André Rieu announces new UK tour after musician tragedy

This week’s tour was abruptly cancelled due to the serious illness of an orchestra player.

Tickets will be honoured at the rescheduled tour.

Here’s the announcement, just in:

André Rieu has rescheduled his concerts in London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow postponed earlier this week due to a long-term member of the Johann Strauss Orchestra suffering a severe heart attack on Saturday. The musician is still in a coma. Unfortunately, his condition remains critical.

André Rieu: “My orchestra and I  have been overwhelmed by the support and love that we have received from all our friends and fans around the world. We would like to thank you all from the bottom of our heart for your understanding. It has been a terrible week for all of us and your warm words have given his wife, who is also a member of my orchestra, my colleagues and me so much strength.”

Rescheduled Dates are:

Monday 6^th March (replaces 19/12) and Tuesday 7^th March (replaces 20/12) at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London
Tuesday 21^st March at The Manchester Arena,

Wednesday 22^nd March at The Genting Arena, Birmingham
Thursday 23^rd March at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Friday 24^th March at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow.

Customers are advised to retain their ticket for the rescheduled show as all tickets will remain valid for the new dates.
In the unfortunate event that customers are unable to attend the rescheduled date, full refunds will be available from point of sale.