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Penn & Teller Cancel Rio Shows Jan. 18–25 After Penn Jillette Breaks Ankle

Ticketmaster will refund affected orders to original payment methods within its stated window.

Overview

  • Penn Jillette announced on social media that he broke his ankle and is unable to perform on doctors' orders.
  • The Penn & Teller residency dates at the Rio from January 18 through January 25, 2026, are canceled.
  • Ticketmaster will issue refunds to the original payment method once organizer funds are received, with refunds expected to appear within 14–21 days.
  • Performances beginning February 5 and later remain on sale, according to Ticketmaster listings.
  • Fans are encouraged to follow Ticketmaster and the duo’s official channels for updates as Jillette frames the stoppage as a temporary pause.