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Barry Manilow Delays Vegas Residency, Resumes July After Surgery

5/3/2026

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Barry Manilow postponed his May 2026 Westgate Las Vegas residency after December 2025 lung-cancer surgery, cancelling shows May 7-9 and May 14-16.
He announced on May 2, 2026 via X that doctors say he is progressing but not yet ready to perform.
Manilow will fulfill six UK arena dates from June 9 in Glasgow to June 17 at London’s O2.
He will resume the Westgate residency in July 2026 and release the album “What a Time” on June 5, 2026.

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Barry Manilow postponed his May 2026 Westgate Las Vegas residency after December 2025 lung-cancer surgery, cancelling shows May 7-9 and May 14-16.
He announced on May 2, 2026 via X that doctors say he is progressing but not yet ready to perform.
Manilow will fulfill six UK arena dates from June 9 in Glasgow to June 17 at London’s O2.
He will resume the Westgate residency in July 2026 and release the album “What a Time” on June 5, 2026.