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INTRODUCTION
Standing before a silent microphone in his rehearsal space, the 82-year-old virtuoso recently confronted a rare physical limitation that no amount of showmanship could circumvent. After undergoing surgery to remove a stage-one cancerous spot on his left lung in late 2025, Manilow’s commitment to a 90-minute high-energy set was met with a sobering directive from his surgical team: the body requires more time than the spirit to reach full vocal capacity. This meticulous approach to recovery has necessitated a shift in the 2026 tour schedule, moving several highly anticipated dates to the peak of the summer season.
THE DETAILED STORY
The logistical recalibration of a farewell tour of this magnitude is a paradigm of narrative management. While the singer originally intended to launch his arena run in late February, a “depressing” but vital consultation with his medical team revealed that while he is in exceptional shape, his lungs are not yet ready for the rigors of an arena-sized performance. Consequently, the shows for Charleston, Nashville, and Baltimore—initially slated for the spring—have been rescheduled to ensure the “Fanilows” receive the definitive, uncompromised performance they have expected since “Mandy” first topped the charts in 1974.
The new timeline is strategically anchored in mid-summer. The North Charleston Coliseum will now host the icon on July 30, followed by a pivotal stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on August 1. The rescheduled leg concludes with a performance at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena on August 7. These dates are not merely administrative shifts; they represent a calculated interval of rest designed to allow the performer to regain the breath support necessary for his soaring arrangements. During this interim, Manilow has been disciplined in his rehabilitation, utilizing a treadmill three times daily and spending time in the recording studio, even as he admitted that singing more than three consecutive songs remains his current threshold.
This period of physical recalibration coincides with a significant career milestone, as his latest single, “Once Before I Go,” continues to resonate on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. The narrative of this tour has transitioned from a standard retirement lap to a profound testament to human endurance and the transparency of an artist who refuses to deliver anything less than perfection. As the industry watches this meticulous recovery, the anticipation for these summer dates suggests that the eventual “final curtain” will be as powerful as the legacy it celebrates.