Roxette Halts North American Tour Due to Rising Costs

WHO:

Deadline - Roxette, the Swedish pop duo

Variety - Roxette

WHAT:

Deadline - Roxette has canceled their North American tour.

Variety - The tour was part of their 40th anniversary celebration.

Variety - Roxette's 1987 single "It Must Have Been Love" has surpassed one billion views on YouTube.

WHERE:

Deadline - North America

Variety - North American amphitheaters

WHY:

Variety - The cancellation is due to "hugely increased touring costs."

HOW:

Deadline - The announcement was made via an Instagram post.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 20:18 UTC)

Roxette has announced the cancellation of their North American tour, which was set to celebrate their 40th anniversary, citing "hugely increased touring costs" as the reason. The news was shared through an Instagram post, disappointing fans who were looking forward to the performances in various amphitheaters across North America. In a positive note, Roxette's iconic 1987 single "It Must Have Been Love" has recently surpassed one billion views on YouTube, showcasing the duo's lasting impact on pop music.