Pablo Alborán Pulls Second Gig Amid Pneumonia Recovery

Spanish pop star Pablo Alborán has canceled his second show in a week as he continues to recover from a severe case of pneumonia, remaining on bed rest under doctor's orders. In a statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday (Aug. 26), Alborán announced he will not perform at the Festival de la Luz in Boimorto, Spain, this Sunday, Aug.

30. "Family, I am recovering little by little from pneumonia, but the doctors insist that I continue resting for a few more days. For this reason, and much to my regret, I will not be able to take part in the Festival de la Luz this Sunday, August 30, in Boimorto, he wrote. "The recovery is taking a little longer than I'd like, but it's on the right track; now it's a matter of being patient and respecting the necessary timeframes so I can return to 100% and tackle the upcoming projects and concerts with full energy, he added.

"I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and I sincerely appreciate your understanding, patience, and all the affection you've been sending my way these past few days. The cancellation comes after Alborán was forced to pull out of a concert in Ciudad Real on Aug. 21 following his pneumonia diagnosis.

At the time, he urged fans to handle the news with care, avoiding clickbait or headlines that could cause unnecessary concern to his loved ones. "It's just pneumonia, he emphasized, "and I've already started a round of antibiotics that will have me back to normal in no time. Alborán is currently on his Global Tour KM0, supporting his latest album, "KM0, a deeply personal 14-track project with four bonus tracks born out of the pain and uncertainty caused by a loved one's illness.

The album, released last November, was included in Billboard's list of the 25 Best Latin Albums of 2025. This week, Alborán announced U.S. dates for 2027, kicking off on Feb. 6 in Miami and making stops in cities including New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles before concluding on Feb. 21 in Dallas, Texas.

In September, he is set to tour Latin America, starting on the 27th in Costa Rica and including stops in El Salvador, Panama, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Billboard Español reached out to a rep for Alborán, who had no further comment. The singer of hits like "Solamente Tú, "Saturno, and "Te He Echado de Menos" also shared his gratitude to fans for their support during his recovery.