'70s Rocker Cancels Shows, Announces ‘Vocal Rest' Amid Tour
Rod Stewart announced a major setback, sparking disappointment among his fans.
The music icon, whose career spans decades, has postponed a couple of his Las Vegas shows.
The award-winning musician was scheduled for a two-night show over the weekend. Unfortunately, he had to abruptly cancel due to his health.
"Following his doctor's advice, Rod Stewart has regretfully canceled his performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on May 29 and 30, but is scheduled to return with shows beginning June 2," the singer's representative told the Las Vegas Review.
Stewart also took the opportunity to express his regret following the unexpected change regarding the upcoming concert.
"My apologies to my family of fans. I am on vocal rest as I recover from a sinus infection," he said. "I look forward to seeing you at a future show at Caesars Palace or on tour this summer."
The scheduled two-day show is part of the 81-year-old singer's The Encore Shows for his Las Vegas residency, which spans from May 27 to June 6 and will return from August 18 to 29.
In 2024, Stewart confirmed that he was stepping away from large-scale world tours, with his One Last Time tour serving as a farewell to extensive global runs.
However, he clarified that he will continue performing at select concerts, special events and residency shows.
"This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, but I have no desire to retire," he mentioned on his social media. "I love what I do, and I do what I love."
Despite the announcement, the music icon is booked and busy with ongoing and upcoming shows.
Among them is the continuation of his world tour after it was extended due to demand.
For this year, the North American Arena and Amphitheatre tour kicked off on May 13 in Connecticut and will cover several states including Tennessee, Alabama, Texas and Arizona before concluding in Kansas City on Aug. 15.
He will be performing with special guest Richard Marx on selected dates.
Here are the remaining dates for the North American Arena & Amphitheatre Tour:
- June 8, 2026: Phoenix, AZ - Mortgage Matchup Center
- June 10, 2026: Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
- June 12, 2026: Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- June 15, 2026: Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- July 31, 2026: Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
- August 1, 2026: Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
In addition, Stewart will have European shows this summer, with dates on June 27 in Lisbon, Portugal, June 30 in Valencia, Spain and July 2 in Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 6:59 PM.