Rod Stewart announced the cancellation of the rest of his North American itinerary after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. His representatives said doctors are pleased with his recovery and that he has returned to normal daily activities.
Health update and future plans
The singer, who turned 81 last year, issued a personal statement saying he feels better and is "very much on the mend." He thanked the medical team and expressed disappointment at missing the shows, adding that he hopes to return to the stage soon.
Canadian dates affected
Among the cancelled performances were a concert at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario and a show in Kelowna, British Columbia. The Niagara Falls engagement was originally scheduled for August 6 and was postponed after a mechanical fault with the aircraft's landing gear was reported. The venue said the performance will be rescheduled for March 4 2027.
Stewart's management confirmed that refunds will be processed through the original point of purchase for all Canadian tickets.
Earlier in the week the singer postponed a concert at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, citing a "minor medical procedure." The following day a performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland was cancelled after doctors advised at least 48 hours of rest.
Stewart's One Last Time tour had two more U.S. dates, at the Iowa State Fair on August 14 and in Kansas City on August 15, before a return to his Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum. After the Las Vegas shows, the itinerary called for a performance at the Minnesota State Fair on September 1.
While the cancellations affect fans across the continent, the immediate concern is Stewart's health. The procedure is classified as routine and carries a low risk profile, a fact that may reassure older Canadians facing similar cardiac interventions.
Based on reporting by Global News.