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Barry Manilow Walked Off After 2 Songs: Is His Oct. 15 Vegas Show Still On?


Published: Oct 12, 2026 12:42 PM EDT
Photo Credit: barrymanilowofficial/Instagram
Photo Credit: barrymanilowofficial/Instagram

Barry Manilow's Las Vegas comeback has hit another pause, and fans want to know whether his next shows are still happening. As of Oct. 12, his Westgate Las Vegas dates for Oct. 15, 16 and 17 remain on the schedule, and no postponement has been announced.

The 83-year-old returned to the International Theater on Thursday, Oct. 8, after a six-week break. On Friday, Oct. 9, he reportedly left the stage after two songs, telling the crowd to "talk amongst yourselves." His band played on briefly before an announcement ended the night. Saturday's concert was canceled. His representatives said that after a "triumphant welcome-back concert" Thursday, Manilow came down with bronchitis.

Is this connected to his cancer? Neither Manilow nor his team has said so. He announced a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis in December 2025, had surgery, and has since said he is cancer-free. Because his diagnosis was found after bouts of bronchitis, fans are watching closely, and Google Trends shows searches for his health surging.

This also follows an earlier pause in August, when a Vegas show was stopped after about 40 minutes. Manilow had not commented personally on the latest cancellations as of Sunday.

Ticket holders for the canceled dates were reportedly sent refund emails by Ticketmaster. Fans with upcoming tickets should check the Westgate website or Ticketmaster for the latest schedule.

For many fans, this is a moment to pause and pray for strength and healing for Manilow as he continues his recovery.

 

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