It seems Phoebe Bridgers’ recent winning streak has hit an unexpected roadblock. The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter recently celebrated her 32nd birthday shortly after the release of her latest album, Lost Weekend, which has garnered widespread critical acclaim. While she had planned to embark on a series of phone-free, intimate performances across the United Kingdom this month, those tour dates have been officially canceled due to a sudden bout of appendicitis.
“I got appendicitis for my birthday,” Bridgers shared in a candid update on her Instagram story, accompanied by a photo of herself from a hospital bed. She reassured fans that the canceled UK shows are not gone for good, confirming that they will be rescheduled for a later date.
The promotional cycle for Lost Weekend has been extensive, featuring an hour-long college radio special titled Lost Signal, where Bridgers provided a track-by-track breakdown of the record. Additionally, she has hosted a series of album-listening events at planetariums across the United States. An international tour is still on the horizon, with artists like Alex G and Isaac Wood—formerly of Black Country, New Road—slated to support on the US and UK/EU legs, respectively. Much like her previous pop-up performances, these upcoming shows are intended to be phone-free environments.
We wish Phoebe a swift and comfortable recovery as she navigates this health setback.
