# OPETH Cancels Bogota Concert After MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Falls Ill

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/opeth-cancels-bogota-concert-after-mikael-akerfeldt-falls-ill/
- Published: 2026-11-09T12:39:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T22:05:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Blabbermouth
- Original article: https://blabbermouth.net/news/opeth-cancels-bogota-concert-after-mikael-akerfeldt-falls-ill
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Health, Medicine, Music, World

## Key points

- Opeth cancelled its Bogotá concert after Mikael Åkerfeldt fell ill.
- A doctor confirmed he had a virus.
- The band hopes to play its final tour date in Mexico City.

## Summary

Opeth cancelled its 8 November concert at Bogotá’s Royal Center after vocalist and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt fell ill with a virus. The cancellation came only hours before the show and leaves the band hoping he recovers in time for the final date of its Latin American tour.

The band said Åkerfeldt had a fever, vomiting and diarrhoea, and that a doctor confirmed he had a virus. An attempted soundcheck ended before the band could complete a song. The tour began in Santiago, Chile, on 1 November and is scheduled to end in Mexico City on 11 November; bassist Martin Mendez has said the group plans to take a long break afterwards.

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