FKA Twigs has announced that she is canceling all of her April 2025 tour dates in North America due to ongoing visa issues. This decision impacts her highly anticipated performances at Coachella in Indio, California, and the AXE Ceremonia festival in Mexico City. The cancellations come just days before these events were set to take place, leaving many fans disappointed and frustrated.
On Friday night, April 4, 2025, the British singer took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her heartfelt message with fans. "I’m devastated to share the news that due to ongoing visa issues I am not able to see through any of my scheduled tour dates for the remainder of April across North America, including Ceremonia and Coachella," she wrote. Twigs expressed her sorrow over the situation, stating, "It pains me to say this because I am so excited to bring you a creation that I have poured my soul into and I believe is amongst my strongest work. I know this news impacts so many of you that have already made plans and spent money in order to see these shows."
The cancellations affect several key dates, including her performance at AXE Ceremonia on April 6, 2025, and both weekends of Coachella on April 11 and 18, 2025. In addition, shows scheduled in San Francisco on April 19, and in Maspeth, New York on April 23 and 24, have also been called off. These performances were particularly significant as they would have marked Twigs' first official U.S. shows since 2019.
Twigs' announcement followed a series of postponements earlier in March when she had to reschedule some North American shows due to similar visa complications. At that time, she had indicated that her production team failed to complete the necessary paperwork for their visas. She described her feelings in a TikTok video, saying, "I’m completely heartbroken. All I want to do is be there with you and bring Eusexua to you."
The cancellation of her performances at such prominent festivals has stirred a wave of disappointment among her fans, especially those who had already purchased tickets and made travel arrangements to see her live. The AXE Ceremonia festival organizers expressed their regret over Twigs’ absence, emphasizing that they are still committed to delivering an exciting experience for attendees with other artists scheduled to perform.
FKA Twigs reassured her fans that she is working diligently to reschedule the affected dates. She encouraged ticket holders to check with their point of purchase for details and refund information, stating, "I promise that I am working to reschedule the affected dates as quickly as possible. Back to you all with more updates as soon as I have them."
This unfortunate situation is not new for Twigs, as this marks the third time she has had to cancel a performance in Mexico. Previously, she had to withdraw from the 2020 edition of the same festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and last year she also missed shows due to health and logistical issues. The recurring visa problems have left many fans feeling frustrated and questioning the reliability of her appearances.
Despite the setbacks, Twigs remains hopeful about her future performances. She has been promoting her latest album, Eusexua, and has shared glimpses of her tour experiences through social media. In her announcement, she attached photos capturing moments from her recent European tour, which kicked off last month in Paris and included dates in London before concluding on March 22.
Brazilian pop star Anitta also recently withdrew from Coachella, citing unexpected personal reasons, adding to the list of high-profile cancellations for the festival this year. Fans had been eagerly anticipating both artists' performances, making the recent announcements even more disheartening.
As fans await further updates, the music community remains hopeful that FKA Twigs will be able to resolve her visa issues and return to the stage soon. The anticipation for her performances continues to grow, as many look forward to experiencing the artistry she brings to her live shows.
In the meantime, the AXE Ceremonia festival will proceed as planned, with other talented artists set to take the stage. Organizers are committed to providing an engaging experience for attendees, despite the notable absence of one of their headliners.
