Joan Jett cancels September tour dates in California and Kentucky while recovering from surgery for fractured vertebrae

Joan Jett has canceled two upcoming September tour dates while recovering from a recent orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebrae, according to an announcement from her team reported Wednesday by Deadline. The cancellations affect performances scheduled in Costa Mesa, California, and Louisville, Kentucky, where Jett was set to appear as part of a planned run of dates.

The statement attributed the decision to medical recovery, saying Jett is taking a break from touring as she heals. Her management indicated the condition and recovery timeline make it impossible for her to perform those specific scheduled shows in September.

Deadline’s report described the move as a practical response to her injury and surgery, rather than a change in tour planning for reasons outside her health. The tour dates in question were among the next public appearances planned for the Blackhearts frontwoman.

The cancellations have immediate downstream effects for ticket holders and the venues hosting the performances. As with similar tour adjustments, fans with tickets for the canceled dates are typically directed to venue or ticketing-provider instructions on refunds or exchanges, though the Deadline report focused on the decision to pause the performances rather than detailing refund policy specifics.

Jett, known as the frontwoman of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, has not publicly rebooked alternative dates in the Deadline report. The announcement instead emphasized that she will remain focused on recovery and that the canceled shows cannot proceed as scheduled.

The scheduling interruption also highlights the operational realities for touring artists when injuries require surgical treatment. A fractured vertebrae can limit movement and affect an artist’s ability to perform, and management said recovery is the controlling factor in whether performances can occur.

For the affected venues and local partners, the cancellations mean additional logistics and communications will be required to update event calendars and manage customer service. The next step for audiences will be to follow venue and ticketing-provider guidance for the specific Costa Mesa and Louisville dates.

Jett’s management has framed the tour break as temporary and linked directly to her medical condition, with the canceled September stops marking the immediate impact of the recovery process. Additional updates on other scheduled performances would typically depend on her progress and whether she can return to the road after follow-up care.