Neil Young, photo by Marc Millman

Neil Young has cancelled all of his 2026 tour dates. The legendary singer-songwriter was set to return to the road in June for a two-month European run with The Chrome Hearts and disclosed his change in plans with a post to his Neil Young Archives website. 

“I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time,” Young wrote. “Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time. I do love playing LIVE and being with you and the Chrome Hearts. LOVE Neil be well.”

Young’s European tour would have kicked off from Manchester, England on June 19 and come to a close in Udine, Italy on July 26. Elvis Costello & The Attractions were confirmed as the openers for a portion of the series.

In 2025, Young and The Chrome Hearts spent five months on a world tour supporting the release of their studio album Talkin to the Trees. That outing showed Young in rare form, with his fresh band featuring guitarist Micah Nelson (a.k.a. Particle Kid), bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony Logerfo and organist Spooner Oldham supporting a deep dive in his back catalog, including unexpected revivals of old favorites like “Ambulance Blues,” “The Loner,” “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” and more. Prior to the tour, Young, who just last week sharply criticized Amazon and granted a free year of access to his music and video archives to fans in Greenland, announced that the content of the performances would “reflect the feelings of the times.”

Stay updated on Young’s plans at neilyoungarchives.com.