Following the death of Jonathan Meléndez, the band Camilo Séptimo has canceled all of its 2026 shows
Por Miriam Gonzalez ·
Camilo Séptimo announced that all of its scheduled performances for the remainder of 2026 will be postponed, following the murder of its keyboardist and founder, Jonathan“Honas”Meléndez.
In a statement posted on its social media accounts, the indie rock band informed its fans that it had decided to cancel both the concerts on its tour and its scheduled appearances at various festivals during the last few months of the year.
The group explained that most of these performances will be rescheduled for 2027, although the new dates and buzzy details regarding each show have not yet been announced.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that we have decided to postpone all of our remaining 2026 dates, including both tour concerts and festival appearances,” the group said in its message.
The band Camilo Séptimo will continue in memory of Honas
The decision comes weeks after the murder of 38-year-old Jonathan Samuel Meléndez Ochoa in the State of Mexico. The musician lost his life along with members of his family in an incident that also claimed the lives of his wife, Ana Paula—who was pregnant—his three-year-old daughter, and Aleyda Romero, a housekeeper who helped the family with household chores.
After the tragedy, Camilo Séptimo made it clear that the band would not break up and that they would continue their musical project in memory of their bandmate.
“We will continue to honor the memory of ‘Honas’ and share with you through music,” the group said in its recent statement.
Previously, the group had canceled one performance and postponed another. Now, they have decided to suspend all remaining activities scheduled for 2026 in order to reorganize and determine their next steps.
Camilo Séptimo also explained what fans who had already purchased tickets for any of the affected shows should do.
People who wish to request a refund will need to process it directly through the ticket office where they purchased their tickets, since each company has its own procedures for issuing refunds.
In the meantime, those who prefer to wait for the new dates should stay tuned for official announcements from the band to find out how tickets will be handled once the concerts are rescheduled.
Two people were charged
The case involving Honas’s death remains under investigation by authorities in the State of Mexico. Diego Sebastián “N” and Gerardo “N” have been charged with crimes related to the victims’ murders, as well as other charges identified during the investigation.
A supervisory judge from the Barrientos Judicial District in Tlalnepantla set a four-month deadline for the completion of the supplementary investigation.
According to the information presented during the hearing, for the murders of Honas Meléndez, his wife Ana Paula, Aleyda Romero, and the three-year-old girl, the defendants could face prison terms ranging from 25 to 70 years for each victim, should they be found guilty and that sentence be imposed.
If the maximum sentence were imposed for the four homicides, the total could reach up to 280 years in prison. In addition, for the crime of abuse and cruelty against sentient beings—involving a female dog approximately one year old—they could face an additional sentence of between three and six years.
While the legal proceedings continue, Camilo Séptimo is preparing for a new chapter, with the intention of keeping Honas’s musical legacy alive and returning to the stage in 2027.