Taylor Swift Has Officially Canceled Lover Fest Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Updated on April 17, 2020 at 1:33 PM

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 09: (EDITORS NOTE: Image approved by Artist) Taylor Swift performs during the

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We have sad news, Swifties. Amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, Taylor Swift has decided to cancel all live appearances and performances this year, including Lover Fest. On Friday, she made the official announcement on Twitter, writing, "I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I'll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what's important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us."

In her note, she also clarified that shows in the United States and Brazil will be rescheduled to take place in 2021, "with dates to be announced later this year." If you already have tickets for those shows, don't worry, they will transfer over to the new date. For those who wish to get a full refund for US Lover Fest shows, they will be able to do so starting May 1. Read her full statement ahead.

I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I'll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what's important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us. pic.twitter.com/qeiMk2Tgon

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 17, 2020

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