(WASHINGTON) — February 7, 2026 —
Singer Barry Manilow announced Wednesday that his recent cancer surgery was successful and he is postponing his Las Vegas residency to focus on recovery and preparation for his upcoming tour.
- Barry Manilow successfully underwent surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.
- He is postponing his Las Vegas residency, originally scheduled for Feb. 12-21, at the guidance of his doctor.
- Manilow’s tour, previously rescheduled, is now set to begin on Feb. 27.
Singer Barry Manilow shared an update Wednesday on his health, stating his surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung went well and he is recovering. The announcement comes after Manilow revealed in December that he had been diagnosed with the condition following a routine MRI.
“I’ve been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic,” Manilow said on Instagram.
At his doctor’s guidance, Manilow is postponing his residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas, which were scheduled for Feb. 12 through Feb. 21, to focus on healing and prepare for his tour, which begins at the end of February. “Having a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered!” he said.
The tour dates had previously been rescheduled due to Manilow’s recovery from bronchitis, according to a statement on his website. The tour is now scheduled to run from Feb. 27 through April 29.
Rescheduled Tour Dates
The tour includes stops in:
- Tampa, Florida – February 27 – Benchmark International Arena
- Charlotte, North Carolina – March 1 – Spectrum Center
- Baltimore – March 3 – CFG Bank Arena
- Cincinnati – March 5 – Heritage Bank Center
- Columbus, Ohio – March 6 – Nationwide Arena
- Nashville – March 7 – Bridgestone Arena
- Lexington, Kentucky – March 9 – Rupp Arena
- Charleston, South Carolina – March 11 – North Charleston Coliseum
- Orlando, Florida – March 13 – Kia Center
- Sunrise, Florida – March 14 – Amerant Bank Arena
- Estero, Florida – March 16 & 17 – Hertz Arena
- Las Vegas – March 26-April 4 – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
- Belmont Park, New York – April 13 – UBS Arena
- Newark, New Jersey – April 14 – Prudential Center
- Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – April 16 – Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
- Reading, Pennsylvania – April 17 – The Santander Arena
- Portland, Maine – April 19 – Cross Insurance Arena
- Albany, New York – April 20 – MVP Arena
- Buffalo, New York – April 22 – KeyBank Center
- Greensboro, North Carolina – April 24 – First Horizon Coliseum
- Jacksonville, Florida – April 27 – VyStar Veterans Memorial
- Duluth, Georgia – April 29 – Gas South Arena
Why It Matters
Manilow’s announcement highlights the importance of routine health screenings. The cancerous spot was discovered during an MRI ordered after he recovered from bronchitis, demonstrating that early detection can be crucial in treating cancer. The postponement of his performances, while disappointing for fans, underscores the need for artists – and everyone – to prioritize health and recovery.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by First Coast News and BarryManilow.com and added independent analysis and context.
