Pop icon Barry Manilow cancels Lexington concert hours before show

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5 Aug 2026 • 8:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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Pop icon Barry Manilow cancels Lexington concert hours before show

  • Pop icon Barry Manilow cancelled his concert in Lexington, Kentucky, on Tuesday night just hours before he was due to perform, citing "unforeseen circumstances".
  • It marks the second time the “Copacabana” singer has had to postpone the Lexington show, having previously moved the date due to treatment for lung cancer.
  • Manilow revealed his diagnosis in December last year, crediting his doctor with detecting it early during an MRI scan.
  • Despite preparing for his arena tour dates, his surgeon previously advised against him resuming the postponed concerts.
  • His next scheduled concert is tonight (August 5) in Cincinnati, Ohio, though it remains unclear whether the concert will take place.

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