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Patrick Bruel announces cancellation of his tour

Singer Patrick Bruel announced on Instagram that he is cancelling his planned tour, prompting varied reactions from mayors and feminist groups.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Patrick Bruel announces cancellation of his tour — Photo: René Hourdry · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Patrick Bruel announced on his Instagram account the cancellation of his tour, which also means the removal of his concert scheduled at Forest National on October 6. In this message, he mentioned a choice focused on calming tensions.

Many mayors had expressed their opposition to Bruel's performance due to several ongoing legal cases against him. Ladislas Vergne, the mayor of Chartres, noted that the singer's decision allowed for the issue of sexual violence to be brought to the forefront of public debate.

A Belgian complainant stated that the cancellation of the tour was a real relief for them, asserting that it was encouraging to see that their voice had been heard. This reaction highlights the impact this decision has on those who have filed complaints.

The Salon Féministe collective also expressed its satisfaction, saying they were very happy for the women who had filed complaints,

Archive photo: Patrick Bruel announces cancellation of his tour — Archive photoPhoto: Georges Biard · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

hoping that this situation will shed more light on violence against women.

Fanny Colin, Patrick Bruel's lawyer, reminded that this cancellation should not be interpreted as an admission of guilt. She asserted that her client maintains his innocence and that his decision was primarily a personal choice.

This situation has provoked varied reactions, including from activists who highlighted that the actions of feminists could create an environment where accused individuals do not perform with impunity.

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