Florence and the Machine cancelled: Glasgow gig and UK tour are off after Florence Welch falls on stage at O2

Florence and The Machine has cancelled their Glasgow OVO Hydro gig following the lead singer’s accident at London’s O2 arena.
Beth Franklin
By Beth Franklin
Published 20th Nov 2022, 13:36 BST
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Florence and The Machine have cancelled their remaining dates on their UK and Ireland tour including their show in Glasgow after lead singer Florence Welch broke her foot on stage at London’s O2 arena. The band were on their fourth date of a UK wide tour when Florence Welch took a tumble on stage. They were scheduled to play the OVO Hydro on Sunday, November 27.

Welch took to Instagram to reveal the news, saying: “I’m so sorry to say that after an x-ray it seems I was dancing on a broken foot last night. It is not in my nature to postpone a show, and certainly not a UK tour, but I’m in pain and as dancers know, dancing on an injury is not a good idea. And have been told not to perform to avoid further damage.

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She added that the shows are cancelled for now but will be rescheduled and asked fans to "please hang on to your tickets”. She said: “We are working our hardest to reschedule these dates for next year and we will let you know as soon as possible.”

Welch finished her statement saying: “I’m heartbroken as the Dance Fever tour has been my favourite show we have ever put on. The communion with you. Your beautiful faces shining. I love you so much, and I’m so sorry to anyone who is disappointed. My heart is aching. I can’t wait to be back on my feet, and back in your arms xx”

Florence Welch, aka Florence And The Machine, stepped up to headline Glastonbury in 2015 after Foo Fighters were forced to pull out of their spot. She recently released fifth album 'Dance Fever' and is 7/1 to land her second bill-topping performance at the festival.Florence Welch, aka Florence And The Machine, stepped up to headline Glastonbury in 2015 after Foo Fighters were forced to pull out of their spot. She recently released fifth album 'Dance Fever' and is 7/1 to land her second bill-topping performance at the festival.
Florence Welch, aka Florence And The Machine, stepped up to headline Glastonbury in 2015 after Foo Fighters were forced to pull out of their spot. She recently released fifth album 'Dance Fever' and is 7/1 to land her second bill-topping performance at the festival.

She finished Friday night’s show and had been due to play the same venue again on Saturday (November 19), but on the afternoon of the gig, she informed fans of the situation. The Dance Fever tour followed the release of the album of the same name, which was released in May of this year.

What tour dates were left on the Florence and The Machine tour?

The band was scheduled to play another eight shows including the second of two nights at London’s O2:

  • London - Saturday, November 19 - The O2
  • Bournemouth - Monday, November 21 - International Centre
  • Manchester - Tuesday, November 22 - AO Arena
  • Birmingham - Thursday, November 24 - Utilita Arena
  • Leeds - Friday, November 25 - First Direct Arena
  • Glasgow - Sunday, November 27 - OVO Hydro
  • Nottingham - Monday, November 28 - Motorpoint Arena
  • Dublin - Wednesday, November 30 - 3Arena
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