From Europe's Facebook page:
Friends,
We are very sorry to announce the cancellation by Whitesnake of all their 2020 touring which included a European and UK tour with special guests EUROPE.
Here below is David Coverdale's press release just announced. From all of us we wish David all the best.
Tour Cancellation Statement March 23rd 2020
Once again it breaks my heart to be the bearer of even more sad news affecting Whitesnake’s touring schedule for this increasingly challenging year, 2020.
All tours, Europe, UK & US, are being cancelled owing to health issues, related specifically to a bilateral inguinal hernia requiring me to have surgery.
At this time, I can only offer You & my Amazing Musicians in Whitesnake & our crew my love & my sincere apologies & also my regrets to our friends in Foreigner, Europe & Sammy Hagar for this unforeseen personal health issue, which I will have addressed at the first possible opportunity.
Until then, I send my love to You & Yours & hopefully we will meet again along the road.
David Coverdale
Whitesnake
March 23rd 2020
For all Europe fans - we are told this is a full cancellation and dates will not be rescheduled.
The dates affected are:
Fri May 01 Lithuania - Kaunas, Arena
Mon May 04 Estonia - Tallin, Saku Arena
The May 07 Finland - Helsinki, Ice Hall
Fri May 08 Sweden - Stockholm, Hovet
Sun May 10 Norway - Oslo, Spektrum
Tue May 12 Sweden - Gothenburg, Partille Arena
Thu May 14 Denmark - Copenhagen, Royal Arena
Sun May 17 Germany - Munich, Zenith
Tue May 19 Czech Republic - Brno, Rondo Arena
Thu May 21 Germany - Berlin, Verti Music Hall
Fri May 22 Germany - Hamburg, Sporthalle
Sun May 31 UK - London, The O2 Arena
Mon June 01 UK - Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
Wed June 03 UK - Birmingham, Arena Birmingham
Thu June 04 UK - Glasgow, SSE Hydro
Sat June 06 UK - Newcastle, Utilita Arena
Mon June 08 UK - Manchester, Manchester Arena
Wed June 10 UK - Belfast, SSE Arena
Ticket refunds will be available from point of purchase.
Re the US Tour in July, August, September with Foreigner & Kansas - we are hoping this continues, but monitoring the situation with Coronavirus on a daily basis with advice from Governments, Venues & Promoters.
Stay safe out there
// Europe