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Drake has officially canceled the remaining shows of his Anita Max Win tour in Australia and New Zealand.
The affected concerts included four shows in Sydney, as well as stops in Brisbane and Auckland. These performances were originally postponed in February, with Drake's team stating they were working to reschedule and potentially add more dates, according to Rolling Stone Australia.
However, as of Tuesday, July 29, Live Nation Australia released a statement confirming that the postponed shows have now been fully canceled. The promoter explained that despite serious efforts, they were unable to find new dates within the necessary timeframe, making rescheduling impossible.
The announcement comes months after the rapper, 38, postponed multiple tour stops. On February 26, Drake delayed shows scheduled for March 15 and 16 in Auckland's Spark Arena, as well as March 4 in Brisbane and March 7 at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena.
These events were part of his 16-date Anita Max Win tour, which had already completed successful performances in Perth, Melbourne, and earlier shows in both Sydney and Brisbane. The tour began on February 4 and concluded its last show on February 25.
A representative for Drake previously cited scheduling conflicts as the reason for the postponement. "Four of Drake's 16 sold-out shows in Australia and New Zealand will be postponed," they stated at the time. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Drake and the team have had an incredible time and look forward to returning."
On March 10, Drake shared a cryptic Instagram post referencing a "next chapter" that might make fans feel uneasy. He wrote about his non-confrontational nature and how the music industry has shifted, expressing that he hopes his honesty provides clarity.
Despite the tour cancellations, Drake has remained active on stage. In recent months, he has performed at several global festivals, including Lollapalooza Argentina, Estereo Picnic in Colombia, Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, and the Wireless Festival in London.
During his set at Wireless on July 12, Drake responded to fans chanting "F--- Kendrick" after he challenged the audience to name another artist who could match his level of performance. Taking off his in-ear monitors, he turned to his associate Chubbs and said, "Grab me a shot. I'll drink to that."
