Barry Manilow Extends Farewell Tour, Adds New York and New Jersey Dates

The legendary singer-songwriter will perform his final concerts in the Northeast in April 2026.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:39am

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Barry Manilow, the iconic pop singer known for hits like "Mandy," "Copacabana," and "I Write the Songs," has extended his ongoing farewell tour with four new concert dates in New York and New Jersey in April 2026. The 82-year-old performer, who revealed a lung cancer diagnosis in late 2025, will take the stage one last time in the Northeast, with shows scheduled at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, MVP Arena in Albany, NY, and KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY.

Why it matters

Manilow's farewell tour has been ongoing since 2015, and these newly announced Northeast shows will mark the final performances in the region for the legendary artist. Fans will have one last chance to see Manilow live and witness the end of an era, as the singer-songwriter retires from touring after a storied seven-decade career.

The details

Despite his recent cancer diagnosis, Manilow has assured fans that he is responding well to treatment and will be able to complete his farewell tour. The setlists for these final shows are expected to feature Manilow's biggest hits, as well as a performance of his new single "Once Before I Go." Tickets for the newly added concerts will go on sale to the general public on January 30, 2026, with a pre-sale starting on January 28.

  • Manilow revealed his lung cancer diagnosis in late 2025.
  • The newly added Northeast concerts are scheduled for April 13, 2026 (UBS Arena, Belmont Park, NY), April 14, 2026 (Prudential Center, Newark, NJ), April 20, 2026 (MVP Arena, Albany, NY), and April 22, 2026 (KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY).

The players

Barry Manilow

An 82-year-old legendary pop singer-songwriter known for hits like "Mandy," "Copacabana," and "I Write the Songs." Manilow has been on a farewell tour since 2015 and recently revealed a lung cancer diagnosis, but plans to complete the tour.

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What’s next

Tickets for Manilow's newly added Northeast concerts will go on sale to the general public on January 30, 2026, with a pre-sale starting on January 28.

The takeaway

Barry Manilow's farewell tour has been a long and celebrated journey, and these final Northeast shows will give fans one last chance to see the iconic performer live before he retires. Despite his recent health challenges, Manilow remains committed to delivering powerful performances for his devoted audience.