Rod Stewart Postpones Niagara Falls Concert Hours Before Showtime Due to Aircraft Fault
Rod Stewart postponed his concert at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Canada, just hours before he was scheduled to take the stage on a Tuesday night. The 81-year-old rocker cited a mechanical fault with his aircraft’s landing gear that left him unable to travel to the venue, and the performance has now been rescheduled for March 4, 2027.
- Rod Stewart was set to perform at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Canada, on a Tuesday.
- The postponement came just hours before showtime and was announced via Stewart’s Instagram Stories.
- A landing gear malfunction on his aircraft prevented Stewart from making the trip.
- The rescheduled concert is set for March 4, 2027, with all previously purchased tickets honored.
- The postponement is the second setback for Stewart’s “One Last Time” farewell tour, after a June cancellation due to laryngitis.
Why Rod Stewart Postponed the Niagara Falls Show
Stewart’s team shared the news directly with fans through a statement posted to his Instagram Stories shortly before the concert was due to begin. The statement read, “Due to a mechanical fault with the aircraft’s landing gear, Rod Stewart is regretfully unable to travel to Niagara Falls and must postpone tonight’s performance at Fallsview Casino Resort.”
The statement went on to express the singer’s frustration over letting fans down, adding, “Rod is deeply disappointed and apologises to fans for the inconvenience.” The aircraft issue was entirely outside of Stewart’s control, forcing organizers to reschedule rather than cancel outright.
Fans who already bought tickets to the original date do not need to take any action, since all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled show on March 4, 2027.
Second Setback for Rod Stewart’s “One Last Time” Tour
The Niagara Falls postponement is not the first hiccup Stewart has faced while running his farewell trek, billed as the “One Last Time” tour. In June, Stewart had to cancel a scheduled show after doctors advised him to sit out that performance due to laryngitis.
Despite those interruptions, Stewart has kept up an active schedule this year. Speaking on TalkSport, the singer noted he has roughly 40 shows on the books for the year, a pace he described as manageable rather than overwhelming.
Is Rod Stewart Retiring After His “One Last Time” Tour?
Stewart has spent years going back and forth on the subject of retirement. He once declared, “I shall never retire,” but his tone has shifted in his eighties.
On TalkSport, Stewart revealed plans to tour the U.K. next year and play London’s O2 Arena, adding that the run “will probably be it” when it comes to hanging up his touring boots. He also hinted at what might come next, saying he would “have to do something new” and joking about appearing on TalkSport more often once his touring days wind down.
FAQ
Why did Rod Stewart postpone his Niagara Falls concert?
Rod Stewart postponed the show at Fallsview Casino Resort because of a mechanical fault with his aircraft’s landing gear, which made it impossible for him to travel to the venue in time for the performance.
When is the rescheduled Rod Stewart concert at Fallsview Casino Resort?
The rescheduled concert is set for March 4, 2027, and all tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new show.
Is Rod Stewart retiring from touring?
Rod Stewart has suggested his planned 2026 U.K. tour, including a show at London’s O2 Arena, will “probably” mark the end of his touring career, though he has not made a formal retirement announcement.
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