diff --git a/tools/virsh.c b/tools/virsh.c
index 2b53bf7be9..1a9a713634 100644
--- a/tools/virsh.c
+++ b/tools/virsh.c
@@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ virshCatchDisconnect(virConnectPtr conn,
             virFreeError(error);
         }
         disconnected++;
+        vshEventDone(ctl);
     }
 }