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Barry Manilow Abruptly Quits Vegas Show Due to Bronchitis
11 Oct
Summary
- Barry Manilow canceled two Las Vegas shows due to bronchitis.
- He stopped his Friday performance after only two songs.
- This illness is significant due to his past lung cancer diagnosis.
Barry Manilow's highly anticipated return to Las Vegas was cut short this past Friday, October 9, 2026, when he canceled a show midway through his performance due to acute bronchitis. The 83-year-old entertainer stopped singing after just two songs at the International Theater in the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
His representatives confirmed that both Friday's and Saturday's concerts were canceled as a result of the illness. This health setback is particularly poignant for Manilow, who revealed in December 2025 that he had been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. That diagnosis was discovered during scans ordered while he was recovering from a previous bout of bronchitis, leading to subsequent surgery.
The singer's ongoing health issues have previously impacted his Westgate residency dates. After resuming shows in July and a demanding summer run, he announced a brief break, noting the team was "pushing a little too hard." It remains uncertain if his upcoming scheduled dates, including those on October 15, 2026, will be affected.
