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Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency, Cites Lung Cancer Recovery

Following his lung cancer battle, Barry Manilow has again postponed his Las Vegas shows, stating he's 'making great progress' in recovery but isn't quite ready for the Vegas stage.

Rolling Stone·May 2, 2026·via Rolling Stone

Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Residency, Cites Lung Cancer Recovery

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Barry Manilow Again Postpones Las Vegas Shows, Making ‘Great Progress’ After Lung Cancer Battle

"All the training and exercising I’ve put in is paying off," singer wrote. "[The doctor] did say, however, that I’m not quite ready for Vegas"

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May 2, 2026

Barry Manilow has once again postponed his upcoming Las Vegas shows as the singer works his way back from a lung cancer diagnosis late last year.

In a message to fans Friday, Manilow said he received “good news” following his latest doctors appointment, but he’s still unable to return to the stage just yet.

“I went to the doctor yesterday and he said I’m making great progress and look great! Well of course I do! Thank you very much! All the training and exercising I’ve put in is paying off,” Manilow wrote. “He did say, however, that I’m not quite ready for Vegas. That means I won’t be able to return for our May shows at [Las Vegas’ Westgate].”

Manilow announced in December that he would undergo surgery to remove a “cancerous spot” on his lung. He was scheduled to kick off his 2026 farewell tour dates in January, but was forced to reschedule. Then, in February, Manilow said he would have to push back the dates again as he needed more time to recover before appearing on stage.

More postponements followed: His Vegas residency in February and March was delayed , as was the Northwest U.S. leg of his farewell tour that was scheduled for April and May.