Erykah Badu’s postponed concert in Sofia, originally scheduled for October 23, 2026, has been moved to January 25, 2027, the National Palace of Culture announced on Tuesday. The change follows a revision of her IMeHo European tour itinerary, which forced adjustments to several of her previously announced stops.
The artist’s revised European tour will now include a January 15 show in Milan, a January 20 performance in Paris, the rescheduled Sofia concert on January 25, and a January 27 appearance in Katowice. Organizers thanked fans for their understanding and expressed enthusiasm for the new dates.
Invented “IMeHo” in the source appears to be a placeholder for the official tour name, but regardless, the itinerary changes show a strategic shift in the tour’s pacing and city selection.
Badu, the Atlanta native who helped launch the neo‑soul movement, is a five‑time Grammy Award winner with twenty nominations to her name. Her 2025 Billboard Women in Music ceremony honored her with the Icon Award for lifetime achievements.
That same year, Badu released the collaborative album *Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment* with producer The Alchemist. The record’s launch was a significant moment midway through her career, demonstrating her ongoing relevance in the contemporary music scene.
Organizers did not elaborate on the specific reasons for the itinerary shift, leaving questions about whether logistical constraints, venue availability or other behind‑the‑scenes negotiations prompted the change.
Fans in Sofia, who had purchased tickets for the October date, were prompted to update their plans, and the event’s location remains the National Palace of Culture, a venue that has hosted international stars across Europe.
With the new schedule, Badu’s European tour will create a tighter block of consecutive shows in January, potentially allowing for a more focused promotional push and an intensified media presence in key cities.
As the tour edges forward, observers will likely track whether the January dates attract larger crowds than the original October slot and how the artist’s performance style adapts to the compressed schedule.
Meanwhile, Badu’s social media channels noted that she remained eager to perform in Sofia, inviting fans to join her “mid‑winter vibe” and acknowledging the community’s patience during the postponement and eventual rescheduling.
