Trending Now - Morrissey Cancels Concert Over Sleep Deprivation Issues

WHO:

Morrissey, British rock star and former frontman of The Smiths

Morrissey Central, the official website of Morrissey

WHAT:

Morrissey canceled his concert scheduled for March 12th, 2026, in Valencia, Spain

The cancellation was due to sleep deprivation caused by noise from local festivities

Morrissey described his hotel experience as “indescribable hell” and stated, “It will take me one year to recover. And that is an understatement.”

The statement emphasized that “The show is not canceled. Circumstances render the show impossible.”

WHERE:

Valencia, Spain

Hotel on Plaza Manises, Valencia

WHEN:

Morrissey arrived in Valencia on March 11th, 2026, after a two-day drive from Milan

The concert was scheduled for March 12th, 2026

The “Las Fallas” festival, which contributed to the noise, culminates on March 19th, 2026

WHY:

The cancellation was due to sleep deprivation caused by festival noise, including “loud techno singing” and “megaphone announcements”

HOW:

Morrissey traveled by road for two days from Milan to Valencia before experiencing sleep deprivation due to the noise from the festival

(UPDATED March 12, 2026 19:18 UTC)

Morrissey has canceled his concert scheduled for today in Valencia, Spain, citing severe sleep deprivation caused by the noise from local festivities. The British rock star described his hotel experience as “indescribable hell” and stated it would take him a year to recover, emphasizing that the circumstances made the show impossible. Morrissey arrived in Valencia on March 11 after a two-day drive from Milan, just as the “Las Fallas” festival, known for its loud celebrations, was reaching its peak.