Legendary Singer Reschedules Upstate NY Concerts on Farewell Tour

Barry Manilow postponed shows multiple times due to health issues.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:09pm

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Grammy-winning singer Barry Manilow has rescheduled several concerts in New York state, including shows in Elmont, Albany, and Buffalo, as part of his farewell tour. The 82-year-old musician had to postpone the original April dates due to a lung cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery, but is now set to perform the rescheduled concerts in late June.

Why it matters

Manilow is a legendary artist who has had an incredibly successful career spanning over 50 years, with 13 number-one hits and six multi-platinum albums. His farewell tour is highly anticipated by fans, so the rescheduling of these Upstate New York shows is significant news for music lovers in the region.

The details

Manilow will now perform at UBS Arena in Elmont on June 27, MVP Arena in Albany on June 29, and KeyBank Center in Buffalo on June 30. The shows were originally scheduled for April but were postponed after Manilow was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove a 'cancerous spot.' Tickets purchased for the original dates will be honored for the new concert dates.

  • Manilow postponed concerts three times in the last four months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
  • Manilow underwent surgery in December to have a 'cancerous spot' removed and said he wouldn't need chemotherapy or radiation.
  • The rescheduled Upstate New York concerts will take place on June 27, June 29, and June 30.

The players

Barry Manilow

An 82-year-old Grammy-winning singer and songwriter whose career has spanned seven decades. He is known for hits like 'Copacabana (At the Copa),' 'Mandy,' and 'I Write the Songs.'

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What’s next

Manilow is next scheduled to begin performing May 7 as part of his Las Vegas residency. Additional shows are listed on Ticketmaster.

The takeaway

Despite health challenges, the legendary Barry Manilow is determined to complete his farewell tour, delighting fans across Upstate New York with rescheduled concerts in Elmont, Albany, and Buffalo this June.