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Sir Tom Jones 'truly sorry' as he cancels two shows due to illness

October 27, 2026

Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones, currently 86 years old and on his Come Gather Round world tour, has postponed two upcoming California performances after contracting a severe case of influenza. The legendary performer from Pontypridd announced he would reschedule his Los Angeles and San Diego concerts, originally planned for Monday and Tuesday, to early November following medical guidance. Despite successfully completing 20 shows across the United States in recent weeks, Jones expressed sincere apologies to fans for the unexpected schedule changes.

Who is affected

  • Sir Tom Jones (the 86-year-old singer experiencing the illness)
  • Ticket holders for the Los Angeles Greek Theatre show scheduled for Monday
  • Ticket holders for The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego scheduled for Tuesday
  • Audiences who had planned to attend the original concert dates

What action is being taken

  • Sir Tom Jones is rescheduling the two concerts following doctor's advice
  • The Los Angeles show is being moved to November 4
  • The San Diego concert is being moved to November 3
  • Ticket vendors are processing refunds for customers unable to attend the rescheduled dates

Why it matters

  • Sir Tom Jones is an iconic 86-year-old performer with a six-decade music career who has achieved legendary status with three UK number one singles, four chart-topping albums, Grammy and Brit awards, and a knighthood. His health issues are significant given his age and demanding tour schedule, having just completed 20 consecutive shows across the United States, demonstrating both his continued popularity and the physical demands placed on veteran performers.

What's next

  • The rescheduled Los Angeles concert will take place on November 4
  • The rescheduled San Diego concert will take place on November 3 at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
  • All original tickets will remain valid for the new dates
  • Customers unable to attend the rescheduled dates can contact their original point of purchase for refunds

Read full article from source: BBC