Shawn Mendes Canceled The Rest of His “Wonder” World Tour Dates to Prioritize His Mental Health
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Shawn Mendes officially embarked on his next tour around the globe, where he planned on hitting U.S. cities like Miami, Brooklyn, and Las Vegas. However, after only playing a few shows in June and July 2022, Shawn announced that the rest of the tour had been postponed, and ultimately canceled, in an effort to prioritize his mental health. We've got you covered with all the details regarding Shawn Mendes' Wonder: The World Tour. We'll keep the updates coming if Shawn plans on hitting the road again anytime soon.
When did Shawn Mendes' tour start?
The North American leg of Wonder: The World Tour kicked off in Portland, Oregon on June 27 and was set to end will end in Newark, New Jersey on October 26, 2022. Since Shawn's initial tour announcement, the European leg has been rescheduled until 2023 and the first show is set to take place in Bologna, Italy on May 31, 2023.
Did Shawn Mendes cancel his Wonder tour?
The Mendes Army will have to hold out a little longer to see Shawn on tour. On July 27, 2022, the 23-year-old Toronto native penned a message to fans on Instagram, where he announced the upcoming North American leg has been canceled. "As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn't totally prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take on me," he wrote, "I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away."
He reassured fans that although he isn't touring right now, he is still working on new music and plans to release it sometime soon. "I know you all have been waiting so long to see these shows, and it breaks my heart to tell you this but I promise I will be back as soon as I've taken the right time to heal," Shawn said.
The announcement comes after Shawn postponed the North American leg of the tour due to his mental health on July 9, 2022. He shared a statement on Instagram with his fans and confirmed that the remainder of the U.S. leg was going to carry on at a later date. "I've been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it's always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family," Shawn wrote before admitting that his decision to hit the road was "premature" and that he's "hit a breaking point" due to the pressures of touring. As a result, he postponed three weeks of shows to take some time to heal.
Which cities is Shawn Mendes playing for Wonder: The World Tour?
After playing in Portland, Shawn is hitting a ton of different cities in the U.S., from St. Paul, Minnesota to Orlando, Florida. He shared the official tour dates on Instagram in December 2021, which also revealed that he'll be joined by special guests Dermot Kennedy and Tate McRae.
As for the European leg of the tour, Shawn's good friend King Princess will be joining him across the pond. Starting in May 2023, they'll be playing cities like Bologna, Barcelona, and Manchester.
Are there any photos from the tour?
Oh, yes. Shawn performed in front of thousands of fans at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on June 27, and the photos practically emanate the energy and joy from the show. According to his stylist Tiffany Briseno, Shawn wore vintage Tommy Hilfiger. His whole ensemble consisted of a black embroidered sleeveless vest, a white tank, black pants, and boots. (FYI, scroll down for a link to purchase tickets to a "Wonder" concert near you — trust us, you're going to want to snag some after seeing these pics.)
Where can I buy tickets?
Tickets for the tour are available on Shawn's website or through the official Wonder: The World Tour website. You can also snag them on TicketMaster.
Is there any tour merch available?
Although "Wonder" has officially started, there isn't any specific tour merch available online just yet. In the meantime, however, you can get concert-ready over at Shawn's merch store and snag some pretty cute selects from when the album was released.
What's the setlist for Shawn Mendes' Wonder: The World Tour?
The tour just kicked off, and according to Just Jared, Shawn plays 21 songs and one encore. Of course, his biggest hits like "Stitches," "Mercy," and "When You're Gone" are included. See here for the full setlist.
Is Shawn making any sustainability efforts for Wonder: The World Tour?
Yes! His tour is actually changing the game when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint (more on that here). In a statement released on April 29, Shawn revealed that he and his team are doing their part in taking specific measures to ensure the tour is sustainable. According to a report by Billboard, his tour will reduce its per-show carbon footprint "by implementing simple but effective practices that can be done by both fans and tour crew."
"No plan is perfect, but we see this as a starting point," Shawn said in his statement. "We are in a pivotal moment for climate, and it's crucial to me that this tour is a step in the right direction."
The tour has a goal to reduce emissions and in order to do so, they're offering merchandise with sustainable fabrics and fewer dyes and using energy-efficient lighting and power for the show. When traveling from show to show, the crew's opting for sustainable fuel options and will also be eating food that's sourced from local farms. Any extra food will be composted or donated to the appropriate organizations.
The tour's official website also offers resources for fans so they can carpool or use sustainable transportation to shows.
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