Scorpions postpone all 2026 tour dates, citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’

The Scorpions are getting off the road for the rest of the year due to “unforeseen circumstances."

The German hard rockers announced the postponement of their 2026 tour dates, including an eight-show residency slated for Sept. 17-Oct. 3 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

A statement posted to the Live Nation Las Vegas Instagram account includes rescheduled dates for 2027: Sept. 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 and 25.

The band, fronted by Klaus Meine since 1969, also includes founder Rudolf Schenker on rhythm guitar, Matthias Jabs – a member since 1978 – on lead guitar and bassist Paweł Mąciwoda and drummer Mikkey Dee, who have been in Scorpions since 2003 and 2016, respectively.

In addition to the Las Vegas shows, the “Rock You Like a Hurricane” veterans also had three shows in Mexico in September. Those shows have been moved to Aug. 27 and 30 and Sept. 2, 2027.

Though the band canceled a four-date tour of India in April due to “unforeseen medical circumstances affecting the band members,” the did play a six-week run in Europe this summer.

According to the band’s statement about the recent postponements, they will soon announce "a number of European shows for…

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