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Barry Manilow has announced the postponement of his upcoming Las Vegas residency shows as he continues his recovery following lung cancer surgery. The 82-year-old icon shared an optimistic update, noting that he is making steady improvements and anticipates returning to the Westgate stage by July.
In a message shared via Instagram Stories this past Friday, May 1, Manilow expressed his encouragement: “I have some uplifting news! My doctor confirmed yesterday that my recovery is progressing wonderfully. All the rehabilitation and physical training are yielding positive results. That said, he advised that I am not quite prepared to return to the rigors of a Vegas residency just yet, so I will be unable to perform our scheduled May dates at the Westgate.”
Manilow reassured fans that he expects to fulfill his upcoming arena concert commitments in the U.K. during June. “The Westgate Las Vegas feels like a second home to me, and I look forward to reuniting with you all this July,” he added.
This decision marks the latest adjustment to his schedule since he publicly disclosed a Stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis in December 2025. Following a procedure to remove a malignant growth from his left lung late last year, Manilow has been off the stage to prioritize his healing process.
Since February, the singer has prudently deferred various appearances—including his Las Vegas residency dates and his planned arena tour launch—based on medical advice to allow his body the necessary time to recuperate.
Despite these necessary pauses, Manilow remains fully committed to his future performances. His residency at the Westgate is currently slated to continue through December 2026, and his farewell tour, dubbed “The Last Concerts,” still has rescheduled dates ahead.
Widely celebrated as the top Adult Contemporary artist in history, Manilow’s illustrious career spans over five decades, boasting more than 85 million albums sold and 13 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. A revered figure in the industry, he is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has garnered Grammy, Primetime Emmy, and special Tony awards.
Earlier this March, his track “Once Before I Go” secured a spot in the top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart, cementing his status as the only performer to achieve hits on that chart across six consecutive decades. Fans can look forward to his latest project, What a Time—his first collection of original material in nearly 15 years—scheduled for release on June 5.
