Barry Manilow has postponed his concert in Lexington, Kentucky, for the second time. The show, which was scheduled for August 4, served as a makeup date for a performance originally slated for March 9. Fans who traveled for the event received the cancellation notice approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time, leading to significant frustration among those in attendance.
In a short statement shared on social media, the 83-year-old artist cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason for the change. This latest disruption occurs while the performer recovers from recent health challenges. Earlier this year, Manilow disclosed that he spent nearly a month in the hospital after receiving a cancer diagnosis involving a spot on his lung, compounded by a battle with pneumonia.
Despite these physical hurdles, Manilow completed a performance in Columbus, Ohio, just two days prior to the Lexington postponement. He has previously shared his perspective on the difficulty of maintaining a tour schedule while managing his health, noting that some days he feels capable of the stage requirements while other days he struggles to speak. He has expressed the mental toll of facing his own mortality following his recent medical ordeal.
The tour schedule remains packed, with stops currently planned in Cincinnati, Baltimore, and several other locations throughout the eastern United States through the middle of August. Representatives for the singer have not provided additional details regarding the specifics of the unforeseen circumstances or potential future dates for the Lexington audience.