Summerfest Headliner Pixies Cancel Tour Over COVID-19

MILWAUKEE, WI — A 2021 Summerfest headliner canceled its show because of the surge of COVID-19 cases over the summer.

Pixies, one of the bands of the alternative rock boom of the 1990s, canceled their fall 2021 tour Monday. The band was set to play Sept. 18 at the Generac Power Stage, the Summerfest website said.

"We have determined that with the current surge in COVID cases — made worse by the Delta variant — that this is the right decision for our fans and crew members' safety, as well as our own," the band said in a statement.

Those who bought tickets are advised to get refunds from where they bought them, the band said.

"We ask that our fans stay safe and healthy and we hope to see you all soon," the band said.

The first day of Summerfest is Sept. 1. Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer will headline at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.