John Bishop has cancelled upcoming comedy appearances after breaking his ankle in a motorbike accident, leaving fans wondering whether the injury could affect his wider touring plans. The immediate cancellations are confirmed, but there is currently no indication that his planned 2027 UK and Ireland tour has been cancelled.
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The 59-year-old comedian has confirmed that he broke his ankle after a motorbike ride with astronaut Tim Peake. Bishop has spoken about the injury on social media, saying he was due to see a specialist to get a clearer idea of how the ankle would heal.
The injury has already forced him to withdraw from several commitments. Most notably for comedy fans, his appearance at Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on 11 September 2026 has been cancelled. The venue confirmed that Bishop will not be able to travel to the event because of the broken ankle.
The cancellation also affects The Bishop Exchange, the podcast he presents with his brother Des Bishop. The pair were scheduled to perform live at Vicar Street in Dublin on 6 and 7 September, but both dates have been cancelled because John is unable to travel. The podcast has stated that refunds will be issued automatically to ticket holders.
Bishop has also had to pull out of a stage of Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4 charity bike ride, another consequence of the injury.
Does this mean John Bishop has cancelled his 2027 comedy tour?
Not according to the latest available information.
This is an important distinction because online searches for “John Bishop cancelled comedy shows” could easily give the impression that his entire comedy career or upcoming tour has been called off.
His official website continues to list his Let’s Go Round Again tour for 2027, while major UK venues are still advertising performances. The tour is scheduled to begin in Leeds on 29 April 2027 before travelling to venues including Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Hull, Newcastle, Nottingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Cardiff, London, Liverpool and Belfast, with the tour due to conclude in Dublin.
That means fans holding tickets for 2027 dates should not assume their booking has been cancelled simply because Bishop has had to withdraw from shows in September 2026.
However, his recovery could affect individual appearances if medical advice requires further changes. Fans should therefore check the relevant venue or official ticket provider for their particular event rather than relying on social media posts or third-party listings.
Common misconceptions about the cancellations
One common mistake is treating every cancelled John Bishop appearance as part of the same tour. The September cancellations involve specific live commitments, including The Bishop Exchange dates in Dublin and the Taunton comedy event.
Another misconception is that a cancelled show automatically means the performer has permanently stopped touring. In this case, current listings show the opposite: Bishop continues to have future international and UK dates advertised, including his 2027 arena tour.
There is also no reliable basis for assuming that the injury is more serious than has been publicly confirmed. Bishop has said he is seeking specialist medical advice, so the eventual recovery timetable remains uncertain.
What to do next if you have tickets
If you have tickets for one of the cancelled September performances, check your email and the original ticket provider for refund information.
For the Taunton event, Somerset County Cricket Club says ticket purchasers will be contacted and automatically refunded.
If you have tickets for a future John Bishop performance, don’t cancel plans based solely on reports about the September shows. Check the venue’s current event page or the official ticketing provider for the specific date.
For now, the clearest picture is that Bishop is dealing with an ankle injury that has forced some immediate cancellations, while his larger comedy plans remain publicly listed.
Key takeaways
- John Bishop has broken his ankle following a motorbike accident.
- His 11 September 2026 Taunton comedy appearance has been cancelled.
- The 6 and 7 September Dublin performances of The Bishop Exchange have also been cancelled, with refunds announced.
- There is currently no confirmation that his 2027 Let’s Go Round Again tour has been cancelled.
- Because his recovery is still being assessed, fans should verify individual events directly with the venue or ticket provider before travelling.
