Why did Kneecap cancel all 2025 U.S. tour dates? Reason explained

Irish rap trio Kneecap have officially canceled their upcoming 2025 U.S. tour, which was scheduled for October.

The announcement and news was shared on Monday through their social media channels. It confirmed that all 15 sold-out U.S. shows are canceled because of ongoing legal proceedings in London involving band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, better known by his stage name, Mo Chara.

The announcement ends months of speculation about whether the controversial group would perform in the U.S. this fall. Previously, they have faced public backlash over their political stances and a pending terrorism-related charge against Mo Chara. In their statement, the band expressed regret to American fans.

Kneecap took to their official Instagram profile to announce the tour cancellation. Their post read:

"To all our US based fans, we have some bad news. Due to the close proximity of our next court hearing in London on September 26, as the British government continues its witch-hunt, with the start of the U.S. tour, we will have to cancel all 15 U.S. tour dates in October. With every show fully sold out this is news we are sad to deliver."

The post continued:

"But once we win our court case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour to all you great heads. Canadian shows are NOT affected and we will be playing our 4 sold out shows in Vancouver and Toronto. We also have some good news. We will be sharing something very special for US fans next week so that we can still link in with you all in October. It's top secret for now but all will be revealed next week, stay tuned. And remember…"The revolution will be no re-run, brothers. The revolution will be live""

Kneecap hinted that they are preparing "something very special" for U.S. fans in October 2025. However, no further details were revealed.

Kneecap consists of rappers Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. At a November 2024 London show, Mo Chara allegedly displayed a flag tied to Hezbollah, a Lebanese political and militant group banned in the U.K. He was charged with a terror-related offence in May 2025. He denied the allegations.

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Cancelled Kneecap 2025 U.S. dates

Below is the complete list of Kneecap's U.S. tour stops that have now been cancelled:

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, New York, NY at The Rooftop at Pier 17

Friday, October 3, 2025, Louisville, KY at Mercury Ballroom

Saturday, October 4, 2025, Nashville, TN at Brooklyn Bowl

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Washington, DC at The Howard Theatre

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Philadelphia, PA at The Filmore

Friday, October 10, 2025, New York, NY at The Rooftop at Pier 17

Saturday, October 11, 2025, Boston, MA at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Thursday, October 16, 2025, Detroit, MI at Saint Andrew’s Hall

Friday, October 17, 2025, Columbus, OH at Newport Music Hall

Saturday, October 18, 2025, Chicago, IL at Radius

Monday, October 20, 2025, Minneapolis, MN at The Fillmore

Friday, October 24, 2025, Seattle, WA at The Showbox

Saturday, October 25, 2025, Portland, OR at Wonder Ballroom

Monday, October 27, 2025, San Francisco, CA at The Independent

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Oakland, CA at Fox Theatre

Refunds are available at the original point of purchase.

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