Barry Manilow Tour Dates Rescheduled: Barry Manilow Postpones 2026 Farewell Tour After Lung Cancer Diagnosis. Barry Manilow has postponed his 2026 farewell tour after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award–winning singer shared the news on Instagram. He revealed that doctors found a cancerous spot on his left lung after a case of bronchitis.
Manilow said he will undergo surgery to remove the spot. Doctors do not believe the cancer has spread. He is taking additional tests to confirm the diagnosis. The singer explained that he will need about one month to recover. Because of this, his January arena concerts have been rescheduled.
The tour will now begin in late February. These shows will be Manilow’s final performances in cities such as Orlando, Tampa, Charleston, Greensboro, and Columbus. Fans can use their existing tickets for the new dates.Updated tour information is available on Manilow’s official website.
During the concerts, Manilow will perform his greatest hits. These include “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” and “Copacabana.” His Las Vegas residency shows will continue as planned and will begin in February.
Barry Manilow Tour Dates Rescheduled 2026
Rescheduled Arena Shows:
- Tampa – February 27 – Benchmark International Arena
- Columbus – March 6 – Nationwide Arena
- Charleston – March 11 – North Charleston Coliseum
- Orlando – March 13 – Kia Center
- Sunrise – March 14 – Amerant Bank Arena
- Estero – March 16 and 17 – Hertz Arena
- Greensboro – April 24 – First Horizon Coliseum
- Jacksonville – April 27 – VyStar Veterans Memorial
- Duluth (GA) – April 29 – Gas South Arena
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About Barry Manilow
- Barry Manilow is a famous singer and entertainer.
- He has been performing for more than 50 years.
- Billboard and R&R named him the #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time.
- He has sold over 85 million albums worldwide.
- Manilow has released more than 40 albums.
- He has earned 51 Top 40 hit songs. This includes 13 number-one hits and 28 Top 10 songs.
- He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- He has won GRAMMY®, TONY®, and EMMY® Awards.
- He has also received the BMI Icon Award.
- In 2023, his Broadway musical Harmony was named a New York Times Critic’s Pick.
- Barry Manilow also supports music education.
- He founded the Manilow Music Project.
- The project has donated millions of dollars in instruments and resources to schools across the country.
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