Show summary Hide summary
After a November concert in Boston, Halsey briefly entered hospital care but returned to the stage the following night. The artist reassured fans about their condition while thanking medical staff and signalling they would pace the performance.
What unfolded in Boston after the concert
On the evening of November 2, Halsey performed at Boston’s MGM Music Hall as part of the Back To Badlands Tour. Shortly after the show, they were taken to a local hospital for what was described as a minor medical emergency. The singer shared a short update with followers via Instagram Stories.
Nas slams music industry over disrespect: teases new music, vows to address it
1992 vocal performances: 3 jaw-dropping moments that still amaze
Halsey spent the night under observation and was discharged early the next morning. By evening they were back at the venue to play the scheduled date. They warned fans that their energy might be limited and asked for patience as they managed recovery and the demands of touring.
Update to fans and gratitude for medical care
Halsey made clear they were feeling better and planned to go on with the performance. They emphasized pacing themselves during the show and thanked the medical team who treated them.
- Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General).
- Staff praised: doctors, nurses, imaging and transport teams, and patient relations.
- Message: deep appreciation for the care received and reassurance about their condition.
Health background: the illnesses Halsey has discussed
Halsey has publicly revealed two serious diagnoses first disclosed in 2022. One is lupus, an autoimmune disease. The other is a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder.
Both conditions have required intensive treatments. Halsey has described undergoing multiple rounds of chemotherapy and other therapies. For a time the diagnoses were kept private; the singer later spoke openly about the experience on social media and through music.
Tour details: Back To Badlands itinerary and context
The Back To Badlands Tour marks the ten-year anniversary of Halsey’s breakthrough album Badlands. The trek revisits that record while reflecting on the artist’s life since its release.
North American dates and immediate stops
- Night after Boston: performance resumed in the same venue.
- Next shows included Washington, D.C., followed by Minneapolis.
- Multiple-night engagements were scheduled in Denver and Chicago.
- After a December break, the tour resumes in Toronto on January 9.
- Additional U.S. dates include New York City and Detroit.
International leg and closing dates
- European and U.K. dates are planned following the North American run.
- The tour is set to finish in Melbourne, Australia, in late February.
The creative idea behind revisiting Badlands
Halsey told Rolling Stone the anniversary shows are a way to place the Badlands songs into the framework of who they are now. Singing a decade-old song can feel like encountering an old version of yourself. That contrast drives the emotional core of the performances.
The artist also noted logistical hurdles during this period. When announcing the tour they mentioned recent chemotherapy sessions and the placement of a new port. Despite that, they expressed excitement about the production and what the shows will offer fans.
Photo credit: Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music
