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Kneecap Cancels Sold-Out U.S. Tour, Citing London Court Date

The October run was scrapped due to a Sept. 26 London hearing in a Terrorism Act case against member Mo Chara.

Joshua Mulholland
Kneecap was scheduled to perform in San Francsisco and Oakland in October.
Member of Kneecap Liam O'Hanna, also known as Liam Og O hAnnaidh and performing under the name of Mo Chara, who has been charged with a terrorism offence in relation to the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag onstage in 2024, speaks on stage outside the Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, Britain, August 20, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo

Overview

  • All 15 U.S. dates in October have been called off, with refunds available at the point of purchase.
  • Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) was charged in May over an alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a November 2024 London gig, an accusation he and the band deny.
  • The Sept. 26 hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court is set to address legal challenges, including whether the chief magistrate has jurisdiction after defense arguments on timing.
  • Kneecap says Canadian shows in Vancouver and Toronto will proceed and has teased “something very special” for U.S. fans next week.
  • The group had already split from its U.S. booking and visa sponsor after Coachella, and recent performances have drawn both support and pushback, including protests at a Paris festival.