Rod Stewart extends One Last Time tour with 2026 US dates canceled after surgery
Published on 08/19/2026 at 17:33 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rod Stewart had mapped out an extended run of his One Last Time tour across the United States in 2026, adding new arena and amphitheater dates through mid-August according to a Live Nation announcement reported by entertainment outlets. According to a USA Today report dated August 11, 2026, he has now canceled the remaining shows, including his planned Las Vegas residency, in order to recover from a medical procedure.
New US dates added for 2026
The 2026 leg of Rod Stewart's One Last Time tour was first expanded in November 2025, when a 15-date North American extension was announced with details carried by outlets such as Live for Live Music and American Songwriter. A March 13, 2026 opening night at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, was followed by a run through major US venues including Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in New York and a final show at Morton Amphitheater in Kansas City on August 15, 2026, as listed in the Live for Live Music tour overview covering the 2026 tour dates.
How the 2026 schedule evolved
Beyond the 15-date extension, ticketing and tour listing services tracked an even wider 2026 itinerary, showing additional shows and a Las Vegas residency around the same period as part of a broader run. A SeatGeek listing described the One Last Time tour as spanning from mid-March 2026 into August, with concerts in cities such as Tampa and Allentown and a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas scheduled between May 27 and June 6, 2026, framed as part of The Encore Shows series according to the 2026 ticket overview.
Rod Stewart on tour, charts and classic albums
Fans who want to follow Rod Stewart's touring history and releases can find more coverage and context in our broader news archive.
What the current status means
According to a USA Today article published on August 11, 2026, Rod Stewart has canceled the remaining dates of his 2026 tour, including the planned Las Vegas residency, after undergoing surgery and being advised to rest and recover. With those concerts removed from the calendar, there is currently no officially confirmed future live date listed on his public tour pages and mainstream ticketing platforms that lies beyond August 19, 2026.
Rod Stewart's musical profile
Rod Stewart is widely classified as a rock and pop vocalist with strong roots in folk rock, blues rock and soul, a blend that has shaped albums such as Every Picture Tells a Story, Atlantic Crossing and his more recent swing project Swing Fever. His gravelly voice and phrasing have remained distinctive across eras, from early hits like Maggie May to later standards and collaborations with artists such as Jools Holland on the 2024 album Swing Fever.
Where the act stands now
With the 2026 tour dates canceled following his surgery, Rod Stewart is currently without an officially announced next live show and continues to be discussed in the context of future studio projects and archival releases rather than specific upcoming concerts.
Rod Stewart at a glance
- Act: Rod Stewart
- Genre: Rock, pop, folk rock
- Origin: London, United Kingdom
- Active since: Late 1960s
- Besetzung: Solo
- Label: Warner Music / Rhino (compilations and recent releases)
- Wichtige Werke: Every Picture Tells a Story (1971), Atlantic Crossing (1975), Foot Loose & Fancy Free (1977), Swing Fever (2024)
- Aktuelles Album/Single: Ultimate Hits, released June 27, 2025
- Charts / Zertifizierungen: In the UK, Ultimate Hits reached the Official Albums Chart and appeared on the Official Albums Streaming Chart in 2025, while classic singles such as Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? returned to the Official Singles Chart in the mid-2020s according to the Official Charts Company.
- Nächster Live-Termin: derzeit ohne angekündigten Live-Termin
Key questions about Rod Stewart
How many new US dates did Rod Stewart add to his 2026 tour?
According to the November 2025 tour announcement reported by Live for Live Music, Rod Stewart extended his One Last Time tour by 15 additional North American dates in 2026, bringing the run through venues such as Mohegan Sun Arena, Hollywood Bowl, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Morton Amphitheater.
What happened to Rod Stewart's planned Las Vegas residency in 2026?
A USA Today report on August 11, 2026 stated that Rod Stewart canceled the remaining shows of his 2026 tour, including his scheduled Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, after undergoing surgery and being advised to recover.
What is Rod Stewart's most recent major release?
Rod Stewart's most recent major release is the compilation album Ultimate Hits, issued on June 27, 2025 as his first solo career-spanning collection, while 2024 saw the release of the swing-oriented studio album Swing Fever with Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
Are there any German tribute shows honoring Rod Stewart?
Dedicated tribute projects such as the show titled Mr. Rod - Tribute to Rod Stewart have scheduled performances at venues in German cities including Krefeld and Greiz in October 2026, giving audiences a live experience focused on his songs even in the absence of official German dates.
Is new music from Rod Stewart expected in 2026?
Interviews and industry reporting in 2025 and 2026 have indicated that Rod Stewart has been working on both a country album and original material, and that a Faces-related project with Ronnie Wood and Kenney Jones is being prepared, with some sources expecting releases around 2026, though no official album date has been announced.
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