Cody Johnson Cancels Belfast and Dublin Shows
The country singer pulled two Irish dates on the final leg of his UK and Ireland tour after a viral infection diagnosis.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Country
Cody Johnson cancelled his Belfast arena show on Wednesday and his Dublin 3Arena show on Thursday, November 5, hours before stage time. The cancellations were announced by MCD Productions through a statement from Johnson posted on Instagram.
Why it matters
Johnson said a doctor advised him not to perform after he was diagnosed with a viral infection. The shows were the closing dates of his Cody Johnson Live '26 UK and Ireland tour, leaving fans without a replacement date so far.
Tour metrics were not reported beyond ticket pricing, with Dublin tickets starting at €68.20 for the cancelled 3Arena show. The tour opened in Manchester on October 24 and ran through the UK before the Irish dates.
The players
Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson is a country singer known for hits like 'Dancin' Country Tonight' and 'Til You Can't.'
MCD Productions
MCD Productions is an Irish concert promoter that organizes live music events across Ireland and the UK.
Parker McCollum
Parker McCollum is a Texas country singer who was a support act on the tour.
Emily Ann Roberts
Emily Ann Roberts is a country singer and member of the Roberts family, who was a support act on the tour.
The details
Johnson cancelled the Belfast show, scheduled for Wednesday night, and the Dublin show, scheduled for Thursday, November 5, after seeing a doctor. Support acts Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts were part of the tour lineup. Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase, which for most fans is Ticketmaster, but refunds do not cover hotels, flights, or other travel booked for the gigs.
Timeline
October 24: Cody Johnson Live '26 UK and Ireland tour begins in Manchester.
Monday night: Johnson plays Glasgow, the penultimate show of the tour.
Wednesday, November 4: Belfast arena show is cancelled hours before the 6.30pm door time.
Thursday, November 5: Dublin 3Arena show is cancelled.
Industry Dynamics
Cancellations on the final dates of a regional tour leave promoters and ticket holders dependent on refunds rather than rescheduled shows. The Irish dates were the last stops of the Cody Johnson Live '26 UK and Ireland tour, and no new dates have been announced.
Ticket holders can request a refund from the point of purchase, which for most fans is Ticketmaster. Refunds do not cover hotels, flights, or other travel booked for the Belfast and Dublin shows.
The takeaway
Fans holding tickets for cancelled concerts should check their point of purchase for refund options and consider travel costs that refunds will not cover. Watching official artist and promoter channels is the most reliable way to learn about any rescheduled dates.
Further reading
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