Bad news for Beirut fans looking forward to the upcoming Dublin dates this August.
The band have cancelled both Vicar Street shows on August 26th and 27th due to illness of frontman Zach Condon.
Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase for both shows.
The band have released the following statement:
Zach received a diagnosis of acute laryngitis and has to further cancel the August European dates. Again, band and crew are very sad to announce this and wish Zach a speedy recovery.

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