The Weeknd delays ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ album release, cancels L.A. concert

The newest album from The Weeknd — originally slated to debut Jan. 24 — has been delayed until Jan. 31 by the singer amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. He also canceled a concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., initially scheduled for later this month.

“Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, I am canceling the Rose Bowl concert originally scheduled for January 25th,” a post on the singer-songwriter’s Instagram account read on Monday.

“This city has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone impacted during this difficult time. In light of this, I have also decided to push the release of my album to January 31st,” he continued. “My focus remains on supporting the recovery of these communities and aiding its incredible people as they rebuild.”

The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, signed the message, “With love, Abel.”

Refunds will be issued automatically for tickets to the Rose Bowl concert purchased through Ticketmaster. For tickets purchased from a third-party reseller (StubHub, SeatGeek, VividSeats, etc), fans are being told to reach out to their point of purchase.

Hurry Up Tomorrow has to date been supported by the release of three singles: “Dancing in the Flames,” “Timeless” (with Playboi Carti), and “São Paulo” (featuring Anitta). It will also be supported by a companion film of the same name in May, starring The Weeknd with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. The album serves as the last part of a trilogy, following the singer’s previous two studio releases, After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022).

The Weeknd also previously teased that the latest record might also be his last using that moniker, telling W Magazine in May 2023, “The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as the Weeknd… This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say.”

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As of Monday evening, three major wildfires are currently threatening L.A.: the Eaton Fire in the Altadena-Pasadena area, spanning more than 14,000 acres and 33 percent contained; the Palisades Fire, spanning nearly 24,000 acres and 14 percent contained; and the Hurst Fire in Sylmar, spanning 799 acres and 95 percent contained. The death toll has so far climbed to 24 from the Palisades and Eaton Fires combined, and evacuation orders are in effect for 92,000 residents, with an additional 89,000 in evacuation warning zones.

The disaster, which first developed on Jan. 7 amid a devastating Santa Ana windstorm and dangerously dry conditions, is believed to be the worst and most destructive in California history.