Tom Jones Tour 2026: Postponed Shows, New Dates, Tickets
Tom Jones has moved five US concerts after what he called a bad case of the flu. Here are the new dates, what happened to Sacramento and San Francisco, and what it means for your tickets.
- Tom Jones, 86, has postponed five US shows on his Come Gather Round Tour after what he called "a bad case of the flu".
- New dates: the Rady Shell, San Diego, Nov 3; the Greek Theatre, LA, Nov 4; Yaamava' Theater, Highland, Nov 6 (all 8pm PT).
- Sacramento (Oct 31) and San Francisco (Nov 1) are postponed until further notice; original tickets stay valid or can be refunded.
Tom Jones has postponed five concerts on the US leg of his Come Gather Round Tour after being "hit with a bad case of the flu", in his own words. Three have new dates: The Rady Shell in San Diego on Tuesday, November 3, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday, November 4, and Yaamava' Theater in Highland, California, on Friday, November 6. His Hard Rock Live Sacramento show on Saturday, October 31 and his November 1 concert at The Masonic in San Francisco are postponed until further notice.
The 86-year-old Welsh singer announced the changes in three posts between October 26 and October 30, each citing his doctor's advice. Tickets for every affected show stay valid, and fans who cannot make a new date can ask their original point of purchase for a full refund. As of about 08:30 GMT on October 31, 2026 (1:30am Pacific time), no new dates had been set for Sacramento or San Francisco, and the venues for the November 3, 4 and 6 concerts were still listing them.
Which Tom Jones shows have moved
These are the changes as the venues and Live Nation list them on October 31. All times are local Pacific time.
- Greek Theatre, Los Angeles: was Monday, October 26; now Wednesday, November 4 at 8pm, doors 6:30pm.
- The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego: was Tuesday, October 27; now Tuesday, November 3 at 8pm. The venue says it made the change at 1:30pm PT on October 26.
- Yaamava' Theater, Highland: was Thursday, October 29; now Friday, November 6 at 8pm, doors 7pm.
- Hard Rock Live Sacramento, Wheatland: was Saturday, October 31; postponed, date to be announced.
- The Masonic, San Francisco: was Sunday, November 1; postponed, date to be announced.
Sources differ on one date. Yaamava's own anniversary page listed the Highland show for October 29, and WalesOnline described it on October 29 as that evening's show. Far Out reported October 30, while Nation.Cymru quoted the notice's "tomorrow night" wording without giving a date. We use the venue's date.
The tour list on Tom Jones's official site had not caught up by the morning of October 31 (UK time). It still showed the Sacramento and San Francisco dates with no postponement notice, while Live Nation's pages for both read "Postponed" and "Date TBA".
What Tom Jones said about his illness
Every health detail in this post comes from his own statements. On the afternoon of Monday, October 26, hours before he was due on stage at the Greek, he wrote on Instagram that he had enjoyed the past few weeks, "completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA", but that "unexpectedly I've been hit with a bad case of the flu". He added, NBC Los Angeles reported: "I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience caused."
His second notice, now posted on Yaamava's event page, moved the Highland show "Following doctor's advice for another day of rest". On Friday, October 30, he said the Sacramento and San Francisco shows would be postponed "following further advice from my doctor", in a post quoted by WalesOnline and the San Francisco Chronicle. The Chronicle noted that this latest message gave no medical diagnosis.
He has said nothing more about his condition, and this post does not go beyond his words. He has postponed a show because of illness before: in July 2025 he postponed a concert in Bremen, Germany, hours before it was due to start, saying "I've contracted an upper respiratory infection that needs treatment and rest", and rescheduled it for July 28, People reported.
How the postponements unfolded
Jones announced the Come Gather Round North American tour in late May, with tickets on general sale from May 29 and dates running from September to November. By his own count he had played 20 US shows before falling ill. The run was due to end at The Masonic on November 1, NBC Los Angeles and KTLA reported.
The first changes came on October 26, when the Los Angeles and San Diego dates were pushed into the following week. The Highland show followed, and on October 30 the two Northern California dates were postponed with no replacement dates. Because the make-up concerts fall after the original finish, the last listed show is now Highland on November 6.
Are Tom Jones tickets still valid?
Yes, for every postponed show so far. The Greek Theatre, the Rady Shell and Yaamava each say tickets for the original date remain valid, and that anyone who cannot attend the new date should contact their original point of purchase for a full refund. His October 30 statement set out the same terms for Sacramento and San Francisco, and the Chronicle reported that Live Nation said those tickets would carry over to the new dates once they are announced.
- Keep your original ticket; it works for the new date.
- Refunds go through whoever sold you the ticket, so contact that seller.
- US clocks go back on Sunday, November 1, so the November shows run on Pacific Standard Time. 8pm PST is 4am GMT and 9:30am IST the next day. Our daylight saving time guide explains the change.
- Check the venue page on show day, because each change so far has come at short notice.
What happens to the rest of the tour
As of October 31, three US dates remain: San Diego on November 3, Los Angeles on November 4 and Highland on November 6. For Sacramento and San Francisco, his statement said: "Further updates regarding the postponed dates will be shared as soon as possible."
Reports differ on the scope. WalesOnline's October 30 article opened by saying all five remaining shows had been rescheduled, but the statement it quoted names only the October 31 and November 1 dates, and the three make-up venues were still selling their shows on October 31. Far Out reported that Jones plans a break after the US run, following a summer of UK and European dates that included a headline show at Crystal Palace Bowl in London in August.
Why Tom Jones is trending in the UK
The postponements land on a big night for him on British TV. The Voice UK final airs on Saturday, October 31 at 8.30pm GMT on ITV1 and ITVX, the Express reported, and his finalist is Cate McHugh, who sang Harry Styles' Sign of the Times in the semi-final. The winner receives £50,000 and a recording deal with Universal Music Group.
In a recent Instagram post, he said ITV had dropped him over a "financial difficulty with insurance". ITV has confirmed he will not return as a full-time coach for series 15, while saying talks about his future involvement continue, Nation.Cymru reported on October 24. A Change.org petition to reinstate him had almost 80,000 signatures by that date.
How to follow updates
- His own accounts: the announcements have appeared on Instagram, X (@RealSirTomJones) and Facebook.
- The venue event pages, which carry each notice and the current start and door times.
- Live Nation's event pages, which show postponed concerts as "Date TBA".
- The official tour page, which may lag behind his posts.
Our take
So far every change has been a postponement, not a cancellation. Each one was announced on or just before show day and cited his doctor, and the three make-up concerts were fitted into the week after the tour was due to end. For ticket holders the practical points are simple: keep your ticket, check the venue on the day, and treat his own posts as the fastest source of news.
Frequently asked questions
Has Tom Jones cancelled his tour?
No cancellations have been announced. As of October 31, 2026, five US shows have been postponed. Three have new dates (San Diego on November 3, Los Angeles on November 4 and Highland on November 6), while Sacramento and San Francisco are postponed until further notice.
What is wrong with Tom Jones?
On October 26 he said he had been "hit with a bad case of the flu". His later posts cited his doctor's advice, including "another day of rest", and his October 30 statement gave no further medical detail. He has not said anything more about his health.
Is the Tom Jones Sacramento show on October 31 still on?
No. On October 30 he postponed the Hard Rock Live Sacramento show and the November 1 show at The Masonic in San Francisco until further notice. Tickets stay valid for the new dates once they are announced, or you can ask your original point of purchase for a full refund.
When is the rescheduled Tom Jones Greek Theatre show?
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8pm Pacific time, with doors at 6:30pm, according to the Greek Theatre. Tickets for the original October 26 show are valid for the new date.
Can I get a refund for a postponed Tom Jones show?
Yes. The venues and his statements say fans who cannot attend a rescheduled date should contact their original point of purchase for a full refund. Otherwise your original ticket remains valid for the new date.
Sources
- Tour dates, Tom Jones (official site)
- Rescheduled: Tom Jones (November 4, 2026), The Greek Theatre
- Tom Jones: Come Gather Round (concert update), The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
- Tom Jones (Fri., Nov. 6), Yaamava' Resort & Casino
- 40th Anniversary: entertainment listing, Yaamava' Resort & Casino
- Tom Jones at Hard Rock Live Sacramento (date TBA), Live Nation
- Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour at The Masonic (date TBA), Live Nation
- Tom Jones postpones Los Angeles show due to flu, NBC Los Angeles
- Tom Jones cancels Greek Theatre show hours before showtime due to 'bad case of the flu', KTLA
- Tom Jones postpones another US show due to illness, Far Out Magazine
- Further statement issued on the health of Sir Tom Jones, Nation.Cymru
- Tom Jones, 86, postpones San Francisco concert on doctor's orders, San Francisco Chronicle (via Yahoo)
- Tom Jones says 'I'm sorry' as he announces more show cancellations, WalesOnline (via Yahoo)
- Tom Jones cancels another live show due to health concerns, WalesOnline (via Yahoo News UK)
- Tom Jones Announces 2026 Come Gather Round Tour Across Major U.S. Cities, Parade (via Yahoo)
- Tom Jones Postpones Show in Germany Due to Health Complications: 'This Is Really Disappointing', People (via AOL)
- Sir Tom Jones petition grows as debate over axing from The Voice UK rages on, Nation.Cymru
- ITV The Voice UK 2026's grand final line-up confirmed, Express (via AOL)
How we wrote this
GessyMorgan explainers are built from public reporting and official sources. This post draws on the 18 sources listed above, each linked where we use it. It was drafted with AI assistance and checked against those sources before publishing. We did not test products, attend events or interview anyone for this article. Facts are current as of October 31, 2026, and we update the post when they change.
