Overview

• Martin announced the diagnosis on Sept. 19 via Instagram and his website, sharing a photo of a positive COVID test and telling fans he could not deliver the shows they deserve.
• The Dukes of Funnytown dates at The Dome in Virginia Beach on Friday and Richmond’s Allianz Amphitheater on Saturday were canceled shortly before showtime.
• Organizers said refunds are automatic for Ticketmaster purchases, and buyers from third‑party resellers must seek refunds from their point of purchase.
• Makeup dates for the Virginia stops have not been announced, and the tour is slated to resume Oct. 4 at Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, with additional dates booked through April 2026.
• The cancellations follow a similar disruption earlier this year when Martin Short contracted COVID, prompting Knoxville and Durham shows to be rescheduled to Oct. 17–18.