Justin Timberlake canceled his concert in Newark, New Jersey, shortly before it was scheduled to start on Tuesday night due to an injury that prevents him from performing. About an hour before the show, Timberlake expressed his disappointment to fans via Instagram, promising to reschedule the show and provide the experience they deserve.
He thanked fans for their understanding and support, although he did not provide details about the nature of his injury. Timberlake’s representatives have not yet responded to requests for further comment.
Many disappointed fans took to the Instagram comments to express their frustration over the last-minute cancellation, with some mentioning that Ticketmaster had not communicated about the postponement. A fan humorously remarked that the situation might “ruin the tour,” referencing Timberlake’s previous legal troubles.
The announcement was made at 5:45 p.m. local time, just before the concert was set to begin at 7 p.m., as doors to the venue were about to open. Timberlake is scheduled to perform next in Philadelphia on Friday, although it is uncertain if his injury will affect that show.
The 10-time Grammy winner launched his Forget Tomorrow World Tour in April to promote his latest album, “Everything I Thought It Was,” released in March. Despite a DWI arrest in June, the tour continued, with Timberlake pleading guilty to a lesser charge. He was sentenced to community service and a fine.
After his sentencing, Timberlake announced additional dates for his 2025 tour, including three stops in California. The tour is expected to conclude in Kansas City, Missouri, on December 20. Live Nation, the concert promoter, stated that these new shows were added due to high demand, with over a million tickets sold worldwide.