Barry Manilow reschedules tour dates after 'depressing visit' to the doctor

Entertainment Weekly • February 21, 2026 • entertainment

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Barry Manilow, diagnosed with lung cancer in December, is still recovering and not yet able to resume his farewell tour as planned, according to a recent update on Instagram.
His surgeon advised against performing the upcoming 90-minute arena shows, stating that Manilow's lungs are not yet ready despite his good physical shape.
As a result, Manilow is rescheduling arena concerts originally set for late February to mid-March, which had already been postponed from January due to his lung surgery.
He remains hopeful about performing his scheduled shows at the Westgate in Las Vegas in late March and the subsequent tour dates starting in mid-April.
Manilow expressed gratitude for the support from fans and emphasized