Anaheim, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Janelle Monáe has canceled her upcoming concerts in Anaheim, San Diego, and Phoenix due to doctor-ordered vocal rest to protect her long-term vocal health. The artist’s management confirmed the cancellations, affecting her short-run tour. Despite the changes, the performance in Dallas is still expected to proceed as scheduled. In her message to fans, Monáe expressed her regret and emphasized the importance of live performances while ensuring her fans that she will return stronger after recovery.
Anaheim — Janelle Monáe has canceled her concert scheduled for tonight in Anaheim after receiving doctor’s orders for mandatory vocal rest, affecting performances later this week in San Diego and Phoenix. The cancellation was announced ahead of the scheduled show and prompted immediate changes to the upcoming short-run portion of the tour.
Key details
The cancellation applies to three concerts scheduled for early November. The artist’s management confirmed that the decision follows medical advice requiring vocal rest to protect long-term vocal health. At this time, a scheduled performance on November 9 in Dallas is still expected to take place as planned.
Immediate changes to dates and venues
The following concerts have been listed as canceled:
- November 5 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- November 6 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues
- November 7 in Phoenix, AZ at The Crescent Ballroom
Remaining scheduled concerts after recovery
The tour dates still on the schedule, pending health and any further updates, include:
- November 9 in Dallas, TX at House of Blues
- November 12 in Austin, TX at Austin City Limits Live
- November 13 in Houston, TX at House of Blues
- November 15 in Kansas City, MO at Uptown Theater
- November 17 in Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium
- November 19 in Raleigh, NC at The Ritz
- November 20 in Charlotte, NC at The Fillmore Charlotte
- November 22 in Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live
- November 23 in Miami, FL at Fillmore Miami Beach
- November 26 in Atlanta, GA at The Tabernacle
Artist message and context
The artist communicated regret over the need to postpone the concerts and emphasized the importance of live performance and audience connection. The message conveyed heartbreak about postponing and included a lighthearted comparison to an expertly designed android that sometimes needs to recharge, paired with assurances that she will return stronger after recovery. The full message included apologies and gratitude for fan support.
Health and scheduling context
The decision was framed as a medical precaution: the artist received doctor’s orders for mandatory vocal rest. The announcement noted that the requirement for rest affects the schedule in Anaheim, San Diego, and Phoenix, but that forthcoming shows beyond this week are expected to proceed subject to recovery and any future updates.
Recent activity prior to cancellations
Prior to the cancellations, Monáe had participated in Wondaween 2025, a Halloween celebration in Los Angeles, which included various events and a haunted house and illustrated a busy schedule leading up to these dates.
What to expect next
No additional changes to dates beyond the listed cancellations have been announced at this time. Ticket holders for the canceled dates should monitor communications from their point of purchase for information on refunds or rescheduled dates. For shows that remain on the calendar, updates will depend on the artist’s recovery and any further medical guidance.
FAQ
Which concerts were canceled?
Upcoming canceled concerts:
- November 5 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues
- November 6 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues
- November 7 in Phoenix, AZ at The Crescent Ballroom
Why were the concerts canceled?
The cancellation is due to receiving doctor’s orders for mandatory vocal rest.
Is the November 9 Dallas performance still expected to take place?
The scheduled performance on November 9 in Dallas is still expected to take place.
What did the artist say to fans?
In her letter to fans, Monáe expressed her heartbreak over postponing the concerts, stating she lives for connecting with her audience, compared herself to an expertly designed android that sometimes needs to recharge, and assured her fans that she will see them soon and will come back stronger. Her full letter to fans included apologies and gratitude for their support.
What other recent activities did the artist participate in?
Monáe has recently been involved in Wondaween 2025, a Halloween celebration in Los Angeles, featuring various events and a haunted house, indicating her busy schedule prior to the cancellations.
Summary table
| Key feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Cancelled shows | November 5 in Anaheim, CA at House of Blues; November 6 in San Diego, CA at House of Blues; November 7 in Phoenix, AZ at The Crescent Ballroom |
| Reason | Received doctor’s orders for mandatory vocal rest |
| Next expected show | Scheduled performance on November 9 in Dallas is still expected to take place |
| Artist message | Expressed heartbreak, lives for connecting with her audience, compared herself to an expertly designed android that sometimes needs to recharge, assured she will come back stronger; full letter included apologies and gratitude |
| Recent activity | Involved in Wondaween 2025, a Halloween celebration in Los Angeles, featuring various events and a haunted house |
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Additional Resources
- Hits96: Janelle Monáe’s Wondaween 2025 Announcement
- Variety: Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones Celebrate Brooklyn 2025
- NY Daily News: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn 2025 Lineup
- Wikipedia: Janelle Monáe
- Google News: Janelle Monáe Wondaween 2025
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