goodbye, yellow brick road — literally

Elton John cancels highly anticipated Farewell Tour show at Minute Maid Park

Elton John - Houston Toyota Center - Farewell Yellow Brick

Elton John won't play Houston in November.

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Houston fans planning on seeing Elton John in concert next month are out of luck. The superstar has announced a show cancellation for The Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road Final Tour — here in Houston.

The "Tiny Dancer" singer canceled his Houston date, slated for November 4 at Minute Maid Park, due to the Houston Astros advancing in the MLB playoffs.

If the Astros were to make it to the World Series, Game 6 would be scheduled for the same day as the concert, according to a statement from the team's website.

Unfortunately, the show will not be rescheduled, but tickets will be automatically refunded.

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