The band, currently on their More Songs To Learn and Sing UK tour, were due to perform to a sold-out crowd at Manchester’s Albert Hall last night but they cancelled the concert due to ‘ill health’
01:21, 13 Mar 2026Updated 06:20, 13 Mar 2026
Echo and the Bunnymen fans were fuming(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
British band Echo and the Bunnymen have left fans fuming as they cancelled their Manchester gig just minutes before they were due on stage.
Formed in Liverpool in 1978, Echo and the Bunnymen are a seminal post-punk band featuring Ian McCulloch (vocals) and Will Sergeant (guitar). Renowned for 1980s hits like “The Killing Moon” and “Lips Like Sugar,” they blended dark, atmospheric rock with melodic psychedelia, influencing bands like Coldplay.
The band, currently on their More Songs To Learn and Sing UK tour, were due to perform to a sold-out crowd at Manchester’s Albert Hall last night but they cancelled the concert due to ‘ill health’. The venue shared a statement to Facebook which read: “Unfortunately, tonight’s Echo and the Bunnymen show has been postponed due to ill health amongst the band.
Echo and the Bunnymen perform at Liverpool International Music Festival 2015(Image: Liverpool Echo)
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“Fans are advised to keep hold of their tickets and await further information. We truly apologise for any inconvenience caused”.
Fans took to the comments section to complain about the short notice. The venue responded: “So sorry, we were only informed at the last minute too. We can only apologise.”
The band, which formed in 1978, took to confirm they will be back on stage tonight for their Bristol show. They wrote: “Following the disappointment of having to cancel our recent Manchester show due to illness in the band, we wanted to say a sincere thank you to everyone for your understanding and support.
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“We are currently planning to perform in Bristol tomorrow night and are really looking forward to getting back on stage and playing for fans. The Bristol crowd has always been incredible, and we can’t wait to see you all. Thank you again for sticking with us – it truly means a lot.”
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