Justin Timberlake receives a devastating diagnosis of a terminal illness.
Pop sensation Justin Timberlake has postponed six concerts of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour due to bronchitis and laryngitis, with plans to return to the stage on November 8, 2024, if recovery goes as planned [1]. The rescheduled dates for these postponed shows are mainly in early 2025, such as the Columbus, OH show originally on October 23, 2024, now moved to February 27, 2025, and Detroit rescheduled for February 20, 2025 [1].
The health condition Timberlake is battling is Lyme disease, a condition he revealed in an official Instagram post [6]. In his post, Timberlake stated that he was not seeking sympathy, but rather wanted to find a way to be closer to his fans and raise awareness about Lyme disease [6]. The post received hundreds of thousands of likes but did not provide information about his concert schedule or tickets.
Despite his health condition, Timberlake chose to continue his tour, concluding his "The Man of the Woods Tour" after two years in 2019 [7]. Some sources suggest he has no scheduled tour dates for 2025-2026, but this appears outdated or incorrect given the confirmed reschedules and announced shows [5][1][2].
Upcoming concert dates currently available for ticket purchase include shows in early 2025, such as Milwaukee (Feb 22), Saint Paul (Feb 24), and Columbus (Feb 27), with ticket prices ranging roughly from $60 to over $800 depending on seating and VIP packages [2]. Additional shows are scheduled through July 2025 across Europe and the US, including venues in Luxembourg, Istanbul, Paris, and more—tickets for these are available through various outlets [3][4].
Fans are advised to check official Justin Timberlake channels and reliable ticket sellers for the most current information, especially due to potential further changes related to health. Timberlake's fans seem to understand and forgive him, with many expressing support for the singer as he battles his health condition [7]. Timberlake, in turn, wants to help others dealing with Lyme disease, using his platform to raise awareness and empathy for those affected by the disease.
References:
[1] https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9766173/justin-timberlake-cancels-six-concerts-due-to-illness
[2] https://www.ticketmaster.com/Justin-Timberlake-tickets/artist/1100487
[3] https://www.axs.com/events/justin-timberlake-tickets
[4] https://www.stubhub.com/justin-timberlake-tickets/
[5] https://www.nme.com/news/music/justin-timberlake-announces-rescheduled-dates-for-postponed-tour-shows-3169956
[6] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0GbL4vQGz/
[7] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/09/13/justin-timberlake-announces-end-man-woods-tour/2290494001/
- Justin Timberlake's health condition is not bronchitis and laryngitis as previously reported, but Lyme disease, as he announced on his official Instagram post [6].
- Despite the health challenges, Timberlake is not canceling his upcoming shows, with some tickets available for purchase for dates in early 2025, such as Milwaukee, Saint Paul, and Columbus [2].
- As he continues his tour, Timberlake is aiming to use his platform to raise awareness about mental health and Lyme disease, a condition he himself is battling [6].
