Brandi Carlile postpones 14 European tour dates to 2025

Brandi Carlile has postponed several UK and European dates on her ongoing Human Tour, citing “personal circumstances.” The Grammy-winning singer announced on Friday that fall shows featuring KT Tunstall would be moved to spring 2025.

Carlile, an 11-time Grammy winner known for blending folk, rock, and Americana, has built a strong following across Europe with her emotionally charged performances. The Human Tour, launched this year, was set to bring her biggest production yet to major venues in the UK, Germany, France, and Scandinavia. The delay comes as she balances a punishing schedule—touring with an 11-piece band while recording her next album—and the demands of family life. Her wife, Catherine Shepherd, gave birth to their second child in 2023, and the couple has spoken openly about prioritizing parenthood amid Carlile’s high-profile career.

The revised itinerary includes 14 postponed dates, including stops in London, Manchester, Berlin, and Stockholm. Carlile’s team has not specified the exact reason for the postponement beyond “personal circumstances,” but sources close to the tour say it relates to family needs. Fans who purchased tickets will receive refunds or the option to transfer their tickets to the new dates. The move reflects a pattern in Carlile’s career: she has previously adjusted touring plans for family, including delaying the release of her 2021 album *In These Silent Days* to spend time with her children.

What happens next depends on Carlile’s ability to regroup. The spring dates give her more time to finalize the new album and prepare for a potentially larger European push. It also tests the loyalty of her audience, many of whom have followed her across multiple tours and albums. For a musician who has balanced artistry and family for years, this pause may be as much about sustaining her creative energy as it is about personal priorities. Either way, the delay underscores a growing trend among mid-career artists: choosing long-term sustainability over relentless touring.