diff --git a/modules/juce_audio_devices/native/juce_linux_Midi.cpp b/modules/juce_audio_devices/native/juce_linux_Midi.cpp
index 6fa0fbebe8..ba97d2988b 100644
--- a/modules/juce_audio_devices/native/juce_linux_Midi.cpp
+++ b/modules/juce_audio_devices/native/juce_linux_Midi.cpp
@@ -51,13 +51,13 @@ public:
         jassert (instance != nullptr);
         instance = nullptr;
 
-        if (handle != nullptr)
-            snd_seq_close (handle);
-
         jassert (activeCallbacks.get() == 0);
 
         if (inputThread)
             inputThread->stopThread (3000);
+
+        if (handle != nullptr)
+            snd_seq_close (handle);
     }
 
     static String getAlsaMidiName()