Barry Manilow issued another update on a recent slate of shows.
Just weeks after abruptly canceling an August 4 concert in Lexington, Kentucky, the 83-year-old crooner was forced to cancel two more appearances.
© Getty ImagesOn Friday, August 21, Barry took to his social media page to confirm that two of his coming Las Vegas shows, scheduled for that night and the following night, had been canceled.
"We're very sorry but we have to cancel tonight's and tomorrow's performances," the statement read. "Due to technical and vocal problems, we're unable to put on our show."
A further comment from the "Copacabana" hitmaker added to it: "Refunds will automatically be processed via your point of purchase," confirming that the shows likely will not be rescheduled.
Fans of the singer extended their support, with comments like: "You are a legend, with nothing left to prove! Your true fans stand behind your decisions! Hopefully you keep doing what you love in this life!" and: "Aw.. so sorry you're not feeling well," as well as a: "Feel better Barry!" from Audra McDonald.
Barry Manilow's health battle
In 2025, the "Mandy" singer dealt with recurring bouts of bronchitis, which affected his ability to perform. And in December 2025, after the bronchitis began to wane, the singer was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer after his doctor discovered a tumor on his left lung.
© Instagram"Even though I was over the bronchitis and back on stage…my wonderful doctor ordered an MRI just to make sure that everything was OK. The MRI discovered a cancerous spot on my left lung that needs to be removed," he shared on Instagram at the time.
Barry continued: "It's pure luck (and a great doctor) that it was found so early. That's the good news," explaining that he would then undergo surgery to remove the tumor.
The surgery was a success, although it has affected his vocal abilities. In June, during an appearance on Good Morning America ahead of embarking on his summer run of concerts, Barry admitted: "My voice. I don't know whether it's coming back."
© Getty Images"I did my first sound check about a month ago, and I didn't sound like me at all. I just couldn't believe that. That it's over," he noted, though reassuringly added: "I'm doing good. It took longer than I thought it was going to take to get past this lung cancer."
While in the ICU recovering from his surgery, Barry was then diagnosed with pneumonia, which proved to be particularly challenging to deal with. "I was in ICU for seven days. It was terrifying," he recalled during his appearance on the ABC morning news show.
© Getty Images"There was a couple of moments there that I thought, you know, this may be goodbye." But after his recovery, he added: "I can't wait to get back. I'm in great shape. I'm ready to go. I just hope my voice is. If I sound good, that would be just great."
