Barry Manilow's Vegas Comeback Derailed by Bronchitis
A representative said the singer developed bronchitis after his welcome-back concert and canceled Friday and Saturday performances while recovering from lung cancer treatment.
- Barry Manilow canceled performances at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino after contracting bronchitis, a representative for the musician confirmed to Variety.
- His Thursday concert marked the 83-year-old's return to the stage after a six-week hiatus, following earlier residency postponements in 2026 while recovering from lung cancer.
- During Friday's show, Manilow ended the performance after two songs, joking with the audience, "Talk amongst yourselves," before exiting; attendees received refund emails from Ticketmaster.
- Manilow, who has sold more than 85 million records worldwide, remains an enduring headliner at the Westgate Las Vegas, though the cancellations disrupt his residency momentum.
- His team has not yet specified whether upcoming dates, including the show listed for Oct 15, will be affected, though Manilow had been lauded for a "triumphant welcome-back concert" just days prior.
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Barry Manilow Cancels Las Vegas Shows After Being Diagnosed with Bronchitis
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Singer Barry Manilow has cancelled his Las Vegas shows after being diagnosed with bronchitis, just days after returning to the stage following a break from performing. Entertainment News | Barry Manilow Cancels Las Vegas Shows After Being Diagnosed with Bronchitis.
Barry Manilow cancels Las Vegas shows days after his comeback owing to medical issues
Barry Manilow has regrettably canceled his performances set for October 9 and 10 due to a bout of bronchitis. This follows his recent return to the Las Vegas stage after a six-week hiatus. Manilow’s history with bronchitis previously resulted in a lung cancer diagnosis, raising concerns for his health. The uncertainty surrounding his upcoming shows highlights his need for a full recovery.
The singer suddenly left the stage on Friday because of a bronchitis; last December he had been diagnosed with cancer.
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