Sing Love Again Tour
| Tour by Stephen Sanchez | |
 Poster for European dates | |
| Associated album | Love, Love, Love |
|---|---|
| Start date | April 25, 2026 |
| End date | May 11, 2026 |
| Legs | 2 (including 1 cancelled) |
| No. of shows | 18 (including 7 cancelled) |
| Supporting act | Tors |
| Stephen Sanchez concert chronology | |
The Sing Love Again Tour was the fourth headline concert tour by American singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez, in promotion of his second studio album Love, Love, Love.[1] The tour's European leg began on April 25, 2026, in Paris at Salle Pleyel, with English band Tors as the openers. An Australian leg of the tour was announced to begin on July 11, 2026, in Christchurch, New Zealand, but was cancelled abruptly by Sanchez, who cited burnout and stress with the making of the album.[2]
Background
After releasing his single "Sweet Love" on January 9, 2026, Sanchez announced he would be embarking on a tour across the UK and Europe, consisting of 11 dates. English indie folk band Tors was announced as the opening act.[3][4] Following the release of his next two singles, and the announcement of his second studio album Love, Love, Love, Sanchez announced an additional leg of the tour, running across Australia and New Zealand, consisting of seven dates.[5][6]
During the first show in Paris, Sanchez's fiancée Devi Tuil appeared alongside him on stage, and the pair sang "Me Without You", the beginning track to their collaborative extended-play Dress & Tie, released as a duet of the same name.[7]
Cancellation
Sanchez abruptly cancelled the Australian leg of his tour without explanation. On June 15, 2026, he posted on his Instagram, confirming that the Australian leg of the tour, as well as an unannounced American leg of the tour would not be happening. He explained that the making of his latest studio album Love, Love, Love was plagued by stress, anxiety, and negative energy, stating that the experience was so bad that he "wanted to quit making music all together." He said that he embarked on the Europe and UK leg of the tour anyway, hoping it would change his outlook, but it did not. He apologized to the fans that sought to attend his shows, saying "you did nothing wrong, and I thank you for wanting me to be in your city. I am incredibly lucky to be doing this job as much as you've allowed me to."[2][8]
Sanchez also stated that the current state of popular music was also a factor in his stress and burnout, citing "disgusting, heavily pornographic lyrics, nothing driving people to do anything, to see anything different in a way that helps others along." Additionally, he cited that he was fed up with the need to be a "music influencer," and the need to have a constant social media presence to maintain relevance. He closed out the statement by saying he would return when he created a space to "make the art that I want to make and promote it in a way that feels restful for me."[2]
Australian tour promotion company Frontier Touring said in a statement that the decision to cancel the Australian leg of the tour "was made together with Stephen and with his team. Unfortunately, it was not the right time for him to be touring the market, but we look forward to his return to Australia and New Zealand in the future.”[9] The tour's cancellation and Sanchez's subsequent statement received mixed reactions from fans.
Tour dates
Leg 1 – Europe & UK
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25 | Paris |  France |
Salle Pleyel |
| April 26 | Brussels | .svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
La Madeleine |
| April 28 | Amsterdam |  The Netherlands |
Melkweg |
| April 29 | Utrecht | TivoliVredenburg | |
| May 1 | Hamburg |  Germany |
Docks |
| May 2 | Cologne | Carlswerk Victoria | |
| May 5 | Glasgow | .svg.png){kind=small} United Kingdom |
O2 Academy |
| May 6 | Manchester | Manchester Academy | |
| May 8 | Nottingham | Rock City | |
| May 9 | Bristol | Bristol Beacon | |
| May 11 | London | Roundhouse |
Leg 2 – Australia & New Zealand (Cancelled)
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11 | Christchurch |  New Zealand |
Christchurch Town Hall |
| July 12 | Auckland | Auckland Town Hall | |
| July 15 | Brisbane | .svg.png){kind=small} Australia |
The Fortitude Music Hall |
| July 18 | Sydney | Hordern Pavilion | |
| July 21 | Melbourne | Palais Theatre | |
| July 25 | Adelaide | Thebarton Theatre | |
| July 28 | Perth | ICF: Warehouse |
| External images | |
|---|---|
 Stephen Sanchez: Manchester Academy – Live Review – Louder Than War |
References
- ↑ Desdale, Andrea (April 24, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez says new tour will be 'a celebration of love, for sure'". ABC Audio. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Irvin, Jack (June 15, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Apologizes as He Cancels Tour Dates and Rants About 'Discouraging' State of 'Popular Music'". People. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Clarke, Devon (January 20, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Announces The Sing Love Again Tour". uDiscover Music. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Johnson, Laura (January 19, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Announces UK And European Sing Love Again Tour". Stereoboard. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Jones, Alec (April 22, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Announces 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Attard, Chi Chi (April 22, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez announces The Lover Down Under tour". Happy Mag. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Demeire, Marie (April 26, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez in Paris". Hidden Beats. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Griffiths, Neil (June 16, 2026). "'I'm Truly Sorry': Stephen Sanchez Apologises For Cancellation of Australia & New Zealand Tour 'Without Explanation'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Varvaris, Mary (June 15, 2026). "Stephen Sanchez Cancels 2026 Australian Tour". The Music. Retrieved June 16, 2026.