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The Who Postpone Philadelphia Farewell Tour Stop Citing Illness

The venue is arranging a new date, with all existing tickets remaining valid.

Overview

  • Thursday night’s show at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena was postponed due to illness, and no person was identified as being ill.
  • The venue and band said a makeup date is being set, and Ticketmaster told buyers to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled performance.
  • The postponed date had been promoted as The Who’s final Philadelphia appearance on their North American farewell tour.
  • The tour launched on Aug. 16 in Sunrise, Florida, and is scheduled to conclude on Sept. 28 in Las Vegas.
  • The band’s next scheduled stop is Saturday at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, with no update yet on whether that concert will proceed.