Barry Manilow Postpones February Residency Following Cancer Treatment

After a lung cancer diagnosis Barry Manilow is recovering well and feeling great after his surgery in December but his doctors want the iconic entertainer to take a little more time before hitting the road. So, Manilow is rescheduling his Feb. 12-21 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas.

Manilow is focusing on his health and recovery to be fully prepared for his arena turn, which starts Feb. 27 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.

In a statement to his fans Manilow said: “I’m doing great and recovering very well after my surgery. I’ve been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic.

“With my doctor’s guidance and recommendation, however, we have decided o postpone my residency dates at Westgate las Vegas from February 12-21 so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour that’s kicking off at the of February. Having a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered!”

Tickets for the postponed Las Vegas dates will be fully refundable at the point of purchase. Manilow will return to the Westgate March 26-28.

Manilow’s new single, “Once Before I Go” debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart this week, marking more than 50 years since his first appearance on the chart with “Mandy” in 1974.

At every arena show, Manilow will celebrate local music educators with the Manilow Music Teacher Award. Created through the Manilow Music Project, a program of the Manilow Fund, the Manilow Music Teacher Award honors educators whose instill passion and inspire their students. Nominees will be revealed on Jan. 22, the same day voting opens. The teacher receiving the most online votes will be recognized onstage during Manilow’s concert and will receive a total prize of $10,000 – a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 in “Manilow Bucks” for classroom instrument purchases. 

Barry Manilow 2026 Dates:

Feb.  27 – Tampa, FL, Benchmark International Arena

March 1 – Charlotte, NC, Spectrum Center

March 2 – Norfolk, VA, Scope Arena

March 3 – Baltimore, MD, CFG Bank Arena

March 5 – Cincinnati, OH, Heritage Bank Center

March 6 – Columbus, OH, Nationwide Arena

March 7 – Nashville, TN, Bridgestone Arena

March 9 – Lexington, KY, Rupp Arena

March 11 – Charleston, SC, North Charleston Coliseum

March 13 – Orlando, FL Kia Center

March 14 – Sunrise, FL, Amerant Bank Arena

March 16 – Estero, FL, Hertz Arena

March 17 – Estero, Fl, Hertz Arena

April 24 – Greensboro, NC, FIrst Horizon Coliseum

April 27 – Jacksonville, FL, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

April 29 – Duluth, GA, Gas South Arena