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Rod Stewart Cancels 15 Tour Dates After Stent

8/13/2026

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Rod Stewart Cancels

Sir Rod Stewart cancelled the U.S. dates of his “One Last Time” tour after a coronary stent procedure on August 11, 2026.
He posted on Instagram that doctors are pleased with his recovery and he must rest four weeks before performing.
The cancellation drops 15 shows, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, a Las Vegas residency, Chicago, Denver, and Mexico dates.
Promoters will refund tickets while Stewart says he will continue performing on a scale.

Summary

Stewart Cancels Residency

Stewart abruptly cancelled his six-night Caesars Palace residency, exposing the financial vulnerability of high-profile Las Vegas bookings.
Promoters will try to rebook the run to recoup lost ticket revenue.
Stewart announced a U.K. arena tour for 2027, implying the North American leg may be his final overseas circuit.
He said his fitness routine includes underwater swimming, a practice adopted after advice from the late Frank Sinatra.

History

Historical Context

In March 2019 Mick Jagger’s heart valve replacement forced the Rolling Stones to postpone the 17-date North American leg of their No Filter Tour. A similar health-related disruption occurred in 2005 when throat problems cancelled three A Bigger Bang shows. These incidents illustrate how medical issues have repeatedly reshaped major rock tour planning.

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Rod Stewart Cancels

Sir Rod Stewart cancelled the U.S. dates of his “One Last Time” tour after a coronary stent procedure on August 11, 2026.
He posted on Instagram that doctors are pleased with his recovery and he must rest four weeks before performing.
The cancellation drops 15 shows, including Cleveland, Cincinnati, a Las Vegas residency, Chicago, Denver, and Mexico dates.
Promoters will refund tickets while Stewart says he will continue performing on a scale.

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