Justin Timberlake Postpones Shows After Coming Down With Bronchitis and Laryngitis

Justin Timberlake has come down with bronchitis and laryngitis, forcing him to push a handful of upcoming tour dates to next year. 

Timberlake shared the news on social media, writing, “Hey guys — I haven’t been feeling great the last few shows and turns out I have bronchitis and laryngitis. I’m so sorry to say I do need to reschedule the next few shows from 10/23 through 11/2.”

The postponed gigs covered a Midwest run that included stops in Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Columbus. Timberlake has already shared new dates for the shows — listed below — which will all take place next February. 

“Thank you for understanding,” Timberlake wrote. “I’ll make it up to you.”

Earlier this month, Timberlake was forced to postpone a gig in Newark, New Jersey just hours before he was supposed to hit the stage because of an injury. Timberlake did not offer any details about the injury, though it appeared to be minor as he was able to perform a few days later in Philadelphia. (The Newark date was made up not long after on Oct. 15.) Timberlake also had to call off a show in London this past February after coming down with “some kind of bug.” 

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This year has certainly had its ups and downs for Timberlake. Along with the tour, he released a new album, Everything I Thought It Was, in March, marking his first solo effort since 2018’s Man of the Woods. But the pop star was also pulled over and arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired in the Hamptons this summer, a charge he eventually pleaded guilty to in September. 

After entering his plea, Timberlake issued a PSA outside of the courthouse, saying: “This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. Even one drink — don’t get behind the wheel of the car.”