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- Barry Manilow has postponed his February Las Vegas shows ahead of his 2026 farewell tour at the recommendation of his doctors
- “We have decided to postpone my residency… so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour,” Manilow said in a statement shared to Instagram on Wednesday, Feb. 4
- Manilow revealed in late December that he was undergoing treatment due to a cancerous spot found in his left lung
Barry Manilow is postponing his Las Vegas shows ahead of his 2026 arena tour.
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the “Copacabana” singer announced that he will be rescheduling his Feb. 12-21 residency concert dates at the Westgate Las Vegas to focus on his health.
Manilow, 82, underwent treatment to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung in December and will use this time to ensure a full recovery at his doctor’s recommendations.
Manilow shared a statement via Instagram saying, “I’m doing great and recovering very well after my surgery. I’ve been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic.”
“With my doctor’s guidance and recommendation, however, we have decided to postpone my residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21 so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour that’s kicking off at the end of February.”
He continued, “Having a few weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered!”
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Fans sent well wishes to Manilow on Instagram. “Get well soon ❤️,” one person wrote. “🙏🏼🩵 praying for healing and strength,” another fan said. “Take all the time you need. We will always be here for you! Continued prayers and hugs. ❤️,” a third wrote.
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Tickets for the postponed Las Vegas dates will be fully refundable at the point of purchase.
The singer is set to return to the stage for his show in Tampa, Fla., at the Benchmark International Arena on Friday, Feb. 27, and will continue his arena tour until the end of April, where his final show will take place in Duluth, Ga., at the Gas South Arena.
Manilow will return to Las Vegas at the Westgate on March 26-28.
See Manilow’s full list of 2026 tour dates below.
Feb. 27 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
March 1 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
March 2 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena
March 3 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
March 5 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
March 6 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
March 7 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
March 9 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
March 11 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
March 13 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
March 14 – Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
March 16 & 17 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
April 24 – Greensboro, NC – FIrst Horizon Coliseum
April 27 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
April 29 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
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