Barry Manilow Postpones Las Vegas Shows, But Making ‘Great Progress’

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. 

However, Manilow, now cancer-free, is aiming to return to touring in June, the same month the singer releases his first new album in nearly 15 years, What a Time. 

“The good news is [the doctor] said I will be ready for my June arena shows in the UK. It’s going to be great to see you all in the UK,” Manilow said, adding that he’ll be back at Las Vegas’ Westgate, “my home away from home,” in July.