Usher has unexpectedly pulled the plug on his highly anticipated return to Australia, leaving fans in Melbourne and Sydney stunned after learning the Past Present Future Tour will no longer make its way Down Under.
Live Nation delivered the disappointing news this week, confirming that all dates originally scheduled for November and December have officially been canceled. The abrupt decision brings an end to what would have been Usher’s first time touring Australia in years, with arena shows that were expected to blend classic hits from Confessions with newer tracks from his evolving catalog.
Get this, in a message sent through Ticketek, the promoters issued a brief and regretful update: “The promoter of Usher’s Australian tour regrets to advise that the scheduled shows to take place in November December will no longer be proceeding.”
The announcement caught many fans off guard, especially those who had already secured their seats and were preparing to witness the eight time Grammy winner live. While the anticipation had been building for months, there was no explanation given from either Usher or Live Nation about what led to the cancellation.
As expected, Ticketek confirmed that full refunds are already in motion. Fans who purchased tickets, including those with refund insurance, will automatically be reimbursed to their original payment method. According to the platform, the process may take up to 30 business days depending on individual banks or credit card providers.
The canceled Australian leg was part of Usher’s larger international push following the success of his Las Vegas residency and his show stopping performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Past Present Future Tour was built to honor his decades long legacy while introducing the next chapter in his sound.