Zayn Malik issues health update and cancels UK tour dates

The PILLOWTALK hit maker made the announcement weeks after he shared a picture of himself on social media from hospital and thanked the “incredible” staff who had looked after him, including doctors, nurses and cardiologists.

Zayn, who quit One Direction in 2015, didn’t disclose what was wrong with him at the time, but the photo shared in April showed him lying in a bed hooked up to various machines and monitors.

In his latest update on Friday (May 1) evening, the 33-year-old wrote on his Instagram stories: “To my fans: Thank you so much for all the love and support you’ve shown me on the album release and more importantly your love, prayers and well wishes for my health.

“I’ve felt it, and it’s meant the world.

“I’ve been at home recovering and I’m doing well and will be better and stronger than before.”

He added: “I’ve had to take another look at my schedule for the months ahead and have to reduce the number of shows on the KONNAKOL Tour.

“I want to make sure I still get out and see as many of you as I possibly can.

“I’m really looking forward to playing these shows for you, and I hope to see the rest of you around the world very soon.

“Big love, Z.”

Zayn Malik confirms new KONNAKOL Tour schedule after cancelling 3 UK shows

In another Instagram story, Zayn included a KONNAKOL Tour poster with an updated schedule of dates, some of which still take place this month (May).

Following the shake-up, he has cancelled his US tour dates, as well as shows in Dublin, Glasgow and Birmingham.

Plus, the tour will be starting later than planned as the original Manchester date has been moved.

On Zayn’s official website, a notice reads: “The updated KONNAKOL Tour 2026 schedule below reflects recent changes to the US and European dates.

“All current tickets will remain valid for the new Manchester date.

“For other shows, if you purchased through Ticketmaster, refunds will be issued automatically.

“If you purchased from a third-party reseller (StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, etc.), please reach out to your point of purchase.”

Zayn’s new KONNAKOL Tour dates are now as follows:

• The O2, London – May 23, 2026
• AO Arena, Manchester – May 24, 2026 (new)
• Estadio Borregos, Monterrey, Mexico – June 14, 2026
• Arena VFG, Guadalajara, Mexico – June 17, 2026
• Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City, Mexico – June 20, 2026
• Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile – October 2, 2026
• Movistar Arena, Buenos Aires, Argentina – October 6, 2026
• Allianz Parque, São Paulo, Brazil – October 10, 2026
• Costa 21, Lima, Peru – October 14

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