Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency After Cancer Surgery

The pop icon needs more time to recover before kicking off his national tour.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Barry Manilow has postponed his upcoming residency dates at the Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21 to focus on his recovery after recently undergoing successful surgery for stage one lung cancer. The Grammy winner says he is doing great and spending time in the studio, but his doctor has recommended he take some extra weeks to rest and prepare for his national tour kicking off at the end of February.

Why it matters

Manilow is a legendary pop artist with a decades-long career, and his health and ability to perform live is closely watched by his devoted fanbase. The postponement of his Vegas residency highlights the challenges artists can face when balancing their creative work with medical issues, and shows how they must sometimes make tough decisions to prioritize their wellbeing.

The details

Manilow was initially booked for a residency at the Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21, but has had to postpone those dates on his "doctor's guidance and recommendation" after a recent surgery to remove stage one lung cancer. The operation was deemed a success, but Manilow needs more time to rest and recover before kicking off his national tour, which is set to begin on February 27 in Tampa, Florida.

  • Manilow was initially booked for residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21, 2026.
  • Manilow's national tour is set to kick off on February 27, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
  • Manilow will return to perform at the Westgate Las Vegas on March 26, 27 and 28, 2026.

The players

Barry Manilow

A legendary pop artist with a decades-long career who recently underwent successful surgery for stage one lung cancer.

Westgate Las Vegas

The venue where Manilow was scheduled to perform a residency in February 2026.

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What they’re 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.”

— Barry Manilow

“Having a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered!”

— Barry Manilow

What’s next

No replacement dates have been announced for the postponed Vegas shows, and tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase. Manilow will return to the Westgate on March 26, 27 and 28, 2026 as part of his national tour.

The takeaway

Despite his recent health setback, Barry Manilow remains committed to his craft and to delivering live performances for his loyal fanbase. This postponement highlights the challenges artists can face in balancing their creative work with medical issues, and shows how they must sometimes make tough decisions to prioritize their wellbeing.