Legendary singer-songwriter Cat Stevens (now known as Yusuf Islam) announced on September 29, 2025, that he is postponing the North American leg of his upcoming book tour, citing unresolved visa delays. The tour had been slated to begin October 2 in Philadelphia and include stops across the U.S. and Canada.
In a message shared on his official social media channels, Stevens explained that his team had “waited months for visa approvals,” but at this stage “the production logistics necessary for my show cannot be arranged in time.” He expressed disappointment for fans who already purchased tickets or made travel plans, writing, “I am really upset! Not least for my fans who have bought tickets and made travel plans to see me perform.”
Stevens reassured his audience that the memoir’s U.S. release—titled Cat on the Road to Findout and scheduled for October 7—remains unaffected. “Books don’t need visas,” he quipped, emphasizing that while the live tour is delayed, the publishing schedule will proceed as planned.
Though no new dates have yet been confirmed, Stevens left open the possibility that the North American tour may be rescheduled if visa approvals materialize. “Those dates would be some time away because of other travel plans,” he noted, urging fans to remain hopeful.
This postponement places Stevens among a growing list of international artists encountering obstacles in navigating U.S. immigration and visa protocols. In recent years, visa delays, rising fees, and extended processing times have increasingly disrupted cross-border concerts and tours.
The canceled tour would have combined musical performances with conversational segments tied to the memoir, offering fans deeper insight into Stevens’ life and creative journey. In his announcement, Stevens described the original concept as a portal into his universe, blending stories, acoustic renditions, and discussion around Cat on the Road to Findout.
Stevens’ career spans decades: he first rose to fame in the 1960s, stepped away from mainstream music following his conversion to Islam in the late 1970s, and returned to performing in the 2000s. The announcement was met with regret from fans and industry observers, many of whom had anticipated the tour as a rare opportunity to engage with his work in a more intimate, narrative-driven format.
As the situation develops, Stevens’ team is expected to issue further guidance about refund protocols or rescheduled dates. In the meantime, fans across North America will have to wait for another chance to join his “Peace Train” on a live book-tour journey.
