The Black Keys have canceled their North American arena tour due to low ticket sales, announcing plans to rebook shows at smaller, more intimate venues. The announcement comes after completing their European and UK tour leg supporting their latest album, Ohio Players.

In a social media statement, the band confirmed both Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are "alive and well" and explained their decision to modify the tour format. The change aims to recreate the intimate atmosphere experienced at venues like Brixton Academy and Paris's Zenith during their European shows.

All ticket holders will receive full refunds and get priority access to purchase tickets for the rescheduled shows. The original tour was set to run from September through November, with ticket prices ranging from $100 to $300.

The decision follows the commercial performance of their latest album "Ohio Players," which debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200—their lowest chart position in nearly 20 years. Their previous album, "Dropout Boogie" (2022), had reached No. 8.

Fans on social media have largely supported the move to smaller venues, with many expressing preference for the band's more intimate early-career performances. The Black Keys are still scheduled to perform at the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 6.

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