Rod Stewart has called off and pushed back a run of upcoming concerts after undergoing a heart-related medical procedure.
The 81-year-old performer shared the update after doctors told him to take a break from the demands of touring so he could focus on recovery.
According to reports, Stewart is recuperating after a coronary stent procedure, which is used to treat a narrowed or blocked artery in the heart. In a statement, he said he is “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,” he said. “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.”
His team said the procedure went well, and the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is now resting as he works toward returning to live performances.
“Doctors are pleased with his recovery, and Rod is doing very well and has returned to his normal daily activities,” his reps said in a statement. “On the advice of his doctors, he will take the next four weeks to recuperate and regain full fitness before returning to the stage. Unfortunately, this means he will be unable to continue his current tour dates.”
The changes affect several summer dates on his international tour, including performances that had been scheduled through September 3 in North America. His scheduled dates include his six-night residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, shows at the Morton Amphitheater in Kansas City, the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights, the Ravinia Festival in Illinois, dates in Mexico, and two nights at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Promoters and venues have told fans that tickets for the impacted shows will either remain valid for rescheduled dates or can be refunded through the original place of purchase.
The latest health issue follows several other setbacks in recent years for the “Maggie May” singer.
Last summer, Stewart had to scrap his 200th Las Vegas residency performance at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace after developing strep throat only hours before showtime. Not long after that, he also withdrew from more California dates while recovering from COVID-19.
Even with those interruptions, he has continued to maintain a busy schedule on the road. Stewart previously came through a private three-year battle with prostate cancer between 2016 and 2019, later speaking publicly in hopes of urging men to attend regular health screenings. He also underwent successful surgery for thyroid cancer in 2000.
Touring itself has also appeared to take a toll at times, with the singer stopping a concert in June 2026 to receive oxygen mid-performance.
Across more than 60 years in music, Stewart has remained one of the industry’s most recognizable and dependable live entertainers. The Grammy Award-winning British star, known for songs including “Forever Young,” “You’re in My Heart,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?”, “Maggie May,” and “Tonight’s the Night,” has sold more than 250 million records around the world.
His current tour has featured energetic two-hour shows in North America, Europe, and Asia, underscoring his determination to keep performing well into his eighties. The tour, called “One Last Time,” had been billed as a farewell tour, and includes his “Encore Shows” Las Vegas residency.
After news of the procedure became public, fans and fellow artists posted messages of support online and wished him a speedy recovery. An updated tour schedule is expected in the coming weeks once he receives medical approval to get back on stage.