Tom Jones Resumes Tour After Flu Postponements
The 86-year-old singer rescheduled four U.S. shows after a bout of flu and is set to perform again in Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Variety
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Tom Jones postponed four live shows in the USA due to flu, on October 26, October 29, October 31 and November 1, 2026, following advice from his doctor. He has since resumed performing, with the rescheduled San Diego gig on November 3 and upcoming shows in Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Why it matters
The postponements affect ticket holders for the original dates, who can contact their point of purchase for a refund. The announcement also comes as ITV confirms Jones will not return as a main coach on The Voice UK for the 2027 series.
Four U.S. live shows were postponed on the original dates of October 26, October 29, October 31 and November 1, 2026. Tickets for those original dates remain valid, while further details on the new dates are still pending.
The players
Tom Jones
Tom Jones is a Welsh singer born in Treforest, Wales, known for decades of hit records and his long-running career in pop and soul music.
ITV
ITV is a British commercial broadcaster that produces and airs The Voice UK, the singing competition whose coaching lineup is changing for 2027.
The details
Jones was hit with a bad case of the flu and followed his doctor's advice to postpone the shows. Rescheduled dates include November 3 in San Diego, November 4 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and November 6 at the Taamava Theatre in Honolulu.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: First postponed show date due to flu.
October 27, 2026: Original date of the Rady Shell gig, later rescheduled to November 3.
November 3, 2026: Rescheduled Rady Shell gig in San Diego.
November 4, 2026: Rescheduled Greek Theatre show in Los Angeles.
November 6, 2026: Rescheduled show at Taamava Theatre in Honolulu.
Industry Dynamics
Jones's exit as a main coach changes the lineup that produced the 2026 Voice UK winner, Cate McHugh, whom he coached. ITV's replacement of Jones with Cheryl and Aitch for 2027 reflects how broadcasters refresh talent-show coaching panels to sustain audience interest across series.
Ticket holders for the original October dates can contact their point of purchase for a refund, while tickets for the rescheduled shows remain valid. Viewers of The Voice UK will see Cheryl and Aitch replacing Tom Jones, Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones as coaches for 2027.
The takeaway
Ticket holders should keep original tickets and check with their point of purchase for refund options if they cannot attend the rescheduled dates. Fans planning to see Jones on tour should confirm the new show details directly with venues.
What happens next
Rescheduled performances are set for November 3 in San Diego, November 4 in Los Angeles, and November 6 in Honolulu, and the 2027 coaching lineup of The Voice UK takes effect for the next series.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WalesOnline.
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