Neil Young cancels Glasgow show after announcing break from touring

Canadian-American singer Neil Young has cancelled his upcoming Scottish show with rock band The Chrome Hearts, saying it is “not the time” for him to be playing live shows.

The 80-year-old musician, who has cancelled the entirety of his UK and Europe tour, announced he has “decided to take a break”.

Young was due to perform a number of shows over the summer, including at Glasgow Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park on June 29.

On Friday night, a message was posted to the Neil Young Archives website, which said: “I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time.

“Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time.

“I do love playing live and being with you and The Chrome Hearts. Love, Neil. Be well.”

The veteran musician was due to perform with his backing band The Chrome Hearts, who he started playing with in 2024.

Young has won a string of accolades across his six-decade career, including two Grammys and nine Juno Awards.

He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, once in 1995 as a solo artist, and again as part of rock band Buffalo Springfield in 1997.