Philadelphia, September 22, 2025
News Summary
Morrissey will continue his North American tour in Philadelphia after canceling two shows due to a credible threat to his life. The canceled concerts were set for Connecticut and Boston, with ticket holders receiving refunds. The threat was reportedly made by a man arrested for posting a death threat online. Despite these concerns, Morrissey completed a performance in Ottawa and has several concerts scheduled in major U.S. cities before heading to Latin America.
Philadelphia – Morrissey has announced that his North American tour will resume on Tuesday, September 23, in Philadelphia following the cancellation of two concerts due to a credible threat on his life. The concerts that were scheduled for September 19 in Connecticut and September 20 in Boston have been canceled, with an official statement citing the cancellations were made “out of an abundance of caution for the safety of both the artist and band.” Ticket holders for the canceled shows will receive automatic refunds at their original point of purchase.
The canceled concerts were meant to take place at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston. The decision for these cancellations came after a 26-year-old man named Noah Castellano was arrested for posting an online death threat against Morrissey, which stated he would attempt to shoot the singer at an upcoming concert. The threat was made on September 4 on a platform called Bluesky.
Ottawa Police reported that Castellano was charged in connection with this threat and was released on $5,000 bail, while the investigation continues. Despite this alarming situation, Morrissey’s concert on September 12 at the CityFolk Festival in Ottawa went ahead as planned, although the festival opted not to comment on the threat.
The MGM Music Hall reiterated its concerns for safety when announcing the cancellation of the September 20 concert in Boston. Morrissey’s North American tour initially began on September 10 in Montreal, followed by performances in Toronto and New York City. After the Philadelphia show, the singer has concerts lined up in cities including Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. His tour is set to continue into Latin America, embarking on performances in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru starting October 31, 2025.
This decision to cancel shows comes amid a wider context of increasing political violence in the U.S., a troubling trend that has included recent assassinations of political figures. Morrissey is famously recognized for his solo career as well as his time with The Smiths, delivering iconic songs such as “How Soon Is Now?” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again.”
Upcoming Tour Dates
- September 23 – Philadelphia, PA
- Subsequent shows in Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta
- Latin America starting October 31, 2025
Cancellations Overview
- September 19 – Foxwoods Resort Casino, Connecticut
- September 20 – MGM Music Hall, Boston
Background Context
Morrissey’s North American tour began on September 10 and was proceeding with performances in multiple cities. The threat against his life not only raises security concerns but also reflects the current climate of political violence, impacting the safety of artists and their audiences alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Morrissey’s concerts canceled?
The cancellations were prompted by a “credible threat” on Morrissey’s life.
When will Morrissey’s tour resume?
Morrissey announced that his tour will resume on Tuesday, September 23, in Philadelphia.
What were the locations of the canceled shows?
The affected shows were set to take place at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston.
Who made the death threat against Morrissey?
Ottawa Police reported that a 26-year-old man named Noah Castellano posted an online death threat against Morrissey.
Will ticket holders for the canceled shows be refunded?
Yes, all tickets will be refunded automatically at their original point of purchase.
Key Features of the Post
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Concert Cancellations | Two shows canceled due to credible life-threatening accusation. |
| Resumption Date | Tour resumes on September 23 in Philadelphia. |
| Refunds | All tickets from canceled shows will be refunded automatically. |
| Threat Origin | Death threat posted online; suspect charged and released. |
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- Deadline
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- The Guardian
- The Rock Revival
- Wikipedia: Morrissey
- Google Search: Morrissey concert cancelled
- Google Scholar: Morrissey death threat
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Morrissey
- Google News: Morrissey concert cancellations
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