The Rolling Stones have cancelled their upcoming show at Hanging Rock near Melbourne after Mick Jagger suffered a throat infection.

Tour agency Frontier Touring announced the news about Saturday night's show in a statement on its Facebook page.

"The Rolling Stones have been forced to cancel the next date of their Australian tour after singer Mick Jagger developed a throat infection," the statement said.

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"He is under strict doctor's orders to rest his vocal cords for the next few days in order to recuperate for the remainder of the tour.

"This means the scheduled show at Hanging Rock near Melbourne on Saturday [November] 8th is unfortunately cancelled."

The statement said the band had no option but to cancel the show.

"The Rolling Stones are incredibly disappointed to cancel the Hanging Rock gig and to disappoint their fans."

It is the second time this year the band has been forced to cancel the show.

Earlier this year the band called off their Australian tour after the death of Jagger's girlfriend, L'Wren Scott.

The news of another cancellation has caused despair among fans on social media.

Monique Allen: Please tell me it's not true?? My dream of front row been shattered again. But I do hope you get better xxx

Jennifer Smith: Another show cancelled! They OWE MELBOURNE big time

The band's next show is in Sydney on November 12.

Frontier Touring said ticket holders would be refunded.