Josh Homme (Ben Houdijk/Shutterstock.com)
(CelebrityAccess) — After canceling a string of European shows in July, Queens of the Stone Age have announced they are canceling all remaining shows in 2024, with band founder Josh Homme focusing on his health.
“QOTSA regrets to announce the cancellation and/or postponement of all remaining performances in 2024. Josh has no choice but to prioritize his health and receive basic medical care for the remainder of the year,” the band said in a statement on Friday. announced in a statement.
The statement continued: “Josh and the QOTSA family are very grateful for your support and time spent over the past year. We hope to see you all again in 2025.
Affected programs include:
9/27 – MGM Concert Hall – Boston, MA
9/29 – Southside Music Festival – Bridgeport, CT
10/1 – Andrew J. Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, Ohio
10/2 – Huntington Bank Pavilioh @ North Island – Chicago
10/4 – Breese Stevens Field – Madison, Wisconsin
10/6 – Memphis Music Festival – Memphis, TN
11/17 – Corona Capital Festival – Mexico City
While the band didn’t elaborate on the health challenges Homme faces, he previously revealed in 2022 that he was battling an unspecified form of cancer.
In July 2024, QOTSA postponed the European date while Homme returned to the United States for emergency surgery.