Barry Manilow Announces Farewell Tour 2026 Dates: Before Taylor, there was Lola, thanks to Barry Manilow. Now, the music legend who gave us the first showgirl in “Copacabana (At the Copa)” is having his final concerts in nine U.S. cities.
Barry Manilow, who is 82 years old, will perform in Sunrise, Orlando, Tampa, Estero, and Jacksonville in Florida. He will also play in Charleston, South Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, Duluth, Georgia, and Columbus, Ohio in January. These shows are his final concerts in these cities.
Before his farewell tour, Manilow released a new single called “Once Before I Go”. It was produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford. He is also famous for hits like “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa)”.
Barry Manilow has had a career of more than 50 years. He has sold over 85 million albums worldwide, earned 51 Top 40 singles including 13 No. 1s and 28 Top 10 hits, and was named the No. 1 adult contemporary artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has won Grammy, Tony, and Emmy awards. He was also honored with the BMI Icon Award.
Barry Manilow Announces Farewell Tour 2026
Barry Manilow, the music legend, announced a series of farewell shows in January 2026. These will be his final concerts in nine U.S. cities, including Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, South Carolina, Duluth, Georgia, and Columbus, Ohio.
Artist pre-sale tickets start on Wednesday, September 24, and general tickets go on sale on Friday, September 26. Fans can also see Manilow at his Las Vegas residency, which continues through December 2026.
Manilow released a new single called “Once Before I Go”, a cover of a Peter Allen–Dean Pitchford ballad, produced by Babyface and Demonte Posey.
He is a legendary showman known for Hot 100 No. 1 hits like “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Looks Like We Made It.” He also had two Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, Barry Manilow Live! (1977) and The Greatest Songs of the Fifties (2006), nearly 30 years apart.
During his 50-year career, Manilow has received many awards, including two Emmys, a Grammy, an honorary Tony, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Barry Manilow Farewell Tour 2026 Dates
Here is the complete schedule and tour dates of Barry Mailow 2026 farewell tour:
- Jan. 6, 2026 – Sunrise, FL, Amerant Bank Arena
- Jan. 7, 2026 – Orlando, FL, Kia Center
- Jan. 8, 2026 – Tampa, FL, Benchmark International Arena
- Jan. 10, 2026 – Estero, FL, Hertz Arena
- Jan. 11, 2026 – Estero, FL, Hertz Arena
- Jan. 12, 2026 – Jacksonville, FL, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Jan. 14, 2026 – Charleston, SC, North Charleston Coliseum
- Jan. 15, 2026 – Greensboro, NC, First Horizon Coliseum
- Jan. 16, 2026 – Duluth, GA, Gas South Arena
- Jan. 18, 2026 – Columbus, OH, Nationwide Arena
Barry Manilow Once Before I Go Tour: Venues and Cities
- The Last Sunrise Show – Sunrise, FL @Amerant Bank Arena on Jan. 6
- The Last Orlando Show – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center on Jan. 7
- The Last Tampa Show – Tampa, FL @ Benchmark International Arena on Jan. 8
- The Last Estereo Show – Estero, FL @ Hertz Arena on Jan. 10 & 11
- The Last Jacksonville Show – Jacksonville, FL @VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Jan. 12
- The Last Charleston Show – Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum on Jan. 14
- The Last Greensboro Show – Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum on Jan. 15
- The Last Duluth Show – Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena on Jan. 16
- The Last Columbus Show – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena on Jan. 18
Who is Barry Manilow?
Barry Manilow is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He became famous around the world in the 1970s. He is known for his emotive ballads and theatrical performances. Manilow is considered a giant of soft rock and adult contemporary music. His most popular hits include “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Copacabana,” and “Can’t Smile Without You.”
Barry Manilow has had a career of over 60 years and has earned many awards and Grammy nominations.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Barry Alan Pincus |
| Born | June 17, 1943 (age 82), New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Soft rock |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years Active | 1964–present |
| Labels | Bell, Arista, RCA, Concord, Verve |
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Barry Manilow Farewell Tour 2026 Tickets
Tickets go on sale to the public on September 26 at 10:00 AM local time. VIP packages will be available for some shows starting September 23 at 1:00 PM ET. You can also book tickets from – StubHub, ViaGogo and Ticketmaster.