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Kneecap promise US fans ‘something special’ after canceling tour dates over court case

Supporters of Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, where he is charged with a terrorism offence. The 27-year-old, of Belfast, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, has been charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London, on November 21 last year. Picture date: Wednesday August 20, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire — Supporters of Kneecap's Liam Og O hAnnaidh outside Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, where he is charged with a terrorism offence. The 27-year-old, of Belfast, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, has been charged with a terrorism offence relating to displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London, on November 21 last year. Picture date: Wednesday August 20, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire (PA)

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have cancelled all 15 of their scheduled US tour dates for October.
The decision was made due to the tour's close proximity to a court hearing in London on 26 September, involving band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh.
Ó hAnnaidh was charged with allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a gig last November, an accusation he denies, with the band calling it a 'carnival of distraction' from the Gaza conflict.
Kneecap stated they are subject to a 'witch hunt' by the British government and expect to win their court case, after which they plan an even bigger tour.
Their sold-out Canadian shows in Vancouver and Toronto will still go ahead, and the band has promised to share something 'very special' for their US fans next week.

Kneecap cancel US tour dates as they call out British government ‘witch hunt’ — In full