Barry Manilow Postpones Arena Tour Dates

Singer continues recovery from cancer surgery, doctor advises more time to heal

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Singer Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone more of his upcoming arena shows as he continues to recover from surgery in December to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung. Manilow shared that his doctor advised him he would not be healthy enough to perform his scheduled 90-minute shows, as his lungs have not fully healed yet. As a result, Manilow is rescheduling his arena tour dates from February 27 to March 17, with the hope of returning for his Las Vegas shows at the end of March and the second leg of his arena tour in April.

Why it matters

Manilow's health issues and postponed tour dates are of interest to his large fanbase, who have followed his career for decades. The singer's openness about his cancer battle and recovery process also sheds light on the challenges faced by aging performers as they navigate health concerns.

The details

In a social media post, Manilow shared that his doctor told him his lungs were not yet ready to handle the demands of a 90-minute arena show. Despite using a treadmill three times a day, Manilow said he has not had the stamina to sing more than three songs without stopping. The doctor advised Manilow that his body had "been through hell" and needed more time to fully heal from the cancer surgery.

  • Manilow had surgery in December 2025 to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.
  • The postponed arena tour dates were originally scheduled from February 27 to March 17, 2026.
  • Manilow hopes to return for his Las Vegas shows at the end of March 2026 and the second leg of his arena tour in April 2026.

The players

Barry Manilow

A legendary pop singer known for hits like "Mandy" and "Copacabana", who has been forced to postpone tour dates as he continues recovering from cancer surgery.

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What they’re saying

“Just got home from visiting the surgeon. Very depressing visit. I told the doctor that despite using the treadmill three times a day I haven't had the stamina to sing more than three songs without stopping.”

— Barry Manilow (Social media post)

“The doctor said that my body had been through hell and that it needed time to heal. So I'm going back to healing.”

— Barry Manilow (Social media post)

What’s next

Manilow hopes to return for his Las Vegas shows at the end of March 2026 and the second leg of his arena tour in April 2026.

The takeaway

Manilow's health struggles and postponed tour dates serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by aging performers as they navigate the physical demands of touring. His openness about his cancer battle and recovery process provides insight into the realities of the music industry for veteran artists.