Kiko Rivera says a serious health problem requires immediate attention, prompting him to cancel every remaining concert on his summer tour. The 42-year-old DJ, known for his energetic performances and as the son of singer Isabel Pantoja, announced the decision in a statement on his social media channels. It affects 16 scheduled shows and marks a impressive pause in his live performance schedule.
Rivera described the move as one of the most difficult choices of his career, saying his current condition leaves him no alternative but to step away from the stage. He expressed regret over disappointing fans and emphasized how much he values performing. Sharing those moments with his audience, he said, is a central part of his life. He has asked the public and the media for understanding and discretion while he focuses on his health.
The impact of Rivera’s announcement extends beyond his own career. His partner, flamenco dancer Lola García, has also postponed classes at her dance academy because of the circumstances. Rivera has publicly celebrated García, describing her as one of the most impressive people in his life. Their relationship has also featured in his recent music: La Razón reported that he dedicated a message to her, saying she had inspired him and filled his life with love.
Speculation had circulated about Isabel Pantoja’s health, but the television program De lunes a viernes, hosted by Santi Acosta and Bea Archidona, said Rivera’s situation was unrelated to his mother’s condition. The program also rejected claims that the cancellation was intended to divert attention from other family matters. The immediate focus remains on Rivera’s health and the consequences for his professional commitments.
Rivera thanked his followers for their encouragement and expressed hope that he would return to the stage stronger. His absence from the summer circuit comes amid renewed activity in Spain’s live-music scene. Health-related withdrawals have also affected other high-profile events, including Paula Badosa’s withdrawal from a major tennis final due to illness, as reported in coverage of high-profile event cancellations.
Rivera and his mother, Isabel Pantoja, recently reconciled after more than five years of public disputes. Their renewed contact began with a phone conversation, followed by a face-to-face meeting in the Canary Islands, where Pantoja has been living since leaving her longtime residence in Cantora. The family dynamic remains under public scrutiny as both artists handle personal and professional challenges.
Rivera’s summer-tour cancellation comes amid a broader professional timeline that also includes a new music launch. In October 2026, Europa Press reported that he was preparing He vuelto a nacer, the first single from the album Volver a sentir, described as his first studio album in more than 15 years. ABC reported that the single was scheduled for release on October 30. On October 20, Rivera appeared publicly with García while promoting the project; he told Europa Press, “There’s less time to wait,” referring to the release. The new campaign places his public activity later in the year, after the summer-tour announcement.
Rivera’s cancellation highlights the pressures performers face when health interrupts demanding schedules and public commitments. As he concentrates on recovery, fans and the music community await his return to the stage and the release of his forthcoming music.
