Rod Stewart Cancels Remaining ‘One Last Time’ Tour Dates After Heart Procedure
Rod Stewart has canceled the remaining North American dates on his “One Last Time” farewell tour after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. The 81-year-old singer announced the news in a statement posted to his Instagram account on August 11 to 12, 2026, telling fans he is “already feeling better and very much on the mend” but will need four weeks to recover before returning to the stage.
- Rod Stewart, 81, underwent a routine coronary stent procedure, a treatment that uses a small mesh tube to open a clogged heart artery.
- He first canceled a show at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati on August 9, citing an “unforeseen but minor medical procedure.”
- Doctors have advised Stewart to take four weeks to recuperate before performing again.
- The cancellations affect roughly 15 scheduled performances between mid-August and mid-September, including a run of Mexico shows set for September 9 to 13.
- Stewart’s team says information on affected shows, including refunds or rescheduling, will come directly from individual venues and promoters.
What Happened to Rod Stewart’s Health
Stewart’s medical trouble first became public when he pulled out of the Cincinnati concert at the last minute, with representatives citing a medical issue that “required prompt attention.” Days later, his team confirmed the singer had undergone a routine coronary stent procedure and that doctors were pleased with his recovery.
A statement shared to Stewart’s social media said he was “doing very well and has returned to his normal daily activities” following the operation. “On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage,” the statement read. “Unfortunately, this means he will be unable to continue his current tour dates.”
In his own message to fans, Stewart wrote, “I’m already feeling better and very much on the mend. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone who has taken such wonderful care of me. I’m deeply disappointed to miss these shows and sorry to let my fans down, but I look forward to getting back on stage and having a good time with you all again soon.”
This is not the first health setback Stewart has faced in 2026. In May, he canceled several Las Vegas residency shows and was placed on vocal rest due to a sinus infection, then scrapped a San Diego performance in June citing laryngitis and another sinus infection. Later that month, during a June 19 concert in Utah, Stewart paused mid-performance of “Young Turks” to use an oxygen tank after nearly fainting onstage.
Rod Stewart’s Canceled 2026 Tour Dates
- August 9: Cincinnati, Ohio, Riverbend Music Center (postponed before the heart procedure was announced)
- August 15: Kansas City, Missouri, Morton Amphitheater
- August 18: Las Vegas, Nevada, Colosseum at Caesars Palace (opening date of a planned six-night “Encore Shows” residency)
- Additional previously scheduled stops in Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado
- September 9 to 13: Mexico shows
Specific calendar dates for the Minnesota, Illinois and Colorado stops were not detailed in tour cancellation statements, but all remaining dates through mid-September are affected by the four-week recovery timeline.
What This Means for Rod Stewart’s Farewell Tour
Stewart has been on the road with the “One Last Time” tour since 2024, a run that has included a Legends slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury that same year, where he was joined by Ronnie Wood, Mick Hucknall and Lulu. Earlier in 2026, Stewart told TalkSport he expected to wrap up touring after a planned 2027 U.K. tour that includes a date at London’s O2. “Then I’m touring the U.K. next year, doing The O2, and that’ll probably be it, I think,” he said at the time.
Stewart has toured for more than 60 years, first with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces before launching a solo career that produced four Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits: “Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright),” “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and “All for Love,” his 1994 collaboration with Sting and Bryan Adams. His catalog also includes staples such as “Hot Legs,” “Love Touch” and “Forever Young.”
FAQ
Did Rod Stewart have heart surgery?
Rod Stewart underwent a routine coronary stent procedure, a minimally invasive treatment that widens a clogged heart artery using a small balloon and mesh tube rather than open-heart surgery.
Is Rod Stewart’s farewell tour completely over?
Stewart has canceled all remaining North American “One Last Time” tour dates through mid-September 2026 on doctors’ orders, but his team says he plans to return to the stage once he has fully recovered, and he has previously discussed a 2027 U.K. tour including a show at London’s O2.
What caused Rod Stewart to cancel his Cincinnati show?
Stewart pulled out of his August 9, 2026 concert at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati at the last minute, with representatives at the time citing an “unforeseen but minor medical procedure that required prompt attention,” which was later revealed to be tied to his coronary stent treatment.
More Info
- Rod Stewart Cancels North American Farewell Tour After Heart Procedure: ‘Deeply Disappointed to Miss These Shows’ (Billboard) https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rod-stewart-cancels-north-american-tour-heart-procedure-1236314669/
- Rod Stewart Cancels Remainder of US Tour After Heart Operation (Consequence) https://consequence.net/2026/08/rod-stewart-cancels-tour-after-heart-operation/
- Rod Stewart Scraps US Tour After Undergoing Heart Procedure (American Songwriter) https://americansongwriter.com/rod-stewart-scraps-us-tour-after-undergoing-heart-procedure/
- Rod Stewart Cancels Tour After Undergoing Heart Procedure (E! News) https://www.eonline.com/news/1434944/rod-stewart-cancels-tour-in-wake-of-heart-procedure?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories
- Rod Stewart Cancels Shows Following Heart Procedure (Ultimate Classic Rock) https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rod-stewart-cancels-shows-heart-procedure/
- Rock legend Rod Stewart, 81, undergoes heart surgery and cancels all upcoming shows after pulling out of US concerts (The Sun Showbiz) https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/40029302/rod-stewart-heart-surgery-shows-cancelled/
- Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster pays sweet tribute to the rocker, 81, as he reveals he’s undergone heart surgery and is forced to cancel tour (Daily Mail Showbiz) https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16046433/Rod-Stewarts-wife-Penny-Lancaster-pays-sweet-tribute-rocker-81-reveals-hes-undergone-heart-surgery-forced-cancel-tour.html
- Rod Stewart cancels full tour after undergoing heart procedure (Far Out Magazine) https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/rod-stewart-cancels-full-tour-due-to-heart-procedure/
- Fears for Rod Stewart, 81, as rocker pulls out of ANOTHER concert due to mystery ‘unforeseen’ medical issue (Daily Mail Showbiz) https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16042455/Rod-Stewart-concert-medical-issue-Cincinnati.html
- Rod Stewart Cancels Farewell Tour Dates After Coronary Stent Procedure (The Hollywood Reporter Music) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/rod-stewart-cancels-tour-dates-stent-procedure-1236671694/
- Rod Stewart cancels the rest of his US tour following heart surgery (MusicRadar) https://www.musicradar.com/artists/shows-festivals/rod-stewart-cancels-the-rest-of-his-us-tour-following-heart-surgery
- Rod Stewart cancels remaining US tour dates after coronary stent procedure (Page Six) https://pagesix.com/2026/08/12/entertainment/rod-stewart-cancels-remaining-us-tour-dates-after-coronary-stent-procedure/
- Rod Stewart sparks concern as he pulls out of second concert in a week over mystery medical issue (The Sun Showbiz) https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/40021537/rod-stewart-sparks-concern-pulls-out-concert-medical-issue/
- Rod Stewart cancels upcoming farewell tour dates after undergoing successful heart procedure (NME) https://www.nme.com/news/music/rod-stewart-cancels-upcoming-farewell-tour-dates-after-undergoing-successful-heart-procedure-3962031
- Rod Stewart cancels upcoming tour dates after undergoing heart surgery (Louder / Classic Rock) https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/rod-stewart-cancels-upcoming-tour-dates-after-undergoing-heart-surgery
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