shared his recovery was something he needs “to confront seriously”.

He continued: “With that said, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the North American tour and the UK and European dates.”

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After sharing details regarding refunds, Glover added: “I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform. Until then, thanks for love, privacy, and support.”

Following the release of his album Bando Stone & the New World earlier this year, the tour was intended to be Glover’s last as Childish Gambino. It follows more than five Grammy Award wins from the artist who is also known for his acting roles in shows such as Community and Mr & Mrs Smith, as well as films such as The Martian and Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Which UK Childish Gambino shows have been cancelled?

Alongside his Glasgow show, Donald Glover has cancelled the following tour dates:

  • Tuesday, November 26 - AO Arena, Manchester
  • Thursday, November 28 - OVO Hydro, Glasgow
  • Saturday, November 30 - The O2, London
  • Sunday, December 1 - The O2, London
  • Tuesday, December 3 - Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Fans who purchased tickets will receive a refund at the point of purchase, though no timescale has been given at this point in time.

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