Enter Shikari have been forced to cancel their entire planned 2026 North American touring schedule, including both the June East Coast run, the September/October West Coast leg, and festival appearances at Warped Tour D.C. and Summerfest.
The dates were intended to support the band’s surprise 2026 album LOSE YOUR SELF, released earlier this year via SO Recordings. The tour was set to kick off on June 10 at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club and wrap the West Coast portion with a Los Angeles show on October 10.
In a heartfelt statement, the band expressed their disappointment:
“Hello USA & Canada. We wish we were here with better news. Unfortunately, despite best efforts at our end, due to ongoing visa issues that look extremely unlikely to be sorted before some massive financial decisions need to be made, we’re in the position where we have to cancel both legs of the planned touring in North America this year, along with our Warped Tour and Summerfest appearances. If you know us, you know that this isn’t a decision taken lightly and we’re gutted that we’re not able to be with you in 2026.”
The Hertfordshire outfit emphasized that they chose full cancellation and refunds over rescheduling due to the uncertainty surrounding visa timelines. They have already begun exploring options for a 2027 return but didn’t want to leave fans in limbo. All tickets will be automatically refunded at the point of purchase—ticketholders should check with their original vendor for details.
This setback is limited strictly to North America. Enter Shikari’s European and UK plans remain intact, including a major arena run this November featuring two nights at London’s Alexandra Palace, plus headline shows in Glasgow, Manchester, Düsseldorf, and beyond.
Since forming in St Albans in 2003, Enter Shikari have carved out a unique space in modern rock, blending electronic, post-hardcore, and metal influences with politically charged lyrics and high-energy live shows. The band has released seven studio albums, including 2023’s A Kiss For The Whole World, which gave them their first UK No. 1. They’ve headlined arenas, topped festival bills like Slam Dunk, and played nearly 3,000 shows worldwide. Known for their ambitious, production-heavy performances, they’ve earned multiple Best Live Band awards from Kerrang!, Rock Sound, NME, and the Heavy Music Awards.
While fans on this side of the Atlantic will have to wait longer than hoped to experience LOSE YOUR SELF live, the band remains optimistic about a future return. In the meantime, their dedicated international fanbase can look forward to seeing them tear up stages across the UK and Europe later this year.
