Kamasi Washington postpones Dublin and Cork Jazz Festival shows due to injury

A "serious back injury" has forced Kamasi Washington to postpone performance his upcoming Irish shows until April.

"Due to a serious back injury, Kamasi Washington regrets to announce the postponement of his shows in Europe this Fall to Spring of 2025," a statement from his agent reads. "All tickets will be honored and we apologize for any inconvenience. Kamasi very much looks forward to performing his new album for his European fans next year."

The American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer was scheduled to play at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on October 23, 2024 – with the show now set to take place on April 8, 2025.

As part of Cork Jazz Festival, he was also set to perform at the Cork Opera House on Friday, October 25. Festival organisers have rescheduled the event to April 9, 2025. Ticket holders can transfer their tickets to the new date or avail of a full refund.

Festival director Mark Murphy added, “It’s unfortunate that Kamasi is unable to perform during the festival, but we look forward to welcoming him next April as we launch the 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival programme.”

For more information on the Cork Jazz Festival, please see here.