Radiohead has postponed its December 1st and 2nd concerts in Copenhagen due to a severe throat infection affecting lead singer Thom Yorke, rendering him unable to perform. The band announced that the shows will be rescheduled for December 15th and 16th, with existing tickets automatically transferred to the new dates.
this postponement impacts fans eagerly anticipating radiohead’s return to the stage after a seven-year hiatus, marking their first performances since 2018. The band is currently on a limited run of shows, with remaining dates in Copenhagen on December 4th and 5th, and a four-night engagement in berlin still scheduled – contingent on Yorke’s recovery. The incident underscores the fragility of live performance and the challenges faced by artists resuming touring after extended breaks.
radiohead expressed their disappointment, stating, “We have been so blown away by the audience reactions on these dates and are loving being back on stage again… Needless to say, we feel terrible that we have been forced to postpone these shows.”
Throughout the first twelve shows of the tour, Radiohead has performed a diverse setlist of 45 songs, including rarely played tracks like “Sit Down. Stand Up,” “Jigsaw Falling Into Place,” and ”(Nice Dream).”
in a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Yorke reflected on the band’s decision to pause touring prior to this run, explaining, “I guess the wheels came off a bit, so we had to stop… There were a lot of elements. The shows felt great but it was, like, let’s halt now before we walk off this cliff.”
