Morrissey has cancelled two scheduled performances in the United States after receiving what his camp described as a 'credible threat' on his life. The former Smiths frontman, who is currently on a North American tour, called off shows set for 19 September in Connecticut and 20 September in Boston.
The announcement was made via Instagram, with a statement citing an abundance of caution for the safety of the artist and band. The tour is due to resume on Tuesday, 23 September in Philadelphia, with tickets for the cancelled events to be refunded automatically.
Ottawa Police told CBS News that a 26-year-old man, Noah Castellano, had posted the threat online before Morrissey's performance at the CityFolk Festival on 12 September. Castellano was charged and released on $5,000 bail, with the investigation ongoing. The post, made on Bluesky on 4 September, allegedly threatened to shoot the singer during the Ottawa show, which went ahead as planned.
The threat led to increased security measures, and the MGM Music Hall in Boston confirmed the cancellation in a statement, noting the credible nature of the threat. Castellano declined to comment when contacted by the Ottawa Citizen.
Morrissey's tour continues with dates across North America and Latin America, including stops in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, before concluding in Peru in early November.
