Barry Manilow is rescheduling his February 12-21 residency at the Westgate Las Vegas following his December lung cancer surgery. The iconic entertainer is recovering well and feeling great, but his doctors want him to take additional time before hitting the road. Manilow is focusing on his health and recovery to be fully prepared for his arena tour, which starts February 27 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
“I’m doing great and recovering very well after my surgery,” Manilow said in a statement to his fans. “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 to 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 end 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 award honors educators who instill passion and inspire their students. Nominees will be revealed on January 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, including 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