Cantopop singer Jacky Cheung cancels tour dates in Hangzhou at last minute amid ill-health

Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung Hok-yau has cancelled three concerts in Hangzhou, China, this weekend because his vocal cords are inflamed.

It is the third time the 63-year-old Cantopop star has scrapped dates on his “Jacky Cheung 60+ World Tour” this year because of health issues.

Cheung cancelled three concerts in Shanghai in March after testing positive for Covid-19, and last month pulled out of three of his nine scheduled shows in Taipei, Taiwan, hours before the first of them was due to start because of a swollen throat caused by the respiratory syncytial virus. He recovered in time to perform from June 14 to 16 in Taipei.

Refunds for ticket holders of the Hangzhou concerts scheduled between July 26 and 28 will be arranged, according to the concert organiser. They can also hold on to their tickets, as more dates in Hangzhou are being arranged for later this year.

While Cheung’s Shanghai concerts were postponed until October, there will be additional performances in Taiwan in 2025 to compensate the sudden cancellation of his Taipei concerts.