Legendary British rocker Sir Rod Stewart, 80, has announced the cancellation and postponement of several U.S. concerts on his “One Last Time Tour” due to a bout of the flu. The affected performances include shows scheduled for June 7, 8, and 10 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, as well as a June 14 concert at the Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre in Stateline, Nevada. Additionally, his June 12 show in Rancho Mirage and June 15 performance in Paso Robles, California, have been rescheduled for September 20 and 21, respectively.
Stewart expressed his regret over the cancellations in a heartfelt Instagram post, stating, “I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu. So sorry, my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you … .”
The singer’s health concerns have raised questions about his upcoming performance at the Glastonbury Festival … England, where he is slated to occupy the prestigious “Legends” slot on June 29. This appearance would mark his return to the festival since headlining in 2002.
Despite the recent health setbacks, Stewart remains committed to his music career. In 2024, he announced plans to scale back on large-scale world tours, emphasizing that he had no intentions of retiring from performing. “This will be the end of large-scale world tours for me, … stated. “I love what I do, … .”
Stewart’s recent accolades include receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the … , becoming only the second artist to receive the distinction, following Diana Ross in 2017.
As fans await further updates on Stewart’s health and future performances, the music community continues to send well-wishes for his speedy recovery.