Psychedelic Furs 'Serious Medical Issue' Leads To California Tour Delays, Cancellations In 2026

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA — Multiple tour dates for 'The Psychedelic Furs' upcoming concert series across California have been postponed or canceled, the band announced. A spokesperson has cited "a serious medical issue within the band," over social media.

Little has been disclosed regarding the condition or the Psychedelic Furs band member. In a Facebook message, they stated that all tour dates scheduled for spring and summer are being canceled. "Please accept our deepest apologies for the inconvenience," a band spokesperson wrote. Refunds for tickets were available at the point of purchase, they said.

The performances in Southern California, with special guests We are Scientists, included Rancho Mirage, scheduled for Friday, June 5, at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa.

"A rescheduled date will be announced soon," spokesperson Sam Threadgill said. "Ticketholders are encouraged to hold onto their tickets, which will be honored for the new date once announced."

Elsewhere in SoCal, the band was slated to play at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on May 29, a tour date that was also postponed, according to StubHub and Ticketmaster. June ticket dates in Claremont, San Luis Obispo, Fresno, and Napa were marked as TBA, while a California performance in Rocklin at the Quarry Park Amphitheater on June 14 was still listed as occurring on the StubHub calendar.

The Nov. 14 show, "Psychedelic Furs at Darker Waves Festival with Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins and many more" in Huntington Beach, was still selling, with tickets from $352 each. Those were selling fast, according to StubHub.

The band shared the following statement:

“Due to a serious medical issue in the band, the Rancho Mirage show on June 5, 2026 will need to be postponed. Please accept our deepest apologies for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for the updated date…and we’ll see you all very soon!” Additional information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

Lead singer Richard Butler, 69, and his brother Tim, 67, founded the Furs in 1977. They are the only original members still in the band. The Furs are best known for their 80s hits, including "Love My Way," "Heartbreak Beat," and "Pretty in Pink," featured in the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name. Follow www.thepsychadelicfurs.com for further information on their return to the stage.