Rod Stewart Cancels Four Weeks of Tour Dates After Coronary Stent Procedure
Rod Stewart has canceled the next four weeks of tour dates after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure, with his representatives saying the singer is recovering well and has returned to normal daily activities.
A Rod Stewart coronary stent procedure has prompted the 81-year-old singer to cancel the next four weeks of performances, including scheduled U.S. concerts and dates connected to his Las Vegas residency. Stewart’s representatives confirmed the medical procedure on August 11 and said he is recovering well but will step away from performing on doctors’ advice.
The procedure was described by Stewart’s team as routine and successful. His representatives said doctors are satisfied with his recovery and that he has already returned to normal daily activities, but they advised him to spend four weeks recuperating and regaining full fitness before performing again. The update was also shared through Stewart’s official Instagram account.
Rod Stewart coronary stent procedure forces a break from touring
The medical announcement followed changes to Stewart’s concert schedule in Ohio. A performance scheduled for August 9 at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati was initially postponed because of what the venue described as an unforeseen but minor medical procedure requiring prompt attention. His August 11 appearance at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena was subsequently canceled.
On Tuesday, Stewart’s representatives provided more information, confirming that the singer had undergone a coronary stent procedure and would not continue with his currently scheduled performances during the recovery period.
The Associated Press independently confirmed the announcement with Stewart’s publicist and reported that the singer had been scheduled to continue performing through early September in North America.
Stewart’s team has not announced revised dates for the affected concerts. Fans were advised that individual promoters and venues will communicate details about cancellations, rescheduling and ticket arrangements.
Las Vegas residency dates are among the affected performances
The interruption also affects Stewart’s planned return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Caesars Entertainment announced in March that six additional performances of Rod Stewart: The Encore Shows were scheduled between August 18 and August 29.
The residency has become an important part of Stewart’s later career. According to the official Caesars Entertainment announcement, Stewart began performing at The Colosseum in 2011 and accumulated more than 200 performances there over the following 13 years before returning with The Encore Shows.
Ticketmaster’s current listings mark several of the August Las Vegas performances as canceled, while Stewart’s own official tour page continues to provide the broader schedule. Because individual listings can change as promoters process the cancellations, ticket holders should rely on their original point of purchase for the latest status.
Stewart says he is already feeling better
Although the cancellation involves a heart procedure, Stewart’s representatives emphasized that his recovery is progressing well. The singer thanked the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals involved in his care and said he is already feeling better.
ABC News also reported the update after reviewing the statement posted through Stewart’s official social media account. Its August 12 report confirmed that doctors advised a four-week recovery period before the singer resumes live performance.
The announcement does not amount to a retirement statement. Stewart’s representatives framed the cancellations as a temporary interruption while he follows medical guidance, rather than an end to his performing career.
A disrupted stretch of the One Last Time tour
The latest cancellations come after other health-related changes to Stewart’s performance calendar earlier in 2026. Those earlier issues are separate from the newly confirmed coronary stent procedure, and the singer’s team has not publicly suggested that they are connected.
For now, the most specific timeline provided by Stewart’s representatives is the four-week recuperation period. No exact return performance has been formally confirmed as part of the medical announcement.
That distinction matters as fans assess upcoming listings. The singer’s team has expressed an intention for Stewart to return to the stage after recovery, but the timing of individual performances remains subject to medical clearance and updates from promoters.
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