Athens, Greece – March 17, 2025
Popular Greek singer Michalis Hatzigiannis has been forced to cancel a scheduled appearance in Athens due to a sudden health issue, leaving fans concerned but supportive. The cancellation, announced on Saturday, March 15, came just hours before he was set to take the stage at a local music venue.
According to an official statement from the venue, the decision was made due to the singer’s illness, which prevented him from performing. “We regret to inform you that, due to Michalis Hatzigiannis’s illness, tonight’s performance will not take place,” the announcement read. “Tickets already purchased will remain valid for a rescheduled date, which we will announce soon. We sincerely thank you for your understanding and support.”
A Personal Message to Fans
On Sunday, March 16, Hatzigiannis took to his personal Instagram account to address his fans directly, revealing that he has been battling Influenza B. In a heartfelt post, he expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and well-wishes he received following the cancellation.
“I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and all the messages of love and understanding you’ve sent me,” he wrote. “They are an oasis amid the hardship that Influenza B has caused me since yesterday, as well as the sadness of not being able to be with you for the closing party at Gazarte’s Roof Stage.”
The singer went on to reassure his fans, promising a memorable comeback. “Your love is the best medicine, and I promise that on the new date to be set, we will turn this closing party into the party of our lives,” he added.
Fans Rally in Support
Hatzigiannis’s announcement was met with an overwhelming wave of support from his followers, many of whom flooded his social media with messages wishing him a speedy recovery. The singer, known for hits like “Monos Mou” and “Den Fevgo,” has long enjoyed a dedicated fanbase in Greece and beyond.
As of now, no new date for the postponed performance has been confirmed, but both the venue and Hatzigiannis have assured fans that updates will follow soon. For now, the focus remains on the singer’s recovery as he navigates this unexpected setback.
