Madonna Reschedules ‘Celebration’ Tour After Hospitalization

After postponing her ‘Celebration’ tour due to a “serious bacterial infection,” Madonna has rescheduled all international dates, it was learned. The singer, 65, was set to embark on her highly anticipated tour on July 15th, 2023 which will now begin in the fall.

According to Page Six, Madonna reportedly resumed rehearsals for her tour in mid August after taking time off to recover. “She is very much still in recovery, but Madonna has been chomping at the bit to get back to rehearsals,” an insider told the outlet.

Below, here is everything we know about Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ tour.

When will the ‘Celebration’ tour resume?

On August 15th, Madonna announced all the rescheduled dates for her ‘Celebration’ tour after putting things on pause a month prior. The singer will kick things off in London, England during the month of October. She will then commence the North American leg—starting in Brooklyn, New York on December 13th and ending on April 24, 2024, in Mexico City.

As part of the reshuffle, Madonna was forced to cancel five North American dates in Tulsa, Nashville, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. “Madonna regrets the inconvenience to fans and hopes to make it up to those markets in the future,” Live Nation said in an announcement.

Where, exactly, is she going on tour?

Madonna will begin her tour at London’s O2 Arena on October 13th and will then head to several cities across Europe. After journeying to the states, Madonna will hit up several cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

European dates: London, UK; Antwerp, BE; Copenhagen, DK; Stockholm, SE; Barcelona, ES; Lisbon, PT; Paris, FR; Cologne, DE; Milan, IT; Berlin, DE; Amsterdam, NL

North American dates: Brooklyn, NY; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Toronto, Canada; Detroit, MI; Montreal, QC; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL; Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Saint Paul, MN; Vancouver, Canada; Sacramento, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Miami, FL; Austin, TX; Mexico City, MX.

Where can fans buy tickets for the ‘Celebration’ tour?

Pre-sale has ended for the ‘Celebration’ tour, so the best bet is to purchase tickets through a verified re-seller such as Ticketmaster or StubHub. Madonna’s website regularly posts updates and links to tickets, making it a good resource in the ticket hunt.

Has Madonna left the hospital?

Yes, Madonna has left the hospital and is “on the road to recovery,” per a statement she posted to Instagram on July 10th. In the message, the singer shared a selfie as well as an update on her health and tour. She also sent thanks to friends and fans for the well wishes.

“Thank you for your positive energy, prayers and words of healing and encouragement,” she wrote. “I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life.”

A day prior to the statement, the singer was spotted out in New York City for the first time since her health scare. She appeared to be, thankfully, in good spirits and free of any noticeable ailments.

The message continued: “My focus now is my health and getting stronger and I can assure you, I’ll be back with you as soon as I can!”

Why was Madonna hospitalized?

According to Oseary, she was hospitalized on Saturday, June 24th after falling ill. Not much is known about the cause of her illness, but the details of the incident are rather startling.

“Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which [led] to a several day stay in the ICU,” he explained. Oseary went on to note that the musician is still receiving medical care.

According to Page Six, Madonna was rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive. Upon her arrival, she was intubated for at least a day and was supported by her daughter Lola Leon, per sources.

On June 29th, CNN reported that Madonna had been discharged from the hospital and is feeling better after her health scare. According to the outlet, she was discharged and transported to her residence via private ambulance after the 5 day stay. A source has also confirmed that Madonna is “in the clear,” adding that she is “out of the ICU and recovering.”