Ariana Grande Suspends European Concert Tour in Wake of Manchester Tragedy

In the wake of Monday's deadly terrorist attack in Manchester, Variety reports that Ariana Grande has suspended her European concert tour through Monday June 5th. The cancelled concerts include two dates in London which were scheduled for tomorrow and Friday evening. The Grammy winner's Dangerous Woman tour has stops scheduled in Belgium, Poland, Germany, and Switzerland.

As of now, the tour will continue beginning on Wednesday, June 7th in France with additional dates in Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

The cancellation news was shared today by Grande's management team which shared:

"Due to the tragic events in Manchester, the Dangerous Woman tour with Ariana Grande has been suspended until we can further assess the situation and pay our proper respects to those lost," the singer's management said in a statement. "The London O2 shows this week have been canceled, as well as all shows through June 5 in Switzerland.

We ask at this time that we all continue to support the city of Manchester and all those families affected by this cowardice and senseless act of violence. Our way of life has once again been threatened but we will overcome this together. Thank you."

Ariana Grande's canceled dates, according to tour promoter Live Nation include:

Thursday, May 25 - London, UK, at The O2

Friday, May 26 - London, UK, at the O2

Sunday, May 28 - Antwerp, Belgium, at Antwerp Sportpaleis

Wednesday, May 31 - Lodz, Poland, at Atlas Arena

Thursday, June 1 - Lodz, Poland, at Atlas Arena

Saturday, June 3 - Frankfurt, Germany, at Festhalle Messe Frankfurt

Monday, June 5 - Zurich, Switzerland, at Hallenstadion

Image: Dangerous Women Tour

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