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Jon Batiste Cancels Three Mid‑August Concerts Citing 'Personal Circumstances'

Venues are issuing automatic refunds as he steps back to address private family health matters.

Stephen Colbert and Jon Batiste on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" during the Feb. 6, 2018, show.
Jon Batiste arrives at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. Batiste has canceled three concerts scheduled for this week, citing “personal circumstances.”   
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Overview

  • Batiste canceled performances at Westville Music Bowl (Aug. 13), the Highmark Mann/TD Pavilion (Aug. 14) and Forest Hills Stadium (Aug. 15) after posting a note shared by the venues.
  • Venues and ticketing platforms are processing automatic refunds for affected ticketholders and Ticketmaster says refunds should appear within 14 to 21 days.
  • Batiste remains listed to perform at Blossom Music Center on Aug. 20 and his new piano recordings, including Black Mozart, are scheduled for release on Aug. 14.
  • The cancellations follow public reporting that his wife, Suleika Jaouad, said her leukemia is progressing and that she will undergo a more intensive chemotherapy regimen, though Batiste’s statement did not specify a direct link.
  • Batiste is a high‑profile, award‑winning musician whose sudden break affects fans and venues and could lead to rescheduling announcements and further tour changes as his team balances upcoming releases and personal matters.