2000s Rock Band Forced to Cancel Highly Anticipated North American Tour Amid 'Visa Issues'
Popular English rock band Enter Shikari shocked fans on May 15 by announcing they they were canceling their entire North American tour after announcing their return to U.S. stages earlier in 2026.
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The post-hardcore group, which features lead vocalist and keyboardist Rou Reynolds, bassist Chris Batten, drummer Rob Rolfe, and guitarist Rory Clewlow, shared on Instagram that ongoing "visa issues" made it too risky to continue planning the Lose Your Self tour, which included two legs in June and October in the United States and Canada.
They also explained that they wouldn't be able to make their scheduled appearances at music festivals including Warped Tour and Summerfest. The tour was set to kick off June 10 in Boston. their "biggest-ever" headline tour will still continue in the U.K. as planned.
"We wish we were here with better news," the band wrote. "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."
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The foursome added that they were "gutted" and didn't take the decision "lightly." They said they're working on plans to do the tour in 2027, but "did not want to simply postpone and reschedule these shows" because of "uncertainty around timeframes getting visas secured."
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Fans who bought tickets to any of their tour stops will be receiving full refunds, but many were still disappointed by the unexpected news.
"It was going to be my kiddo's first ever concert," commented one bummed fan, while another wrote, "NOOOOOOOO! I SO BADLY WANTED TO SEE THIS ALBUM CYCLE [crying emojis href="https://parade.com/living/emoji-combos-funny-cute"]. THE UNITED STATES IS KILLING ME."
Canadian fans were especially disappointed, assuming that the visa issues were mainly tied to the United States political climate. "Please, from all the Canadian fans, if the Canadian visa is ok, try to make a full Canadian tour," said one, with another adding, "US causing s--t for Canada, once again."
Many were also supportive of the group, with one writing, "Honestly lads. We will be here for it when the dust settles. That's the premise behind the album correct? Hold on. It'll be okay," and another saying, "It's okay friends, we love you guys forever!!!!"
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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM.